Toyota offer a very wide range of models worldwide and never seem to hesitate hauling out yet another to meet owners’ needs, as it has with the bZ4X Touring Design. This is the longer estate version of the normal hatchback bZ4X and provides more luggage room but also importantly is fitted with a bigger battery and motor so for many it will be a better … [Read more...]
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FCA settlement plan offers hope for motor redress payments
The FCA has set out its expectations for firms making full and final settlement offers during the partial suspension of its motor finance redress scheme. But there could still be disputes over settlements. Commenting, Hyder Jumabhoy, Partner at global law firm White & Case LLP and Global Co-head of its Financial Institutions Industry Group and EMEA … [Read more...]
British supplier sees big numbers adding up in Italy
Italy can learn from Britain's £3bn private plate scheme, says expert. Italy's recent decision to let motorists personalise their number plates follows a path the UK has been on for decades, according to Mark Trimbee, CEO of UK private number plate specialist Regtransfers, who expects strong demand from day one if Italy plays their cards right. Prime … [Read more...]
Car registrations slowly rising but there’re worries ahead
The UK new car market rose 5.4% to 152,730 registrations in October, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The performance marks the 11th consecutive increase, albeit at around half the growth rate seen across the first 10 months of the year after a bumper number-plate change September. Growth was recorded across all sales types. … [Read more...]
Record entry for RM Sotherby Veteran Car Run
With a remarkably mild London still shrouded in darkness, close to 400 pioneering veteran cars, their intrepid drivers, plucky passengers and hordes of enthusiastic well-wishers gathered in Hyde Park last Sunday. They were eagerly awaiting daybreak to signal the start of the much-loved RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run – the world’s … [Read more...]
Van drivers carrying big fuel costs
Van drivers across the UK are facing higher running costs as fuel prices rise to some of the highest since 2022. UK government fuel price data, for the week commencing 26th October 2026, shows diesel costs on average £1.99 per litre and petrol £1.74 per litre. But according to current figures on UK Fuel Prices Live, some forecourts are charging up … [Read more...]
Fleet operators welcome Budget plans
The big surprise for fleets in last week's Budget was the extension to benefit-in-kind tables through to 2030–31, with only a one percentage point increase for electric cars, said Paul Hollick, chair at the Association of Fleet Professionals. He added, "This is good news, providing a high degree of certainty over a typical four-year cycle and beyond. The … [Read more...]
Some worries over weakening climate goals
A coalition spanning the health, transport and climate sectors has issued a direct warning to the Government against weakening the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle mandate. It says any weakening as an "unnecessary act of economic self-harm" that threatens public health and green industrial growth. The warning comes as the UK and devolved governments consult on … [Read more...]
Younger drivers overlook eye tests
Those aged 25-34 are more than twice as likely as other motorists to regularly drive without their glasses or contact lenses. Motorpoint estimate that more than two million car owners regularly drive without their glasses or contact lenses. Despite the risks, less than two-fifths (38%) knew they could face fines of up to £1,000 and three points on … [Read more...]
Inspect your car before winter bites, says DVSA
DVSA is urging drivers across Britain to check their vehicles before winter, as MOT testers share chilling examples including a badly damaged tyre and a suspension arm almost rusted through. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is reminding motorists that an MOT checks important parts of a vehicle against legal standards, however a valid … [Read more...]
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