Consumer

Younger enthusiasts needed to reverse classic market slowdown

Historics market hits an all-time high but fears have been raised as momentum tails off

7 December 2025
Younger enthusiasts needed to reverse classic market slowdown
New cars

UK deliveries of Fiat Grande Panda delayed to March

Manufacturer has given priority to left-hand-drive markets in which there is strong demand for the retro supermini

5 December 2025
UK deliveries of Fiat Grande Panda delayed to March
Consumer

Renault 5 and 4 among four EVs eligible for £3750 discount

Alpine A290 and Mini Countryman will also be in the top band of the government's car grant

3 December 2025
Renault 5 and 4 among four EVs eligible for £3750 discount
Consumer

Car sharing firm Zipcar pauses bookings as it considers UK exit

UK arm lost £11.7m last year, due to the rising costs of EV charging and insurance plus poor vehicle resale values

1 December 2025
Car sharing firm Zipcar pauses bookings as it considers UK exit
Consumer

Budget 2025: Pay-per-mile EV road tax confirmed to include PHEVs

Government also confirms end of 5p fuel duty freeze, a change to luxury car tax and review of EV charging prices

26 November 2025
Budget 2025: Pay-per-mile EV road tax confirmed to include PHEVs
Consumer

Motability removes premium brands from scheme

Announcement comes just weeks after chancellor Rachel Reeves vowed to axe luxury models from the programme

24 November 2025
Motability removes premium brands from scheme
Consumer

Garages divided over government review of MOT cost cap

Government review into raising the MOT price cap has sparked debate

24 November 2025
Garages divided over government review of MOT cost cap
Consumer

EV charging industry warns roll-out will slow without grid support

Charging network's growth is being held back by slow grid connections, say operators

18 November 2025
EV charging industry warns roll-out will slow without grid support
Consumer

EVs will have to pay London's Congestion Charge from January

Electric cars will be charged £13.50 and electric vans £9; cost for ICE vehicles will also increase

13 November 2025
EVs will have to pay London's Congestion Charge from January
Electric cars

Industry reacts: pay-per-mile tax on EVs 'entirely the wrong measure'

EV drivers could be charged 3p per mile as government looks to close a gap in its finances from fuel duty

6 November 2025
Industry reacts: pay-per-mile tax on EVs 'entirely the wrong measure'

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