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Used EVs now outprice petrol and diesel models
Three-year-old electric vehicles are, on average, 8.5% cheaper than their petrol equivalents, with the price gap nearly doubling by the fourth year, according to Cap HPI data.
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UK roads ranked worse than Europe's, say majority of drivers
62% of drivers who have travelled in Europe think the roads there are in better condition than those in the UK.
Aug 12, 2024
Fiat's new Grande Panda to feature built-in retractable charging cable
Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, explained that this design is all about making EVs more user-friendly.
Aug 09, 2024
Ford Mustang Mach-E sets new world record for longest EV drive on a single charge
A Ford Mustang Mach-E set a new Guinness World Record by driving 569.64 miles across England on a single charge, surpassing the previous...
Aug 09, 2024
Car insurance prices drop for first time in 2 years
Car insurance prices drop for first time in 2 years
Aug 08, 2024
Dash cam users report fellow drivers to police in record numbers
The National Dash Cam Safety Portal, launched five years ago, lets Nextbase customers and other dash cam users upload footage of bad driving...
Aug 08, 2024
Low Emission Zones earn more from fines than daily charges
New research reveals that fines account for an average of 55% of revenue generated by clean air zones.
Aug 08, 2024
Significant North-South divide in EV charger availability
In some northern regions, the number of chargers per 100,000 people is nearly half that of southern areas.
Aug 06, 2024
Experts predict pay-per-mile is inevitable to plug lost fuel-duty revenue
The pay-per-mile road tax would replace the current Vehicle Excise Duty
Aug 06, 2024
Electric car sales forecast lowered due to industry concerns
The SMMT now predicts that pure electric vehicles will hold an 18.5% market share in 2024
Aug 05, 2024
Kia puts the fun factor back into driving
The first Picanto hit the UK roads at the same time Mark Zuckerberg introduced Facebook
Aug 01, 2024
DVLA reveals latest banned '74' number plates
This list includes letter and number combinations that reference crime, racism, politics, certain religious aspects, and any terms deemed...
Aug 01, 2024
King Charles' Bentleys will undergo a green makeover
It's part of a long-term sustainability initiative to transition the official fleet to electric vehicles
Aug 01, 2024
Uber announces strategic deal with China's BYD
This initiative comes at a time when global EV sales have decelerated
Aug 01, 2024
Stonehenge tunnel and Arundel bypass scrapped amid road budget cuts
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves criticised the previous government for not cancelling the unaffordable Stonehenge tunnel and Arundel bypass...
Jul 30, 2024
UK car theft hits 15-year high: nearly 130,000 vehicles stolen annually with most cases unsolved
The persistently high theft rates are partly due to thieves getting better at bypassing car security, like using keyless entry hacks.
Jul 30, 2024
ULEZ expansion cuts emissions but falls short of 2019 impact
According to the Greater London Authority (GLA), the ULEZ expansion has cut roadside emissions by 3.5% within just six months.
Jul 30, 2024
Drivers overcharged £1.6 billion on fuel as retailer profits soar
A report from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) revealed that retailer profit margins have sharply increased since 2019, going...
Jul 29, 2024
Lexus slashes prices on electric and hybrid models to boost private sales
The EV market today is mainly driven by fleet demand, supported by low-tax salary sacrifice schemes. To attract more private buyers, Lexus...
Jul 29, 2024
MG reveals Cyber GTS concept as the electric successor to the MGB GT
MG has hinted that the Cyber GTS might be available by 2025, with prices starting around £55,000, similar to the Cyberster roadster, in...
Jul 29, 2024
Councils' installation of EV chargers plummets by 80%
Over half of the councils in the UK didn't install any new chargers last year
Jul 29, 2024