December sales rush unable to offset 2022 dip
The UK new car market recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in December, with an 18.3% increase to reach 128,462 new registrations. However, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
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Dual-fuel drivers go electric
Research from Zap-Map has shown that around a third of dual-fuel drivers make most of their journeys in their electric vehicles. Its survey of 4,300 drivers found that more than […]
Electricity costs slows EV switch
New data has revealed that the number of drivers planning to make the switch to electric has jumped in the last year. A study for Kwik Fit found that 42% […]
Government confirms 2030 ban to remain
The UK government has confirmed that the 2030 ban of the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles will go ahead. Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan confirmed the decision was part […]
Workers priced out of commute by fuel costs
New research has revealed that a third of drivers won’t be able to afford their commute if fuel prices continue to rise. As the cost-of-living intensifies, a new study by […]
Supermarkets keeping fuel prices ‘artificially high’
RAC data has found that although supermarkets are reducing the cost of petrol and diesel, the cuts have not happened fast enough and do not go far enough. Despite wholesale […]
Fuel costs rise by £1.3bn in a year
UK motorists have spent an additional £1.13bn during the last 12 months because of the rising cost of petrol and diesel. This is according to used car platform CarGurus, which […]
Fleets favouring EV switch
More and more commercial fleets are turning to electric vehicles. This is according to the number of enquiries for EVs being received by Reflex Vehicle Hire. It said that at […]
Fuel prices driving EV uptake
An online Opinion Matters poll commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has found than 48% of UK car owners are considering a switch to electric a fuel prices continue to rise. […]
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 […]
EV sales exceeding targets
New data has found that the UK is on course to meet the government’s electric vehicle targets, with adoption rates now ahead of the required curve. Data from the Department […]
RAC warns of steepling fuel costs
The RAC has warned that fuel prices could top 180p per litre this week. It has reported that prices on the forecourt spiked by nearly 5p a litre during the […]
