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EVs make up around one in 30 used car sales

Some 65,850 battery electric cars changed hands between January and March, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 5 days9 May 2025 ago

New car market declines by 10.4%

Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 120,331 new cars were registered in the UK in April.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 1 week7 May 2025 ago

Second month of lower fuel prices as petrol and diesel fall by 2p a litre in April

While petrol dropped across the UK from an average of 136.1p to 134.1p and diesel from 142.6p to 140.6p, the RAC believes the reductions should have been far greater due to the fact oil traded significantly below $70 for the whole of April, in contrast to March when it was above this level.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 2 weeks2 May 2025 ago

SUVs are more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists than standard cars – study

The figure rises to 82% for children, the analysis produced by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and Imperial College London showed.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 2 weeks1 May 2025 ago

Private parking firms on track to issue nearly 14.5m tickets to drivers in a year

Car park management companies have made 41,000 requests a day for vehicle keeper details in six months from April 2024

By Motoring News Aggregator, 3 weeks25 April 2025 ago

Busiest Easter bank holiday on the roads in three years with 19m trips expected

This year’s Easter bank holiday weekend could be the busiest since 2022 – the first full getaway after COVID lockdowns – with more than 19m leisure journeys planned, according to a new study of drivers’ getaway plans by the RAC and traffic analytics specialists INRIX

By Motoring News Aggregator, 4 weeks14 April 2025 ago

Carmakers and trade bodies fined almost £78m by UK watchdog

Ten carmakers and two industry groups have been fined almost £78 million by the UK regulator for “colluding to restrict competition” over vehicle recycling.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 1 month2 April 2025 ago

21m getaway trips planned as schools break for Easter

More than 21m leisure journeys are expected to be made by car this weekend as most schools in England finish for the Easter holidays, according to an RAC survey of drivers’ getaway plans.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 1 month1 April 2025 ago

Car production falls for 12th month in a row

The total for cars and commercial vehicles was down by 11.6% in February to 82,178 compared with a year ago, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

By Motoring News Aggregator, 2 months27 March 2025 ago

Unexpected car repairs cost drivers more than £600 a year

RAC Mobile Mechanics increasingly doing ‘garage-type’ repairs on the drive

By Motoring News Aggregator, 2 months21 March 2025 ago

New car tax rules will ‘discourage’ switch to electric motoring

Drivers buying an electric car rather than a petrol or diesel model will be three times more likely to be hit by the luxury car tax under new rules, figures suggest.

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By Motoring News Aggregator, 2 months17 March 2025 ago

How is car tax changing?

Major changes to vehicle excise duty (VED) are coming.

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By Motoring News Aggregator, 2 months17 March 2025 ago

Drivers ‘confused’ by transition to electric motoring, ministers warned

Many drivers are “confused” by the transition to electric motoring, ministers have been told.

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By Motoring News Aggregator, 2 months10 March 2025 ago

Relaxing sales rules could mean there ‘aren’t enough electric cars to go round’

A potential weakening of electric vehicle (EV) sales rules could significantly increase the cost of driving for millions of motorists, according to new research.

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By Motoring News Aggregator, 2 months ago

Even drivers unable to charge at home would save money with an EV – study

Most drivers would save money by switching to electric motoring – even if they would not be able to charge an electric car at home, according to a new report.

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By Motoring News Aggregator, 3 months27 February 2025 ago

Car production falls amid ‘perfect storm’ for industry

Car production has fallen amid warnings that the industry is facing a “perfect storm”.

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By Motoring News Aggregator, 3 months27 February 2025 ago

Sales of used electric cars reach record market share

Sales of pure electric used cars reached a record market share last year, new figures show.

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By Motoring News Aggregator, 3 months11 February 2025 ago

DVSA Cracks Down on MOT Fraud with Mandatory Photo Evidence

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is taking a significant step to bolster the integrity of the MOT testing process by introducing mandatory photographic evidence.

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By SWVaux Staff, 3 months6 February 2025 ago

Vauxhall confirms Luton plant will close in April

Vauxhall’s Luton factory, a site with over a century of history, is set to close in April.

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By SWVaux Staff, 3 months5 February 2025 ago

Drivers Face Fourth Consecutive Month of Fuel Price Hikes

Motorists are experiencing continued pain at the pump, with petrol and diesel prices rising for the fourth straight month, according to new data from RAC Fuel Watch. Unleaded petrol is now 5p per litre more expensive than at the start of October, while diesel has increased by 6p per litre.

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By SWVaux Staff, 3 months5 February 2025 ago

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