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 UK, up from 2.7% in 2021 and BYD is top with its Seal model.
Swansea is one of the safest places in Britain to drive, according to a poll compiled by Lexham Insurance.
Belfast and Aberdeen top the list with Swansea slipping into third place where drivers say they feel safest but still have some concerns about near misses.
The diameters of tyres fitted to fleet internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric cars have increased by an inch since 2023, new data from epyx reveals.
Information taken from the company’s 1link Service Network service, maintenance and repair (SMR) platform shows the average tyre fitted to an ICE car in 2023 was 17 inches and priced at £109 but had reached 18 inches and £122 by the end of 2025 and on electric cars grew from 18 inches and £190 to 19 inches and £214 over the same period.
