New data has revealed a substantial shift in the British automotive landscape, with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers almost tripling their market share in just four years. Analysis of the latest registration data by car leasing and contract hire specialist LeaseCar shows that Chinese brands now account for around 8% of all licensed plug-in cars in the … [Read more...]
UK vehicles’ rising and ageing
Britain now has more vehicles on its roads than ever before. The total fleet rose by 1.4% to 42,549,649 vehicles in 2025, according to new Motorparc data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The number of cars in use rose by more than half a million – or 1.4% – to 36,676,185, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth and the second … [Read more...]
Cardiff drivers most fearful of MoT Fail
Cardiff owners are the least confident of their cars passing the annual MoT safety check. Scrap Car Comparison, the UK’s biggest car scrappage comparison service, has revealed how UK drivers really feel about their annual MOT, from the worries that keep them up at night to the behaviour that could be putting them at risk. The survey of 2,000 UK drivers … [Read more...]
European car maker facing end of the road
Six in 10 used car dealers believe at least one existing major European car maker will be driven out of business in the next 10 years. Likely causes reported in April’s Startline Used Car Tracker include the cost of investing in electrification, mentioned by 40% of dealers, and their inability to compete with low-cost vehicles from Chinese new entrants … [Read more...]
Anxiety over Land Rover and Range Rover
Buying a car is typically seen as an exciting milestone but for many drivers, some vehicles come with unexpected emotional cost. The performance car insurance experts at Norton Insurance Brokers analysed hundreds of discussions across Reddit driver communities and the findings have revealed that certain brands and models are associated with ownership … [Read more...]
UK suppliers wanted for British car makers
The UK automotive industry could unlock a £4.6 billion boost to domestic manufacturing by the end of the decade, as car makers ramp up requirements for British-built components amid the transition to electric vehicles, according to new analysis published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It shows demand for UK sourced automotive parts … [Read more...]
Self-driving cars on second-hand market inside decade
Two-thirds of used car dealers (66%) believe there will be a high level of demand for used self-driving cars by the mid-2030s. April’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 54% say that if the technology is proven safe, people will buy it, while 36% point out that several manufacturers are planning to fit it to their cars soon. Also, 30% think autonomy will … [Read more...]
Motability is changing for users this year
The Motability scheme for disabled drivers and families is changing and users face higher costs. The business supplies new and nearly new cars to disabled drivers in return for their monthly allowance but now needs to offset £300m of new taxes imposed following last year’s Budget, with some costs passed on to users. They may also have to pay an initial £400 … [Read more...]
VOLT powers into buying a used ev
There is a growing gap between EV interest and actual adoption in the UK, where around 70% of drivers are considering going electric, yet uptake continues to lag. Now one of Wales' leading dealers has stepped in to plug this gap and fill it with confidence. More than half of drivers remain concerned about charging, and 42% are unsure about battery life. … [Read more...]
Points to consider if you want an EV
The cost of a new electric car has been one of the biggest barriers to switching, but the reality is changing. Right now, a combination of government support schemes, rising tax thresholds, and manufacturer discounts means buyers who do their homework this spring could save thousands compared to those who don't. And the interest is there. According to … [Read more...]
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