Heavy discounting by car-makers is pushing fleet and businesses drivers into electric cars. Private buyers still prefer to have petrol or diesel engines, according to the May registration figures. Registrations of petrol cars are higher than the combined figures for pure battery, plug-in and mild hybrid electric models and that’s without the diesel models … [Read more...]
KIA is king of brands in dealers’ eyes
The Winter 2025 survey of car dealers put KIA as the best brand to have. The poll garnered responses from an impressive 2,204 sites across 31 franchised networks, equating to a response rate of 61.3 percent. Jaguar are not in this edition of the survey as it has effectively suspended operations for 12 months, but will return in the next. The highest … [Read more...]
Reprieve for PiVG welcomed by Ayvens with other changes
Matthew Dillon, Head of Commercial Vehicles at Ayvens, welcomed the Government’s extension of the Plug-in Van Grant to April 2026. “The Government’s confirmation of a one-year extension to the Plug-In Van Grant (PiVG) is a positive step, reinforcing the crucial role financial incentives play in helping commercial vehicle fleets transition to zero-emission … [Read more...]
Private buyers are turning onto BEVs, says SMMT
Wales saw the steepest decline in UK for new car registrations last month. Coming immediately before the new 25-plate this month, registrations in Wales were 13.16% down on the same month last year. Total registrations in Wales in February were 2,323 new cars and that contributed to a 11.91% drop through the first two months of 2025. MG HS SUV was the … [Read more...]
The best cars for learners are ranked
Everyone wants the best chance of success when it comes to passing their driving test and the car you learn to drive in can play a big part in boosting your confidence. Learner driver insurance specialist Tempcover has reviewed some of the top learner car recommendations and explored factors such as safety ratings, MPG (miles per gallon), vehicle size, … [Read more...]
MG leads the BEV charge in Wales
As the charging network grows, Wales is taking to pure electric vehicles. Enthusiastic and helpful dealers are driving the move from internal combustion engines to pure electric cars. Incentives such as free or cut-price home charging boxes are being taken up and local councils throughout Wales are installing or permitting companies to fit more on-street … [Read more...]
Warning about checking timing belts
Have you heard of wet timing belts? While many drivers are unfamiliar with this type of engine part, they're a common component in many cars produced between 2012 and 2021, including some of the most popular makes from top manufacturers like Ford, Peugeot, and many more. While they were initially introduced to help cut emissions and ensure a smoother … [Read more...]
Vauxhalls top scrap heaps
Newly released data from scrap price comparison service Scrap Car Comparison has revealed the makes and models of car that hit the scrap heap most frequently in 2024, based on the provider’s internal data from the last 12 months. Scrap Car Comparison’s data has revealed the Ford Focus as the UK’s most scrapped car model for 2024, for the eighth … [Read more...]
Registrations fall to avoid EV penalties
Deliveries of new cars fell by -1.9% in the UK during November with 153,610 joining the road, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It is the second consecutive monthly decline, and the third decline in four months, as the market contracts amid the race to meet tough EV market share targets. Demand from private buyers, among whom … [Read more...]
New car sales slide again but EVs grow
October saw another month of contraction in the new car market, a concerning trend following August's end to two years of continuous growth. This decline is particularly worrying, as it highlights the volatility of the market right now, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association. UK new car buyers now have more than … [Read more...]
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