Some electric car drivers will be facing their first winter and here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your vehicle and charge. The UK has already been hit with multiple waves of icy weather this winter, with the trend expected to continue throughout February. In fact, many forecasters are predicting temperatures well below freezing to … [Read more...]
Car insurance premiums slipping down 23%
The average cost of car insurance has declined by £221 (23%) year-on-year, according to new Premium Drivers research from Compare the Market. The average premium fell to £729 in December 2024, compared to £950 in December 2023. It is the cheapest monthly average premium since May 2023 when the average was £718. The drop in average premiums may in part be … [Read more...]
Wales steers into top ten European road trips to do
New research by Vixa, the latest innovation from The AA, has revealed the most underrated road trips in Europe, steering adventurers towards hidden gems across the continent - and it’s the UK that comes out on top overall, with Wales’ Pembrokeshire Coast 200 clinching pole position. What's more, The Cambrian Way came in 8th, ahead of the famous Stelvio … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 February
Divorce papers, alongside a wedding album and ring, were left behind in a car sold last year in Merthyr Tydfil, it's revealed. Alongside divorce memorabilia, a microwave was also forgotten by a customer from another car buying branch in Tonypandy in 2024 while other items include a Grandma, a pet’s ashes, prescription drugs, hay bales and Holy Water, all … [Read more...]
£25 Million spend on Welsh roads & more to come
Welsh Government will begin repairing some 30,000 potholes on 62 miles of motorways and main roads in April, but it's already been criticised as inadequate. The £25 million announced to repair roads across Wales does not represent the longer-term strategy and funding model needed to reinforce the UK's transport infrastructure, according to business group … [Read more...]
Brakes on sales worry car makers calling for more incentives
Electric car sales soared in January with big incentives from dealers and manufacturers. Jon Lawes, Managing Director at Novuna Vehicle Solutions said, “The rise in EV registrations at the start of the year is a positive signal, and proposed subsidies for EV loans may encourage drivers to make the switch. “However, financial incentives alone will not … [Read more...]
Wales’ fuel prices rising again says RAC
The price of petrol and diesel has risen for the fourth straight month, making unleaded 5p a litre more expensive than it was at the start of October and diesel 6p more, says RAC Fuel Watch. Petrol went up 2p a litre in January to an average of 139p (136.9p at start of 2025) and diesel by nearly 3p to 145.7p (from 142.9p). This means filling up a 55-litre … [Read more...]
Used car confidence sinking
Used car buyer confidence is at its lowest level for six months, says Startline Motor Finance. The percentage of motorists who are positive about the idea of buying a used car has fallen from 59% in August to 48% now, shows February’s Startline Used Car Tracker. Those who feel neutral about changing their car have increased from 34% to 43% over the last … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 February
New import tariffs imposed by the US Trump administration are due today. They include 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada that would include automotive components and vehicles while goods imported from China would attract a 10% tariff and experts say it could cut US car sales by a million units over 12 months. Motorists are being urged to "love … [Read more...]
Used car sales and EVs need UK economy boost, says poll
Almost two-thirds of dealers (62%) say an improved economy would provide the biggest boost for used car sales in 2025, new research indicates. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 50% would like to see direct government support for used electric vehicle (EV) buyers, 48% an improvement in consumer confidence, and 38% a loosening of the Zero … [Read more...]
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