Downtime is a growing issue for fleets, according to 2025’s Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet and Mobility Barometer, with a third more respondents than last year reporting an increase. The percentage of fleets saying that having vehicles unavailable awaiting repair is a problem that has grown from 18% to 24%, the new figures show. John Peters, Head of … [Read more...]
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Motorists’ pothole damage deepens
RAC patrols attended 9,439 pothole-related breakdowns in the first three months of 2025 – more than double the number they were called out to between October and December last year, new data from the RAC’s Pothole Index shows. What’s more, call-outs for damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs or distorted wheels – the breakdowns most likely to be … [Read more...]
Heard the one about Melvyn, Norma and their Hyundai Tucson?
MoneySuperMarket's research analysed car makes and models to reveal which models are driven by those with the highest number of no claims’ years. Though the make and model of vehicle can influence the cost of car insurance, the insurance experts’ data reveals which cars are favored by the most experienced and claim-free drivers. Typical No-Claims Streak … [Read more...]
Easter roadtest: Ford Capri Premium AWD
The Ford Capri name is back and turning heads some 55 years after the original model. The first Ford Capri designed by the same man who styled the Ford Mustang was produced from 1969 to 1986 and covered three generations with two million models registered. Originally made in Ford Halewood, Liverpool plant, the new all-electric Capri uses the Volkswagen … [Read more...]
FIA Junior WRC champion storms to Carlisle Stages win
Reigning FIA Junior WRC champion Romet Jürgenson claimed his maiden Probite British Rally Championship win on Saturday, storming to the Carlisle Stages victory in spectacular fashion across a dry and dusty Kielder Forest. The Estonian M-Sport ace and co-driver Siim Oja set the fastest time on all but one stage to claim the win over round one victors William … [Read more...]
Cazoo headline sponsor of British Motor Show
The British Motor Show has announced Cazoo as the headline sponsor of this year’s event after it’s relaunch as a dedicated used car marketplace. The move sees Cazoo taking the Headline Sponsor role held by its MOTORS’ parent in 2024 along with sponsorship of The Cazoo Live Arena, which will once again be the centre of the show’s live action, hosting Live … [Read more...]
SMEs wasting money with drivers, says IAM
The average independent trader using a van is losing hundreds of pounds on fuel costs and replacing tyres more quickly than they need to while also pumping out unnecessary CO2 emissions due to their driving style. This includes behaviour such as excessive speed, accelerating sharply, and braking suddenly, all of which puts extra strain on the engine, tyres … [Read more...]
EV dumping is undermining residual values
Manufacturers and dealers are dumping new EVs into the UK market and its hitting residual values of existing electric cars, according to trade sources. Growth in electric vehicle pre-registration activity is presenting challenges for the used car sector, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Data provided to the VRA by AutoTrader shows that because … [Read more...]
Tips for young drivers to cut costs
For young drivers, getting on the road involves various costs that can add up. Learning to drive typically costs around £1,350, and after passing your test, you’ll need to think about additional expenses, such as buying a car, paying for tax and insurance, and managing everyday costs like fuel and maintenance. With this in mind, Claire Wills-Mckissick, a … [Read more...]
KIA is king of brands in dealers’ eyes
The Winter 2025 survey of car dealers put KIA as the best brand to have. The poll garnered responses from an impressive 2,204 sites across 31 franchised networks, equating to a response rate of 61.3 percent. Jaguar are not in this edition of the survey as it has effectively suspended operations for 12 months, but will return in the next. The highest … [Read more...]
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