DVLA has unveiled a major update to some of its vehicle registration policies, making it significantly easier for enthusiasts to register repaired, restored and modified vehicles. The new guidance reflects modern restoration methods and simplifies the registration process, helping classic car owners keep their vehicles on the road while ensuring safety and … [Read more...]
Call for battery health-check standard on used-cars
Electric used-car buyers need an industry-wide scheme for battery health tests. Nine out of 10 dealers (90%) say the used electric car sector needs this to build up public confidence in buying them. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 78% believe battery health is an essential consideration for most electric car buyers. However, there is some … [Read more...]
E-Vans’ market picks up and target for newcomers
Fleets adopting electric vans are using them over longer daily routes, according to new research. Respondents to the 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer who already have electric vans or were planning to use them were asked whether they would cover distances of more or less than 100 miles. The results showed a definite bias towards more intensive … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota bZ4X Pure
Toyota fans now have a completely electric model added to the range as the industry slowly but relentlessly rolls towards the end of hybrid and internal combustion engines. After dabbling with an electric version of their RAV4 off-roader in the late 90s and pushing ahead with hybrids and stablemate Lexus electric models, it’s now the time for the Toyota … [Read more...]
Getting the most out of your EV
Electric vehicles are increasingly becoming a common sight on our roads, offering not only a greener alternative to traditional petrol or diesel vehicles but also a smoother, quieter driving experience. However, for many people considering an EV, questions about how quickly these vehicles charge, potentially from blisteringly fast to frustratingly slow, can … [Read more...]
New car registrations slip to three-year low
The new car market stalled in July with registrations falling -5.0% to 140,154 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The performance was the weakest for the month since 2022 and some -10.8% lower than in pre-pandemic 2019, demonstrating the market’s volatility and wider economic setting. Demand from private and fleet buyers … [Read more...]
Hyundai slashes EV prices
Hyundai has slashed its ev prices, offering UK customers immediate savings on the company's full electric vehicle lineup. The new grant provides £3,750 off the 2025 World EV of the Year, INSTER, and £1,500 off all other multi-award-winning Hyundai EVs, including the KONA Electric, IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, IONIQ 5 N and IONIQ 9 (above). The Hyundai Electric Grant … [Read more...]
Mapping out their EV future with Subaru Uncharted
The Subaru Uncharted has been unveiled as the brand’s first all-electric compact SUV – along with the all-new Subaru E-Outback, and a revised Subaru Solterra. The Subaru Uncharted will have three drive-train options: All-Wheel-Drive, Long-Range, Front-Wheel Drive Long-Range, and Front-Wheel Drive. The All-Wheel-Drive model has a 77 kW/h battery providing … [Read more...]
How to save with plug and pay charging
EV Charging Expert and Director at The Solar Co, George Penny, says that 292,500 Brits on major UK energy providers including OVO, E.ON, and British Gas could be overpaying by as much as £375 a year by not switching to dedicated electric vehicle (EV) charging tariffs this year. George Penny, EV Charging Expert and Director at The Solar Co said, “Electric … [Read more...]
EV incentive will hurt used car buyers & sellers
Government support for the used electric car sector is now “essential” following the introduction of new car grants, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Bringing down the price of electric cars in the new market only underlined the need for corresponding action in the used sector, said chair Philip Nothard. “The key point here is to recognise that … [Read more...]
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