Despite high fuel prices, this weekend is set to be the busiest early May bank holiday on the the UK’s motorways and major A roads for 10 years with 19m leisure trips planned, only slightly behind the record 20m forecast in 2016. RAC say four-in-10 (39%) drivers intend to take to the road for a getaway some time from Friday through to Monday, with Saturday … [Read more...]
Tradelines 29 April
Van drivers across the UK are facing mounting running costs, as fuel prices rise to some of the highest levels since 2022. UK government fuel price data, for the week commencing 21 April 2026, shows diesel costs on average £1.91 per litre and petrol £1.57 per litre, so for the UK’s estimated 4.5 million van drivers relying on fuel for their work this … [Read more...]
Chinese brands overtaking in UK sales, says LeaseCar
New data has revealed a substantial shift in the British automotive landscape, with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers almost tripling their market share in just four years. Analysis of the latest registration data by car leasing and contract hire specialist LeaseCar shows that Chinese brands now account for around 8% of all licensed plug-in cars in the … [Read more...]
First drive: Aion V
The eight-year long warranty with the new Aion V is going to be a big attraction to buyers. Back that with eight years servicing, eight years AA roadside assistance, eight years of MoTs and you have the 'great eight' incentive. What's more, each Aion V comes with the promise of an AA technician who will come to your home and do a regular scheduled service … [Read more...]
UK vehicles’ rising and ageing
Britain now has more vehicles on its roads than ever before. The total fleet rose by 1.4% to 42,549,649 vehicles in 2025, according to new Motorparc data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The number of cars in use rose by more than half a million – or 1.4% – to 36,676,185, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth and the second … [Read more...]
Pavement and lamp-post charging gets Gov go-ahead
Plans to make it easier for people to switch to cheaper electric transport and heating, by making EV chargers, solar panels and heat pumps easier to install for renters, flat-dwellers and households without a driveway, have been announced today by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. “This summer, the government will legislate to introduce permitted development … [Read more...]
Government must pull its weight for HGV clean-up
The government must ensure Britain’s heavy goods vehicle operators have access to every available technology to cut carbon emissions. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders made the call at today’s Commercial Vehicle Show, where major OEMs and fleet operators are gathered to display the very latest array of technologies and discuss the future of UK … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Polestar 4 LR DM
If you are coming around to the idea that battery electric vehicles are the new norm, the Polestar 4 SUV possibly will take you back. While the pure EV sector is becoming baffling with its new Chinese entitled brands, the Polestar pedigree goes back a bit further and to a surprising beginning. Polestar Racing was created from the Swedish touring car racing … [Read more...]
UK suppliers wanted for British car makers
The UK automotive industry could unlock a £4.6 billion boost to domestic manufacturing by the end of the decade, as car makers ramp up requirements for British-built components amid the transition to electric vehicles, according to new analysis published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It shows demand for UK sourced automotive parts … [Read more...]
Fuel prices likely to remain high for some time
Don't expect a sudden fall in fuel prices this holiday season, says the RAC. RAC head of policy Simon Williams said, “The average price of a litre of unleaded is now at 157.71p - up 25p (19%) since the war began - while diesel has exceeded the 190p mark (190.62p) and is up 48p (34%) since February 28. Both fuels are now at their most expensive since late … [Read more...]
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