Petrol sales collapse as electric vehicle demand surges
New data reveals a dramatic shift in UK car sales, with electric vehicles capturing over a quarter of the market. Industry leaders warn government policy could jeopardise this green growth.
New data reveals a dramatic shift in UK car sales, with electric vehicles capturing over a quarter of the market. Industry leaders warn government policy could jeopardise this green growth.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile tax for electric and hybrid vehicles starting April 2028. Find out how this will impact drivers and the industry.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Vehicle Excise Duty will rise with inflation from 2026, hitting petrol and diesel drivers. Electric vehicle pay-per-mile charge confirmed for 2028.
Discover Surrey Chambers of Commerce's December events including a Post-Budget Networking Breakfast and Annual Christmas Lunch. Connect with local businesses and gain crucial economic insights.
Labour's Autumn Budget hikes the Expensive Car Supplement threshold to £50,000 and introduces a 3p per mile EV tax. Discover how these changes affect your wallet.
Morris Commercial Ltd will manufacture its electric Morris JE van in Wales, creating 150 skilled jobs. Production begins late 2026 at Bro Tathan business park.
A proposed pay-per-mile tax could make electric vehicles more expensive than petrol cars, with two in five drivers reconsidering the switch. Discover the survey findings.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces a new pay-per-mile car tax from Wednesday. Some EV drivers could face double taxation. Full details on the road pricing shake-up.
New constituency map reveals England's public EV charging rollout is failing to meet demand. Labour urged to address the growing infrastructure gap.
UK households with driveways face a new £49 monthly EV charging cost from January due to the Ofgem price cap increase. Discover the impact on your bills.
HMRC announces new advisory fuel rates for petrol, diesel and electric company cars effective December 1. Find out how the changes affect business travel reimbursements.
Diesel vehicles face extinction in the UK with just 57 models now available. Discover why manufacturers are abandoning diesel and what it means for drivers.
Labour government brings forward petrol and diesel car ban to 2030. Learn how this affects drivers and the future of electric vehicles in the UK.
HMRC faces calls to reform advisory fuel rates for petrol, diesel, and electric vehicles as businesses struggle with complex reimbursement systems. Discover the upcoming changes.
UK's EV network expands with a charger installed every 33 minutes. Over 15,979 new chargepoints added since October 2024. Discover how drivers benefit from grants and rapid charging.
UK drivers could face new pay-per-mile charges up to £300 annually as government considers major motoring tax overhaul. Electric vehicle owners would be primarily affected. Learn more about the proposed changes.
Second-hand electric car values plummet up to 37.5%, creating bargains for buyers but a major financial hit for current EV owners. Explore the market shift.
Labour's Autumn Budget confirms a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles from 2028, potentially costing drivers £250 extra annually. Get the full details on this controversial u-turn.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander rules out national pay-per-mile road pricing, but sources suggest she misspoke. Confusion grows ahead of November Budget.
Octopus Energy launches Pink Friday, offering millions of 'Octoplus' customers free Greggs sausage rolls, cinema tickets, chocolates, and a chance to win electric cars from 24-28 November.
Citizens Advice reveals Yodel as Britain's lowest-rated parcel carrier. Over 15 million faced delivery issues. Discover which firm topped the rankings ahead of Christmas.
Data reveals a generational split as over-55s refuse to switch to electric vehicles, while younger motorists are twice as likely to adopt EVs. Discover the impact on Labour's green targets.
Exclusive: Patient survey reveals Birmingham GP surgeries with the poorest ratings. Discover if your local practice made the list as government plans service overhaul.
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a new pay-per-mile car tax. Drivers covering 9,900 miles annually could face an extra £300 charge, raising concerns over EV uptake.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves proposes a 3p pay-per-mile car tax under a new VED+ system. 71% of Britons support EV drivers contributing to road costs. Discover the impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is warned that proposed car tax changes in the Autumn Budget could severely damage electric vehicle sales and stall the UK's EV transition.
A motorist's car was severely damaged in a Tesco car wash, with a £750 repair bill. Tesco refused the complaint, citing a maintenance report. Read the full story.
Four out of five UK motorists report being blinded by headlight glare, prompting a government review. Discover the proposed changes and how they could affect you.
New data shows 43% of Britons support raising the motorway speed limit to 80mph, with a clear generational and gender divide. Discover the arguments for and against this potential change.
Over 300,000 electric car owners in the UK renewed early with the DVLA, avoiding a new £195 road tax. Discover how the loophole cost the Treasury £30 million.