Ahead of the summer driving season, new data from MoneySuperMarket reveals that the price of car insurance for new drivers has surged by 31% since 2021. In 2025, the average annual premiums for a driver with a newly acquired license (under two years) come in at £1,640, compared to £1,131 in 2021. MoneySuperMarket’s latest report reveals that the average … [Read more...]
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Toyota GB backing Special Olympics GB again
Toyota GB has reinforced its support for inclusive, grassroots sport by extending its Official Mobility Partner agreement with the charity Special Olympics Great Britain GB for a further two years. Prior to this national partnership, Toyota has had a longstanding relationship with the Special Olympics movement globally, serving as a regional partner for … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota Proace Max
Britain runs on vans of all sizes and capacities, so the entry of the world’s biggest motor manufacturer into this booming sector must be significant. After offering small and medium sized vans through its Professional line, Toyota has added the Proace Max, its first heavy duty range in Europe and it has immediately ramped up the competition against longer … [Read more...]
Call for battery health-check standard on used-cars
Electric used-car buyers need an industry-wide scheme for battery health tests. Nine out of 10 dealers (90%) say the used electric car sector needs this to build up public confidence in buying them. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 78% believe battery health is an essential consideration for most electric car buyers. However, there is some … [Read more...]
Castrol MEM Rally Team score a double podium
Castrol MEM Rally Team scored a double podium result on the Voly Grampian Forest Rally Sunday with event winners William Creighton/Liam Regan taking the overall lead of the Probite British Rally Championship and Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 team-mates Meirion Evans/Dale Furniss remaining their nearest title rivals after finishing third. William set the fastest … [Read more...]
E-Vans’ market picks up and target for newcomers
Fleets adopting electric vans are using them over longer daily routes, according to new research. Respondents to the 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer who already have electric vans or were planning to use them were asked whether they would cover distances of more or less than 100 miles. The results showed a definite bias towards more intensive … [Read more...]
Older models dominate fleets
The majority of fleets have ignored new models and choose to run second-hand cars and vans to save money and benefit from the improved reliability of nearly new models. More than half of UK fleets (52%) are operating second hand cars and vans, and a further 27% believe they will do so in the next three years, according to new research. The 2025 Arval … [Read more...]
Fines and points soaring for unroadworthy vehicles – RAC
The number of people receiving penalty points on licences for driving unroadworthy vehicles has jumped 52% over just 12 months, reveals new data analysed by the RAC’s mobile servicing and repairs division. Following a Freedom of Information request to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, the RAC found that a total of 13,109 penalty point endorsements … [Read more...]
Parts and write-offs big impact on premiums
Rising parts' costs and insurers writing off accident damaged EVs are pushing up premiums and causing concerns to fleets as well as business and private drivers. Now it is suggested that collaborative working could help fleets contain rising vehicle repair costs, a meeting of the Association of Fleet Professionals’ Megafleets Committee was told. David … [Read more...]
Used cars more likely to be first choice
Used car buyer sentiment is at a 12-month high, according to new research. The new Startline Used Car Tracker shows a net 57% are positive about the idea of buying a used car this month – the highest figure since 53% in August 2024. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said, “This is good news. While the used car market has been relatively buoyant … [Read more...]
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