News
Google News
18+ hour, 51+ min ago (10+ words) UK fuel price hike sparks 36% surge in EV interest'Regit...
Why is diesel more expensive than petrol? UK gap explained
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (650+ words) See all | Add a comment The gap between diesel and petrol prices in the UK has hit a record 29.19p per litre. The UK's reliance on imported diesel is driving this difference, leaving drivers paying over "21 more to fill a typical…...
Here’s which electric cars escape the luxury car tax from April 2026
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (628+ words) See all | Add a comment From April 2026, the luxury car tax exemption for new electric vehicles will rise to "50,000, up from the current "40,000 threshold. This welcome change means drivers of many popular EVs could save "2,200 in tax over a five-year…...
Car tax hike 2026: here’s how it affects YOUR car
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (715+ words) See all | Add a comment TL;DR: As of 1 April 2026, UK car tax (VED) rates have risen, with the standard annual rate now at "200. Drivers buying new high-emission cars face a steep "showroom tax" of up to "5,690, but there"s…...
White van men ‘bleeding cash’ as diesel crisis hits uk trades
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (479+ words) See all | Add a comment TL;DR'Diesel prices in the UK have soared to historic highs due to supply disruptions caused by the Iran war. With diesel powering over a million light commercial vehicles, tradespeople are facing significant financial strain....
Easter Bank Holiday traffic: M25 and M1 braced for major delays
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (516+ words) See all | Add a comment UK drivers are gearing up for what's expected to be the busiest Easter Bank Holiday in four years, with a staggering 22 million leisure trips planned. Despite diesel prices rising by nearly "19 per tank, major motorways…...
VW ID.3 battery recall: What UK electric car owners need to know
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (723+ words) See all | Add a comment TL;DR:Volkswagen has issued a safety recall for 2,261 ID.3 Pro S models in the UK due to a newly identified battery fault that could pose a fire risk. The fix involves a free software update…...
UK’s worst cities for parking revealed – as parking anxiety hits record highs
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (609+ words) See all | Add a comment TL;DR: One in three UK drivers now suffer from parking anxiety, with modern cars outgrowing parking bays that haven't changed since 1976. The average repair bill for a parking scrape has climbed to "388, and Southampton…...
New Freelander electric SUV: 2026 reveal date confirmed
1+ week, 1+ day ago (484+ words) See all | Add a comment TL;DR: The Freelander is back, but this time, it's electric. JLR and Chery have teamed up to create a brand-new Freelander EV, set to debut on 31 March 2026, with production kicking off in late 2026. Think…...
Pay-per-mile tax fears put half of UK drivers off switching to electric cars
1+ week, 2+ day ago (529+ words) See all | Add a comment TL;DR: New research from the AA shows a major shift in driver attitudes, with 55% of UK motorists now having second thoughts about switching to an electric car. The biggest reason? The proposed pay-per-mile road…...