The Nissan Qashqai has retained its unwanted title as Britain’s most clocked car, with more than one in ten checked showing signs that their mileage had been wound back during the first half of 2026. New figures from vehicle history platform carVertical show that 10.79% of Nissan Qashqais checked between January and June 2026 had evidence of mileage … [Read more...]
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St James’s Motoring Spectacle
The Royal Automobile Club's popular St James's Motoring Spectacle returns to Pall Mall on Saturday 31 October, bringing together the very best of motoring past, present and future in a unique celebration open to all. With the famous central London street closed to through traffic, visitors will once again be able to enjoy an extraordinary display spanning … [Read more...]
Cautious buyers concern over used BEVs
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...]
Filling stations lack pump-prices competition
The Competition and Markets Authority has published its latest road fuel monitoring report, setting out how the conflict in the Middle East has affected what drivers pay at the pump. The report also assesses fuel margins – the difference between the price petrol stations pay for fuel and the price they sell it at – and provides an update on Fuel Finder … [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...]
Weekend roadtest: Xpeng G6 long range
Whatever happens to the planed zero-emissions mandate with its stuttering schedule for implementation there is no denying it is bringing us some interesting and desirable models. But few of the newcomers will have the 'history' of Xpeng, which like Tesla of America, was rooted in technology and software rather than motor cars. Not to be phased for the … [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...]
Examiners failing to show up for driving tests
New data reveals more than 60,000 driving tests were cancelled due to examiner medical absences in 2025/26, disrupting thousands of learners waiting to get on the road. As demand for driving tests continues to outpace availability, learner driver insurance experts, Tempcover, analysed the latest DVSA data to uncover the main reasons behind cancelled tests … [Read more...]
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