Speculation is mounting that the Government will roll back deadlines on electric vehicle plans and it's annoyed environmentalists, eased car-makers' concerns and led to clarity calls from service providers. Under the current rules, 80% of new cars sold in the UK must be electric by 2030 but industry groups have long called for "urgent relief". New petrol … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 November
Lexus will host the European reveal of its new NX SUV at the Nitto ATP Finals, the climax of the men’s professional tennis season, taking place in Turin, Italy, from 15-22 November. It is a prestigious setting for the introduction of one of the most significant models in the Lexus range, appearing at the international tournament ahead of its showroom … [Read more...]
Brits are buying the best used models
The UK’s used car market continued to grow in Q3, up 0.5% as 2,030,619 vehicles changed hands, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and is the strongest Q3 since 2021. Year to date, the market has grown 0.3% to 6,056,169 transactions – the best first three quarters since 2019. Demand for battery … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota bZ4X Touring Design
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...]
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...]
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...]
More used car shoppers clicking on EVs
Views of used electric cars on AA Cars website rose 49.6% in September compared with the same month last year, pointing to a sharp rise in interest among used-car shoppers. Views were also 37% higher than in August, according to the latest quarterly AA Cars Used Car Index. The September surge comes against a backdrop of high petrol and diesel costs. Page … [Read more...]
Fuel prices to soar next summer
Tradespeople, house movers and holiday hirers are being urged to use the next eight months to plan, after the Budget confirmed that the 5p fuel duty cut will end on 1 July 2027. It is especially bad news for people living or working in rural Wales. In his Budget on 28 October, Chancellor John Healey extended the temporary 5p per litre cut, and the freeze … [Read more...]
Budget doesn’t go far enough down the road for drivers
The Budget announced today will continue freezing some costs for drivers, increase allowances but also delay implementing new charges as the Government struggles to work out how its going to calculate duties for electric vehicles to make up for lossses on petrol and diesel sales. Chancellor John Healey said he was concerned about rising fuel prices and the … [Read more...]
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