Autos

Fuel pump horror: Retailers refuse to pass savings as profit margins soar to 12p per litre Experts at the AA warn that retailers passed on up to 60 percent of the savings due to the collapsed oil wholesale costs under the first UK shutdown. However, during the second lockdown firms have reduced costs by the barest of margins with some ...

New car tax updates ‘don’t make sense’ as expert fears public backlash against proposals An expert says that plans to introduce a scheme were dropped 13 years ago after a lack of public support with the new proposals already heading in the same direction. Richard Alvin, Group Director of Capital Business Media including electric car experts EV Powered has openly ...

Electric charging stations are ‘some way off’ demand just years ahead of petrol car ban They have warned infrastructure levels are not even close to the level that may be needed once all motorists inevitably make the switch. The comments come just days after the government has announced a sales ban on all petrol and diesel models by 2030. Mr Briggs ...

Used car sales ‘likely to soar’ ahead of petrol and diesel car ban with prices ‘buoyant’ Used car prices will also continue to remain “buoyant” over the next five years as existing petrol and diesel models still have a lot left in the tank. It is predicted that there will still be vast interest in “prestige” petrol and diesel cars ...

Car insurance customers may be hundreds of pounds ‘out of pocket’ in run up to 2030 ban Car insurance premiums will be more expensive as the upfront costs of electric models are higher compared to traditional vehicles. However, experts have warned that premiums should reduce ”over time” as electric models become the norm. Lee Griffin, CEO and founder of Go Compare ...

Kent is UK’s most dangerous region to drive with almost 4,000 casualties in four years The South-East is regarded as the most dangerous part of the country with three out of the five local authority areas recording the highest numbers of casualties. Kent recorded the highest number of between 2015 and 2019 with a total of 3,844 casualties over four ...

Drivers may own future classic cars which have ‘defied the market’ and are worth thousands Motoring expert Mark Nichol claims the BMW 1M Coupe “stands out” as a star of the future with owners set to reap the financial rewards for keeping their car for just a bit longer. With just 450 models sent off the production line, the car ...

Petrol and diesel car ban: How will my vehicle be affected by new 2030 restrictions? The scheme has been announced as part of ten measures to power a “green industrial revolution” across the UK. However, how will the ban affect the vehicle on your driveway, a car you have just purchased or any future models you have your eye on? New ...

Driving FARCE: Fury at petrol and diesel car ban in just 10 YEARS ‘Makes NO sense!’ The changes mean that sales of brand new petrol and diesel cars will no longer be allowed after 2030 in a bid to phase out polluting models to meet a 2050 zero-carbon target. The move will force drivers to switch to hybrid and electric ...

Classic cars increase in value by £20,000 over the last decade – you might own these gems Experts say classic cars are one of the most valuable assets to have, just short of investing in the stock market. The 1961 Volvo P1800 was worth just £7,611 in 2010 but has seen a dramatic price rise over the past 10 years. ...