Electric vans are becoming a more regular feature on UK driveways, and with them, growing pressure on household energy use. In line with new government regulations and grants, it is expected that more drivers will charge their electric vans at home. Energy experts at Uswitch, the comparison and switching service, are encouraging homeowners to ensure their … [Read more...]
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Essential to deliver faster charging for vans – APC
Faster charging speeds are essential for the wider fleet adoption of electric vans in the future, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Currently, models available from major manufacturers are rated from around 50-125kWh, meaning that even the best will take around 40 minutes to charge from 10-80% in ideal circumstances, and are usually slower in … [Read more...]
EV Rally Cymru is coming down the line
Greenfleet is bringing back the EV Rally Cymru for 2025—an electrifying two-day event designed to highlight Wales’ progress in clean transport and infrastructure. Following the success of previous rallies, EV Rally Cymru 2025 on 22 and 23 October will once again take drivers on a scenic and strategic journey across Wales, starting in Wrexham and passing … [Read more...]
Tyre safety knowledge is seriously lacking
New collaborative research conducted by The AA and TyreSafe paints a concerning picture of tyre safety on UK roads, revealing a significant gap between drivers' perceived knowledge of tyre maintenance, legal requirements and penalties. The joint studies, surveying over 22,000 respondents in May and July, highlight widespread ignorance of severe fines and … [Read more...]
Behold the Bentley Continental S1 BEV
Lunaz proudly marks the 70th anniversary of the Bentley Continental S1 with a world first — the electrified Bentley Continental S1 by James Young. One of only 13 examples ever created by the famed coachbuilder, this unique commission has undergone a 5,000-hour restoration and now features an entirely electric powertrain — making it the only James … [Read more...]
Time to reset you driving skill this month
To help road users drive confidently during dark conditions when the clocks go-back this month and prevent any potential problems such as headlight glare, dazzling, and low visibility, here are some tips from Dick Lovett dealership. 1.Clean your windows and mirrors—and switch your rear-view mirror into ‘night mode’ Even though this is still hugely … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Skoda Kodiaq vRS
Making the right car at the right time is an objective all manufacturers aim to achieve but do not always reach and the 21st century has been decades of decisions and, generally, success for Skoda. After producing some of the ropiest cars sold across Europe in second half of the 20th century, Skoda became part of the massive Volkswagen Group in 1991 and … [Read more...]
Unexpected repairs hitting older cars
With the average age of UK cars now at an all-time high of nearly 10 years old, new research from the RAC has found four-in-10 drivers (39%) have had their main vehicle off the road for a day or more due to unplanned repairs in the last 12 months. While a third of these drivers (32%) were without their cars for no more than a day, this meant most (68%) had … [Read more...]
Some EV running costs falling with newcomers
The typical annual running cost for an electric vehicle is £369 less than a petrol car excluding initial price and public charging, according to new research from Compare the Market. The research, which analyses the price of insurance, fuel, road taxes and MOT costs, shows that the average annual cost of running an EV in June 2025 was £1,351 compared with … [Read more...]
Wall of words barrier to drivers
A new study found that popular car manuals take longer to read than some favourite books. Reading the owner’s manual for a car is essential for safety, but currently 56% of drivers say they’ve never read the manual for ANY vehicle they have driven This may be down to the size of car manuals, with new research revealing certain manuals would … [Read more...]
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