Analysis from webuyanycar, the UK’s go-to online car-buying service, reveals a surge in sales of used and new electric and hybrid vehicles, while the market share of petrol and diesel vehicles dropped. Used electric car sales Q3 2025 10.5% of used car sales in Q3 2025 were electrified, up from 9.7% in Q2 Used BEV (battery electric vehicle) … [Read more...]
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Avoiding & reducing dangerous dazzle
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a review into “dangerously bright” headlights as part of its upcoming Road Safety Strategy, following widespread concern that modern LED and bi-xenon headlamp technologies are dazzling other drivers and increasing accident risk. According to the Future of Transport study, more than half of UK drivers have … [Read more...]
Banish the battrey blues this winter, say Vertu
Drivers across Wales know the sinking feeling of turning the key on a frosty morning, only to be met with silence. It’s a moment that can ruin a commute, delay the school run, and leave you stranded in the cold. And it's a common one. In a new survey by Vertu, over 40 servicing specialists were asked to name the single most common cause of vehicle … [Read more...]
BEN stands up for men
Today, on International Men’s Day, Ben is launching its new ‘Men’s Health Awareness’ training, providing employees across the automotive industry with a better understanding of the health challenges that affect men’s physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing. In the UK, one in five men die before reaching 65 and, with over 82% of the automotive … [Read more...]
Beware of the “Jack-frosters”, says insurer
As the winter season approaches, van insurance provider MoneySuperMarket warns motorists could unknowingly put their cover at risk by leaving their vehicles running to defrost and warm up. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported more than 350,000 vehicle thefts in the UK over the past year, highlighting the risk of thieves actively targeting … [Read more...]
Autonomouse driving concerns about trial
Almost two-thirds of motorists (64%) say they are worried about sharing roads with autonomous, self-driving vehicles when trials start in the UK next year, shows new research. November’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 64% would also be more cautious around these vehicles, 28% don’t think the technology should be tested on public highways, 27% believe … [Read more...]
New car sales vital for economy, says SMMT
Growth in the used car market is good news given it is where most drivers buy their next vehicle – but their choice ultimately depends on thriving new car demand. SMMT’s latest data is positive all round, therefore, showing more than two million used cars changed hands between July and September – representing the highest Q3 volume since 2021 with BEV … [Read more...]
Brakes go on Welsh bus registrations
Bus operators in Wales have put the brakes on fleet renewal despite the Welsh Government promoting public transport over private use. Welsh bus fleet renewal was the worst in Britain in the last sales quarter but the figures have been distorted by the very low numbers for Wales compared to other parts of the UK. However, year to date figures show Welsh … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi models returning to UK
International Motors Ltd, a leading UK-based vehicle importer and distributor, will introduce new Mitsubishi vehicles to the UK from next summer. The new models, drawn from Mitsubishi Motors’ global lineup, will bring the brand’s latest advancements in innovation and four-wheel drive technologies, to the UK market, it said today. Complementing the … [Read more...]
Timing is testing for learners
If you’re gearing up to pass your motoring test this winter - either to celebrate the achievement of getting behind the wheel or taste the freedom of riding your own motorcycle a motoring test expert advises on the best time of day to take your test to calm any anticipatory nerves. Speaking to motorcycle insurance company Lexham, Alan Stevens, former … [Read more...]
