Politician's blind optimism towards climate goals is failing to see the very real obstacles facing society, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders who are struggling to sell EVs. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “The dependence on electrification to deliver our climate goals is self-evident but the pathway cannot be built on blind … [Read more...]
Newcomers
First drive: Mitsubishi Outlander MY26
It’s back! The Mitsubishi Outlander has returned to showrooms and country life like it has never been away. Following a gap of just two years after Mitsubishi decided to contract in Europe, the famous three-diamonds are glinting again on the very latest version brought in by the team behind Subaru, Isuzu and a few Chinese brands, International Motors … [Read more...]
Make the right connections, InstaVolt tell legislators
InstaVolt, the UK's leading ultra-rapid EV charging network, is calling on the government to deliver on its commitment to improve EV charging signage after a planning application designed to highlight the issue was rejected by the local planning authority. The application, submitted in November 2025 for a non-functional, advertising wind turbine at … [Read more...]
Green clean drive by fleets
Lowering environmental impact is the biggest driver of electric vehicle adoption by fleets, according to new research. The Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer shows 32% cited this as a reason for adopting the technology, compared to 31% last year. It was followed in second place by lower fuel expenses, named by 31% of respondents against 29% in … [Read more...]
Monmouthshire diesel has sky-rocketted
Aggregated UK fleet fuel card data from Allstar, a Corpay company, shows that UK fleet diesel average prices rose by 47.92p per litre between February and April before falling back by 3.49p in May, leaving fleets paying on average 44.43p per litre more than they were in February despite May's easing. The movement breaks down as three consecutive monthly … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Mitsubishi L200 MY26 First drive
The legendary Mitsubishi L200 lives again. After months of anticipation, the seventh generation of this global best selling pick up is now available and it’s more powerful, economical, better specified, comfortable and capable than ever before. In five-seat double cab layout it can be bought in Titan or higher Barbarian trim with a commercial version to … [Read more...]
Kia has the power to move me and you
This year Kia is celebrating 35 years in the UK, and the ongoing rise and rise of the company is testament to the quality and variety of models produced by the firm. These days Kia offers vehicles across a multitude of market sectors and with a variety of powertrain types to suit all requirements and personal choices. This wide spread of offerings, … [Read more...]
£300,000 super Ford Escort RS unveiled
Boreham Motorworks today unveils the first production representative prototype Ford Escort Mk1 RS to the public at London Concours 2026, marking a major milestone in the development of one of the most focused lightweight performance cars of the modern era. First announced at the end of 2024, the Boreham Motorworks Ford Escort Mk1 RS programme now enters a … [Read more...]
Brakes going on Government green drive
The UK government is putting the brakes on its green ambitions in the face of car makers' warnings, lower than expected registrations and struggling charging networks. Originally, new legislation wanted car manufacturers to sell an increasing proportion of electric vehicles annually and under the mandate, a third of every car maker’s UK sales must be … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 June
Chery will build cars alongside Nissan models in the Japanese company's 40 year old Sunderland plant from 2027. It is a move by the Chinese company to circumvent new rules on content to reduce exposure to higher costs being imposed by the EU and gives Nissan new business and therefore profits for the plant which began Bluebird production in 1986. Almost … [Read more...]
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