War in Iran cutting consumer spending on vehicles
New research has found that 73% of drivers say their finances have been stretched by the impact of the war in Iran. July’s Startline Used Car Tracker revealed that 33% […]
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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 […]
High fuel costs impacting business travel
High fuel costs are reducing business travel in the UK but it is not accelerating the transition to electrification. Research from Europcar Mobility Group UK found that 62% of business […]
GEM warns against ineffective fuel-saving driving habits
With fuel prices still soaring, road and breakdown provider GEM Motoring Assist has warned drivers against ineffective fuel-saving driving habits. UK drivers have paid an additional £307m in fuel costs since the […]
Driving for pleasure still popular among UK motorists
Driving for pleasure is still a popular pastime in the UK, according to new research. Nearly three quarters (74%) of motorists questioned in March’s Startline Used Car Tracker said they […]
EV charging costs 6p per mile cheaper than fuel
EV charging costs are up to 6p per mile cheaper than average fuel costs, according to The AA’s EV Recharge Report for March 2025. Fuel prices have not fallen as […]
Aggressive driving habits cost drivers £500 a year
Drivers could save more than £500 a year on fuel and tyre costs while cutting CO2 emissions by 14% by changing their driving habits. Meanwhile, the savings for large fleets […]
EV charging costs cheaper than petrol – AA
A new report from The AA has revealed that electric vehicle charging prices remained static from October to November, while fuel prices were up 1.5%. Its EV Recharge Report found […]
Potholes, premiums and fuel prices main driver bugbears
Potholes, premiums and fuel prices have been identified as the three greatest driver bugbears. According to research carried out by Startline Motor Finance, 96% of drivers want the new government […]
Fuel prices set to soar
Fuel prices could be about to spike after global oil prices rose to their highest levels of the year. This follows production cuts of crude oil by both Russia and […]
Drivers cut back on miles to cut costs
Nearly two thirds of UK motorists are reducing their vehicle usage to cut fuel bills. According to new research by BookMyGarage, 64% of UK motorists are driver less often than […]
Fuel prices need ‘urgent review’
The RAC and the AA have backed calls from government ministers for an urgent review of rising fuel prices. They want to establish if the cut in fuel duty is […]