Exactly what driving and mobility will be like in future is still uncertain, but for sure, Chinese brand Xpeng aims to be part of it. Like US rival Tesla, Xpeng has roots in technology, software and brainpower rather than horsepower, and it also set its sights on the sky and has produced not a spaceship but a flying car complete with its own land aircraft … [Read more...]
Six of the best for young drivers
Every year, hundreds of thousands of new drivers set out to buy their first car, faced with the challenge of balancing affordability with reliability. With the cost of living rising, choosing a car that is cheap to insure, run, and maintain is essential. ChooseMyCar.com has compiled this list using criteria tailored primarily to new drivers. The … [Read more...]
EV claims doubled under RAC Warranties last year
A £22,954 claim approved by RAC Warranty for a replacement engine and gearbox on a 2020 Audi was the largest claim paid out by the organisation last year. Claims paid out on electrical vehicles doubled in the same time. Lee Coomber, RAC client director at Assurant, which partners with the RAC in the aftersales sector, said that higher value claims of this … [Read more...]
Amazon Autos poised for UK 2026 launch
Buyers and sellers will be able to use a new outlet stream this year, Amazon Autos. The on-line mega company is aiming to shake up the established British market place and lining up potential partners. The prospect of a new place to buy and sell cars in Britain was revealed by the Car Dealer on-line car site. Amazon Autos – a rival to Autotrader – is set … [Read more...]
Cardiff & Welsh love affair with SUVs drives on
Cardiff may be the first UK city to introduce a parking surcharge for larger vehicles, but Autotrader’s latest data suggests Welsh drivers aren’t ready to give up their SUVs just yet. By comparing their data for most-enquired cars in Wales before and after the parking charge was approved by the local council, car selling specialist Autotrader reveals that … [Read more...]
Anxiety over car repairs is diminishing
The percentage of motorists who would be “anxious and financially stressed” by an expensive, unexpected car repair bill is falling, shows research carried out for the RAC Dealer Network. Those who would feel this way about having to spend £1,000 at a garage to keep their car on the road is now 33% compared to 46% when the same question was asked in 2023 and … [Read more...]
Motorists mull over running costs in 2026
Three out of four motorists (75%) are worried the cost of running their car will rise in 2026. December’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 52% are concerned about the costs of insurance, 48% of petrol and diesel, 48% of buying a car and 37% of servicing. Other factors mentioned include repair bills (35%), charging an electric car (24%), motor finance … [Read more...]
Young drivers confused over motor recall notices
Passing a driving test and owning a car for the first time is often an exciting milestone for young drivers, signalling a newfound independence. However, a study by a motoring expert has revealed that confusion is likely to set in if they were to be informed by the manufacturer of their car that there was a recall for a safety issue, and were advised to … [Read more...]
Used BEVs becoming accepted
The number of dealers who say the arrival of electric vehicles is the biggest challenge facing the used car sector has fallen by a third in the last 12 months. November’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows the percentage who perceive electrification as an issue has fallen from 54% to 37%. The research also indicates dealer enthusiasm for selling EVs has … [Read more...]
Used car dealers lack customer contact & miss sales
Having no means of calling the dealer is the number one “sale blocker” for used car buyers, according to new research. Carried out for the RAC Dealer Network and its aftersales partner Assurant, data shows almost half of those surveyed (47%) said the inability to speak to someone “easily and readily” about a car for sale would put them off progressing the … [Read more...]
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