Confidence growing in used electric vehicles
Demand for used electric vehicles is continuing to grow with models aged three and four selling six days faster than equivalent petrol models. This comes despite a 1.2% increase in […]
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Average used car prices suffer seasonal dip
Average used car prices fell two per cent to £7,280 at BCA in May. Demand for models aged three to five years remained strong, while interest continued to rise for […]
Van insurance premiums settle after sharp falls
Van insurance premiums have come down by nearly 10% in a year, according to Defaqto’s latest Quarterly Van Insurance Price Index. Meanwhile, prices are now about 18% lower than they […]
Pain at the pumps continues for petrol drivers
Drivers of petrol cars endured more pain at the pumps during May but diesel drivers enjoyed some relief with a modest reduction in prices. According to RAC Fuel Watch, the […]
Private electric vehicle ownership on upwards trend
Private electric vehicle ownership in the UK has risen 46% in a year, according to AA analysis of DVLA figures. It found that the number of privately owned EVs increased […]
TPS Ipswich enhances service with second site
Volkswagen Group approved genuine parts supplier TPS Ipswich has enhanced its service to independent repairers by opening a new site in Colchester. The 12,897 sqft facility, which will be supported by […]
Familiar barriers still slowing electric vehicle adoption
New data has revealed a renewed rise in perceived barriers to electric vehicle adoption in the first quarter of 2026. Despite the fuel crisis, Europcar’s EV Barometer has reported that […]
RAC calls for court powers to reduce speeding offences
More than 4,000 drivers with 12 or more penalty points for speeding offences are still driving, according to the RAC. Its Freedom of Information request to the DVLA revealed that […]
Short-term vehicle leases growing in popularity
Companies are increasingly switching to short-term vehicle leases to improve flexibility and reduce cost pressures, according to Liquid Fleet. It has reported a growing demand for leasing contracts from six […]
Light commercial vehicle market on road to recovery
The new light commercial vehicle market rose 3.6% in May to 23,620 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). LCV growth was driven by increased demand […]
Worn-Warn campaign highlights risks of used tyres
The Motor Ombudsman is highlighting the potential risks of fitting used tyres through a new campaign, ‘Worn-Warn’. The campaign, backed by charity TyreSafe, follows a survey of 2,000 UK adults […]
Home charging key to electric vehicle transition
A new white paper has warned that millions of households are being excluded from the electric vehicle transition due mainly to home charging issues. Putting the Driver First, published by […]