As the offering of 2022 number plates become available including new options for personalised number plates, GoCompare car insurance is urging drivers to check their insurance before making a personalised plate purchase. The cost of a personalised registration plate from the DVLA starts at £250, but this figure can significantly rise depending on the perceived value of the … [Read more...]
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Weekend roadtest: Cupra Leon Hatch 2.0TSi DSG 245ps
Cupra is inviting you to join the Q-car queue with its latest Leon 2.0TSi. Based on the family-friendly SEAT Leon, the tuning arm’s version is a return to the hot-hatch era with a car which pushes out 245ps, can exceed 150mph and covers the indicative 0-62mph mark in under 6.5 seconds. Q-cars are essentially “sleeper” or quiet cars which are not overtly sporting but which nevertheless pack a … [Read more...]
DVLA says Welsh cities among worst tax cheats
Cardiff and Swansea are among the top twelve areas which have the highest numbers of untaxed vehicles, says Wales’ based DVLA. DVLA has launched a new advertising campaign in the highest evading areas across the UK reminding motorists of the real risk of failing to tax their vehicles on time. The message is clear to motorists – if you do not tax your vehicle on time, DVLA will take action - ‘tax … [Read more...]
Welsh Tories call for fuel duty cut
The Welsh Conservatives are today calling on the Chancellor to cut fuel duty in this week’s Spring Statement to help families with the cost of living amid increasing diesel and petrol prices. Wales’ Shadow Finance Minister has said cutting prices at the pump will help people keep more of their money, allowing them to save more for other essential expenditure. It will also help boost the economy … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 March
Automobili Lamborghini concluded the financial year 2021 with the best results ever in terms of sales, turnover and profitability, confirming a solid and winning strategy. The Italian supercar maker saw sales rise 13%, turnover went up 19% and profits improved 20.2%, said Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. The average annual cost of running a typical car has … [Read more...]
Tradelines 16 March
Next month sees introduction of the Kia Sportage PHEV model, the latest in the new Sportage line-up. Its pure electric driving range is 43 miles, enough for the average daily commute without using its 265ps 1.6 litre petrol engine, and that gives it a 25gkm emissions figure attracting just 8% BIK while it’s priced from £38,395 for its four trim levels. Petrol and diesel continues its upward … [Read more...]
Motorists reconsidering ev options for new cars
The latest survey of 300 UK motorists by Venson Automotive Solutions revealed that the anticipated 54% rise in electricity and gas bills next month is impacting car buyers’ decisions on switching to electric vehicles. Although electrified vehicles accounted for more than a third of all new cars leaving dealerships in February, Venson’s survey showed that a third of motorists currently exploring … [Read more...]
Plea to cut diesel fuel duty to save economy
Sky high fuel prices are placing an unstainable burden on UK businesses and the government must introduce a temporary reduction in diesel fuel duty to protect the economy, according to one of the UK’s biggest business groups, Logistics UK. Writing to Rishi Sunak MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, ahead of the Budget 2022, Elizabeth de Jong, the business group’s Director of Policy, said, “Logistics … [Read more...]
JustPark rental boosts households incomes
With the legislated transition to clean-air powertrains looming many businesses are looking to swap their commercial fleets to electric, but there's a looming problem. There’s a barrier currently, which is that most drivers take these vehicles home at night and finding safe and reliable charging is difficult. Broker JustPark finds a homeowner with a driveway within a short walk of the fleet … [Read more...]
Mortgage costs lower than some SUV refuelling bills
Some SUVs cost more to refuel each month than paying a typical property mortgage. Millions of SUV owners face paying well over £150, and as much as £200, to fill up at the pumps over the coming weeks, if the price of fuel hits £2 a litre. Car leasing comparison website LeaseLoco has looked at the fuel tank capacities of some of the UK’s most popular large and mid-size SUVs. The SUV market has … [Read more...]