More than half of potential buyers (57%) say they would never buy a used electric car without an independent check of its battery condition. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 77% are worried about potential battery failure and 76% about the cost of battery repair or replacement. 57% of potential buyers say they wouldn’t buy a used electric … [Read more...]
Take your time and beware of “clocked” vehicles
As buyers continue to look for ways to reduce the cost of motoring, used cars remain one of the most affordable routes into vehicle ownership. However, new figure suggest an increased in the number of cases of clocking, where sellers intentionally roll back a vehicle’s odometer to make the mileage of a car appear lower than it actually is. There are … [Read more...]
Pausing ZEV mandate raises issues
Government consultation on potential changes to the ZEV Mandate is welcome and much needed, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said that a review had been factored into the regulation from its outset, but bringing it forward has become increasingly important given the challenges manufacturers face with … [Read more...]
Iran fuel concerns driving used EV sales
Dealers say the fuel price shock caused by the Iran War is the number one reason for the current surge in used electric car sales, new research shows. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker asked motor retailers to rank eight causes potentially driving the trend following reports from AutoTrader and other sources which show rising demand, higher prices and … [Read more...]
Dog friendy Pembrokeshire coast road leads
A new study from Autotrader revealed which popular road trips around the world are most kind to canine travellers, based on how many dog-friendly pitstops can be made on the journey. The new research from Autotrader, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, reveals that three routes in the UK have made the top ten most dog-friendly driving routes in the … [Read more...]
Dash-cams can be your best witness
As car technology evolves, recent research reveals that 34% of drivers now own a dash cam – with 37% having already used footage to clear their name after an accident. Vertu have also noticed that consumer demand for dash cams is accelerating rapidly. Searches for ‘wireless dash cam for cars’ has surged 181% year-on-year, with more drivers interested in … [Read more...]
Fleets growing confidence in EVs values, says Cazana
Fleet operators and leasing decision-makers looking to defleet battery electric vehicles (BEVs) can do so with growing confidence, according to the latest retail market intelligence from auto data provider Cazana. Driven by steady buyer demand and sustained high fuel prices at the pump, used electric vehicle values at the benchmark 3-year defleet point … [Read more...]
Rising casualty rates, now tougher times for motorists
Nearly 30,000 people suffered serious injuries or were killed on Great Britain’s roads last year in figures released by the Government. The report provides a stark reminder during National Road Victim Month in August, that road collisions have devastating consequences to thousands each year; from life-changing injuries to the loss of a loved … [Read more...]
EVs are on a charge, but not everywhere, say esure
Government data reveals which UK cities have seen the biggest increase in EV and hybrid registrations ahead of the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban but the lowest is Newport. Chester recorded the biggest increase in EV registrations, rising by 1,197% between 2022 and 2025, alongside a 446% rise in hybrid registrations. Manchester and … [Read more...]
Casualty cases rise is causing concerns
Nearly 30,000 people suffered serious injuries or were killed on Great Britain’s roads last year in figures released by the Government. The report provides a stark reminder during National Road Victim Month in August, that road collisions have devastating consequences to thousands each year; from life-changing injuries to the loss of a loved … [Read more...]
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