November’s new car data offers a reminder that the road to net zero is anything but straightforward, said SMMT ceo Mike Hawes. Overall registrations slipped by -1.6%, reflecting not just a dip in private buyer enthusiasm but a market grappling with a challenging economic backdrop. Electrified vehicles dominated popular demand, making up more than half of … [Read more...]
Retail News
Weekend roadtest: BMW 420i M Sport Coupe
It’s hard to precisely put your finger on it, but it’s fair to say that the BMW 420i M Sport Coupe fits like a glove around a driver. A development from the 3-series Coupe and Convertibles, the 4-series has been in the range since 2013 and today comes in both bodystyles as well as a Gran Coupe with a choice of four or six cylinder petrol engines with rear … [Read more...]
Cold raises the heat of frost-jacking, says Tracker
With recent temperatures across the UK plunging below zero, stolen vehicle recovery expert Tracker Network (UK) Ltd is reminding motorists to be on high alert for ‘frost jacking’ – a growing opportunistic crime trend where thieves steal unattended stationary cars with the engine left idling to defrost windows and warm up the cabin. Between November 2024 and … [Read more...]
Pump prices rising, says RAC
Last month the average prices of both unleaded petrol and diesel rose at their fastest rates since April 2024, shows new data from RAC Fuel Watch. Petrol pump prices went up 2.17p in November, taking the average cost of a litre to 137.17p – the highest price since mid-March 2025. Diesel, however, was up 3.84p in the month with the average cost of a litre … [Read more...]
Budget reversed new car registrations
The Budget put the brakes on new car sales last month, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The UK new car market declined slightly in November as new registrations fell by -1.6% to 151,154 units, and the sixth fall this year was driven by a -5.5% decline in overall demand from private buyers. Fleet uptake edged up 0.2%, while business buyer … [Read more...]
Evans takes WRC runner-up prize for fifth time
Sébastien Ogier clinched a ninth FIA World Rally Championship title on Saturday as Thierry Neuville won a bruising Rally Saudi Arabia to close a dramatic 2025 season. It was a frustrating event for Welsh driver Elfyn Evans who saw his WRC Championship ambition slip away on an event which was a lottery for crews and teams. Ogier started the three-stage … [Read more...]
Van MoT failures accelerating
TyreSafe says fleet risk specialist Verifleet found Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs), or vans, are failing their first mandatory MOT test at double the rate of cars. The study found that 2021-registered LCVs had a 25.9% failure rate, compared to 12.6% for non-LCVs in the same age group. This safety crisis affects the UK's record-breaking van fleet of over … [Read more...]
Car buyers need economy confidence boost, says Startline
Higher consumer confidence would be the biggest potential boost for the used car sector in 2026, say almost six out of 10 dealers (57%). December’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows 52% want improved motor finance availability, 50% would like to see a general improvement in economic conditions and 45% hope for better stock supply. Other factors … [Read more...]
Fleets urged to beware security issues with Chinese models
Fleets should take a “measured approach” to security risks highlighted by the government around Chinese-manufactured cars, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Defence minister Luke Pollard last week warned Ministry of Defence employees were being urged not to discuss sensitive issues when travelling in Chinese cars and the use of such vehicles was … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 December
iCarhireinsurance.com was told more than half of UK drivers (54%) admit they are “frequently frustrated” by other road users, 41% are rarely frustrated, 4% say they’re always frustrated - and only 1% claim they’re never frustrated, according to the poll of 958 motorists. More than a quarter (27%) said a lack of courtesy, such as not letting others out at … [Read more...]
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