Politician's blind optimism towards climate goals is failing to see the very real obstacles facing society, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders who are struggling to sell EVs. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “The dependence on electrification to deliver our climate goals is self-evident but the pathway cannot be built on blind … [Read more...]
Confident Cardiff drivers revealed
New research from car scrappage comparison provider Scrap Car Comparison reveals that Sheffield is the city in the UK with the most confident drivers and Cardiff comes a very close second. The study, which asked drivers to rate their confidence on 48 driving tasks, shows drivers in the city are the most confident across the board, performing particularly … [Read more...]
First drive: Mitsubishi Outlander MY26
It’s back! The Mitsubishi Outlander has returned to showrooms and country life like it has never been away. Following a gap of just two years after Mitsubishi decided to contract in Europe, the famous three-diamonds are glinting again on the very latest version brought in by the team behind Subaru, Isuzu and a few Chinese brands, International Motors … [Read more...]
Loyalty takes a back seat to price, say dealers
Almost three quarters of dealers think used car buyers are now less brand loyal, suggests new research. June’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 52% believe price and value are becoming more important and 32% that cars from new entrants often appear a better buy. Also, 28% say models from some established manufacturers have just become too expensive, 12% … [Read more...]
Smog is gripping Europe under heatwave
Parts of Europe are suffering through the second heatwave of the year leading to dangerous spikes in ground-level ozone pollution with devastating consequences for human and environmental health, warns the European Environmental Burea, Europe’s largest network of environmental NGOs. Extreme temperatures have serious health repercussions but the impacts of a … [Read more...]
Make the right connections, InstaVolt tell legislators
InstaVolt, the UK's leading ultra-rapid EV charging network, is calling on the government to deliver on its commitment to improve EV charging signage after a planning application designed to highlight the issue was rejected by the local planning authority. The application, submitted in November 2025 for a non-functional, advertising wind turbine at … [Read more...]
Green clean drive by fleets
Lowering environmental impact is the biggest driver of electric vehicle adoption by fleets, according to new research. The Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer shows 32% cited this as a reason for adopting the technology, compared to 31% last year. It was followed in second place by lower fuel expenses, named by 31% of respondents against 29% in … [Read more...]
Learners criticised by qualified drivers
A new survey of British drivers conducted by Regtransfers has found that one in five motorists - approximately 21% - say they encounter driving they would describe as dangerous or careless from learner or provisional licence holders at least once a month. The findings arrive as the UK Government currently consults on introducing a mandatory minimum waiting … [Read more...]
Parents helping learners with lessons & experience
Average hourly driving lesson prices have risen by 37% over the past five years, with rates now averaging £39 per hour, adding increasing pressure on the cost of learning to drive across the UK. While professional tuition remains the gold standard for developing technical skills, many families are increasingly stepping in to provide the high-volume road … [Read more...]
Kia has the power to move me and you
This year Kia is celebrating 35 years in the UK, and the ongoing rise and rise of the company is testament to the quality and variety of models produced by the firm. These days Kia offers vehicles across a multitude of market sectors and with a variety of powertrain types to suit all requirements and personal choices. This wide spread of offerings, … [Read more...]
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