Soaring diesel prices are strengthening the business case for electric heavy goods vehicles, with UK haulier Welch Group forecasting substantial long-term savings from electrifying its fleet and opening its charging infrastructure to other operators. New analysis from New AutoMotive estimates that the surge in diesel prices since July is adding … [Read more...]
Chargepoint cost is barrier to EVs, say Motorpoint
Almost 5.8 million motorists could be delaying swapping to an electric car due to the price of installing a charger. Nearly new and used car retailer Motorpoint surveyed 2,000 UK drivers to understand how home charging concerns are impacting EV adoption. Among motorists who don’t currently drive an EV, almost a quarter (23%) said they’d be … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 October
Transport for Wales in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, has launched public engagement on proposals to extend passenger rail services from Aberdare to Hirwaun. The consultation will run until 22 November. InstaVolt, the UK's most trusted, and largest, Ultra Rapid charging network, has confirmed that CHAdeMO charging will remain a … [Read more...]
Used car values dipping for first time in 2026 – Cazana
Fleet operators and remarketing managers face a changing used wholesale landscape as retail values experienced their first monthly dip of 2026, according to the latest market data from automotive data specialist Cazana. Average retail values at the key defleet milestone of three years fell slightly by 0.2% (c.£50) in September; however, Cazana stresses that … [Read more...]
Power price and eVED are roadblocks to market change
More than half (53%) of dealers say the high price of public charging is the biggest threat to expansion of the used electric car market. October’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that almost as many – 52% – believe the planned introduction of pence per mile Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) will be an issue. Other factors named include the lack of home … [Read more...]
Hybrids hit highest MoT pass rate
Hybrid vehicles are the most likely cars on UK roads to pass their MOT first time, according to analysis of DVSA testing data by specialist motor trade insurance broker ChoiceQuote. The study found that 91% of hybrid vehicles successfully passed their MOT at the first attempt, making them the strongest-performing fuel type in the UK. Battery electric … [Read more...]
Motor Fuel Group slash recharging costs nationwide
Motor Fuel Group, the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator, is pleased to announce that drivers who charge using the MFG Connect app will continue to pay just 59p per kWh at every MFG EV Power site in the UK, building on the success of its summer price drop. The app price is 25% below MFG EV Power’s standard rate of 79p per kWh. That is a saving of … [Read more...]
Multi-million pound schemes for M4 and Menai Bridge
A go-ahead for a third Menai crossing and plans for remodelling three major motorway junctions on the M4 around Newport at a cost of hundreds of millions of pounds were announced today. Addressing the Senedd, Deputy Minister for Transport, Mark Hooper, set out action that will be taken now, alongside longer-term solutions. The review into the Menai … [Read more...]
Car market accelerates but also divides
The UK new car market accelerated in September, with registrations up 12.1% to 350,518 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The result marks a 10th consecutive month of growth and the strongest September since 2017 according to figures from the industry at the end of last week. In Wales, new car registrations rose 12.8% last … [Read more...]
Bio-fuel being dumped in Europe
The European Commission has extended trade surveillance measures on imports of fuel ethanol into the EU from several countries, acknowledging the potential for a surge that could threaten the European renewable ethanol industry. The Commission’s decision, published on 14 September, acknowledged the threat of a surge of fuel ethanol imports into the EU, … [Read more...]
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