The cost of filling up rises by £9 in June
The average cost of a litre of petrol rose a staggering 16.59p in June, smashing the previous 11p record set in March and sending pump prices further skyward, analysis of RAC Fuel Watch data shows.
New EU rules on car speed limiters coming into force
New European Union rules mandating speed-limiting systems to be fitted to new cars, vans and lorries come into force on Wednesday but are not being implemented in the UK.
Priti Patel ‘urges police to use new powers against fuel duty protesters’
The Home Secretary has called on police to use tough new powers which include imprisonment to stop fuel protesters bringing gridlock to motorways and major A-routes across the UK.
Vauxhall Corsa Remains the UK’s Best-Selling New Car
The award-winning Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling new car for the first six months of the year, according to the latest new car registration figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
July Monthly Meet
The next Monthly Meet is on 31st July 2022 from 1pm at Christchurch Viewpoint, Christchurch Rd, Caerleon, Newport NP19 8LN.
Fuel thefts up 61% as pump prices keep climbing
Fuel thefts from UK filling stations have reached record levels amid soaring pump prices.
Drivers ‘have a right to know’ why fuel prices keep rising
Fuel retailers have been accused of “inexplicably” raising pump prices again despite falling wholesale costs.
Car insurance rises by £100 for most popular models
The average cost of insurance for ten of the most popular car models in the UK has increased by £100 year-on-year, according to new research.
Fuel firms accused of ‘rocket and feather pricing’ as petrol hits new high
Fuel retailers were accused of a “classic example of rocket and feather pricing” as the cost of petrol reached a new record.
Government launch an inquiry into self-driving vehicles
MPs have launched an inquiry into the development and deployment of self-driving vehicles.
Diesel ‘perilously close’ to £2 per litre
The average price of diesel is “perilously close” to £2 per litre, motorists have been warned.
Vauxhall celebrates supermini heritage with special edition Corsa-e
Vauxhall is celebrating 40 years of its superminis with a new limited-edition version of its electric Corsa-e.
Motor insurers ‘facing challenges from rising costs and supply chain issues’
Motor insurers are facing pressures from rising costs and supply chain challenges, which may also mean some drivers waiting for longer for vehicle repairs.
Petrol and diesel prices continue ‘stratospheric’ rise
The cost of petrol and diesel continued its ‘stratospheric’ rise
Classic cars are less damaging to the environment than modern combustion engines
A new report has come out claiming classic cars are less damaging to the environment than modern combustion engines and even EVs.
Fuel prices jumped by more than 1p per litre in just a day to reach new record highs
The average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts on Tuesday was 186.6p, according to data firm Experian.
New record petrol prices hike pressure on Government to cut duty again
Pressure on the Government to take action on fuel prices intensified after the average cost of petrol reached a new high.
Competition watchdog to review fuel prices
The competition regulator has announced it will carry out a “short and focused review” of fuel prices.
Drivers urged to stay ‘Blue Light Aware’ by road safety specialist
Motorists are urged to make sure that they are ‘Blue Light Aware’ by a leading road safety specialist to stay safe when helping emergency service vehicles.
Vauxhall Mokka-E Wins Erin Baker Award at Auto Trader New Car Awards 2022
The Vauxhall Mokka-e has won the Erin Baker Award at the sixth annual Auto Trader New Car Awards 2022.