EV reliability higher than ICE equivalents
A leading UK breakdown service provider has debunked the myth that electric cars are more likely to break down than their ICE counterparts. According to Start Rescue, EVs are 59% […]
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Average EV and ICE mileage converging
New data has revealed that average mileages are dropping for both petrol and diesel vehicles. According to cap hpi, which analysed data from around 17.4 million cars from 2014 to […]
Fuel prices spike in February
The price of petrol has gone up more than 3p a litre in the last three weeks while diesel has increased by 4p. According to the RAC, unleaded rose by […]
‘Nothing’s changed’ at the pumps despite CMA investigation
The RAC has called for more action around fuel prices after saying that nothing has changed following an investigation into retail prices by the Competition and Markets Authority. It found […]
Repair disputes reach record high
The Motor Ombudsman has seen a sharp increase in service and repair disputes in the last quarter and expects to receive more than 5,000 complaints from motorists this year. Between […]
Used petrol cars top wish-list for new drivers
New research has revealed that 98% of newly qualified driver will get a used car as their first vehicle, with 84% opting for petrol and 12% selecting a diesel model. […]
Fuel prices rocket during August
Fuel prices rose more in August than during any month in the last 23 years. According to RAC Fuel Watch, petrol prices climbed nearly 7p a litre while diesel went […]
ICE ban could cause further supply shortages
The proposed ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and the ban on hybrids from 2035 could result in a shortage of internal combustion engine vehicles. […]
Fuel prices on the rise again
Petrol prices rose again in July, while diesel prices remained stable. According to data from the RAC Fuel Watch, a litre of unleaded across the UK increased to 145p, a […]
Petrol prices down but diesel ‘unfairly’ high
The average price of petrol has fallen below 145p a litre for the first time in 18 months, according to the latest data from RAC Fuel Watch. The price of a […]
EV services up to a third cheaper
New research has found that electric vehicles are up to a third cheaper to service than petrol, diesel and hybrids. According to BookMyGarage, servicing an EV costs an average of […]
EVs rise in falling market
More used electric vehicles were sold last year than ever before, but they still made up just 4.1% of the overall market. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
