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...]
Diesel drives inflation but do you need it – ask Motorpoint
Diesel drivers face an additional £504 in annual fuel costs compared with February with rising prices at the pumps are driving UK inflation higher. New figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal that the average diesel prices rose by 10.7p per litre between August and September 2026, with motor fuel costs making the biggest upward contribution … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Lexus ES350e Premium
With maturity comes respect and in the age of electric cars, the Lexus ES has earned a place at the head of the queue. The new, eighth generation luxury saloon in 37 years has eschewed the trend towards SUVs and simply, but classically, redefined what many may consider a modern executive saloon. From the side it looks like a four-door coupe but is in fact … [Read more...]
Chinese models rising share of leasing deals
Business lease customers are increasingly turning to newer vehicle manufacturers, with the latest data from Leasing Options revealing that Chinese manufacturers are making up a significant share of the business lease market. A 42.2% of business leasing contracts were with Chinese manufacturers, with Chinese cars seeing exclusive deals and working well for … [Read more...]
Rising diesel price speeding up electric lorries, says Welch Group
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...]
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