Competition in the UK car market is tough, very tough, and Chinese brand Skywell is ramping up the challenge. Introduced early 2025, it quickly realised it had to raise its game and this year intensified its sales drive with better driver technology, improved comfort and lower prices helped by ev-grants and importer discounts. There are under 20 UK … [Read more...]
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Toyota top again for customer service
Toyota’s commitment to putting the customer at the heart of its business is reflected in the company retaining its position as the highest ranked automotive manufacturer in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index – a twice-yearly independent report published by The Institute of Customer Service. It is the third time consecutively that Toyota has … [Read more...]
Car registrations rise but brakes go on EVs
There has been an encouraging start to this year’s new car registrations, but pure battery cars have slowed while Chinese makes have gained ground. Car makers now want a rethink on the support for electric cars and proposed pence-per-mile road tolls for them. It also saw a Chinese brand (above) take second place in the UK top ten and three occupied the top … [Read more...]
Rally North Wales regulations published
Regulations have been published for this year's Trailhead Get Jerky Rally North Wales. This year sees a return to Welshpool with unrivalled facilities for pre-event checks, Rally HQ and service. From there, competitors will have almost 45 competitive miles over 6 stages in the classic Dyfnant and Aberhirnant forest complex, plus a visit to Welshpool Town … [Read more...]
Rainy days dampen spending on used cars
More than half (52%) of consumers say saving for unexpected “rainy day” expenses is the most significant confidence factor stopping them from swapping their used car in 2026. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows 41% feel high inflation in recent years has left them feeling wary, 34% think taxes are rising quickly, 31% believe the economy no … [Read more...]
Cybercrime increasing threat to dealers
Specific weaknesses place the remarketing sector under increased threat from cybercrime, Vehicle Remarketing Association members heard at their first meeting of 2026. Mark Rodbert, CEO at idax Software, explained that rapid staff turnover in environments such as dealerships made it challenging to create a cybersecurity-aware culture, while the large amount … [Read more...]
Fuel finder announced by Government
Fuel Finder is a new government service that helps drivers find the cheapest fuel near them. It makes fuel prices available to third party apps and websites so motorists can compare prices easily. Users simply have to register with the Government to access all the data with updates sent out within 30 mins of changes. Anyone can use this service to … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Genesis G80 Dynamic
Genesis was slow coming into Britain but it has accelerated its pace and progress to seriously challenge some legendary rivals. After a long spell in the US, Genesis arrived in the UK in summer 2021, initially into the business-backed fleet sector where it promised unrivalled VIP buying and service arrangements through direct sales and ‘studios’ with a … [Read more...]
Driving lessons rapidly rising in cost
Learning to drive is rapidly becoming unaffordable, with the average total cost set to hit £2,596 in 2026, £137 more than in 2025. This follows a 30% jump in cost over the last five years alone, driven primarily by driving lesson rates that have soared by 37% since 2020. The full study, led by experts at National Scrap Car, projects the total cost of … [Read more...]
Pavement parking ban can save drivers hundreds
It is claimed that crackdowns could actually save motorists hundreds of pounds by preventing hidden damage caused by pavement parking. Chris Jevons, at JTAPE said, "The UK Government confirmed that local councils will be given new powers to crack down on pavement parking, making it easier for authorities to restrict and fine drivers for parking on or over … [Read more...]
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