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Hyundai offers up to £3,750 off its electric car rangeThe electric car price war sparked by the government’s bungled announcement and roll-out of its new electric car grant has taken an interesting turn with Hyundai stepping into the fray... -
New Jaecoo 5 SUV looks set to shake-up the establishment at £25kThe new Jaecoo 5 small SUV has been confirmed for the UK, priced from £24,505 on the road, with deliveries expected from October 2025. It follows the larger Jaecoo 7... -
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Alfa Romeo EV Grant makes Junior Elettrica even more temptingAlfa Romeo has launched a new EV Grant that cuts £1,500 off the price of every Junior Elettrica model, including the 280hp Veloce. Available now, the deal stacks on top... -
Citroen and DS airbag recall update: long wait times, but keep pushingUK owners of certain Citroen C3 and DS3 models are still facing long delays in getting dangerous airbags replaced, as the scale of the Takata airbag recall continues to grow.... -
MG gives MG4 and MG S5 EV buyers extra £1,500 discountMG Motor UK is offering private buyers of its electric MG4 and MG S5 EV models an additional £1,500 discount in anticipation of the Government’s revised Electric Car Grant scheme,... -
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GWM Ora 03 gets £3,750 discount with new Green GrantGWM has launched a new £3,750 ‘Green Grant’ for private buyers of its Ora 03 electric car, matching the value of the Government’s revised EV incentive, but without the confusion... -
Private parking fines under review: have your sayThe Government has launched a new consultation that could change the way private parking fines are issued and appealed. It’s part of a proposed Private Parking Code of Practice designed... -
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Leapmotor launches UK’s cheapest new electric car – thanks to its own EV grantLeapmotor has fired the starting pistol on a UK electric car price war by launching its own discount scheme. The LEAP-GRANT cuts the price of its entire EV model range... -
Chery Tiggo 7 budget SUV confirmed for the UK: should you care?Chery isn’t wasting any time breaking into the UK market following up the launch of its Jaecoo and Omoda-branded cars with the new seven-seater Tiggo 7. Prices start at £24,995... -
Save up to £3,750 on a new EV – government launches new electric car grantThe government has announced a new electric car grant that’ll slash up to £3,750 off the cost of a new electric car. Obviously, there are some caveats to the scheme... -
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New Mazda CX-5 (2026) first look: interior, engine and UK launch detailsOne of Mazda’s best-selling cars is back for a third generation. The new 2026 Mazda CX-5 aims to be one of the best SUVs by staying true to the brand’s... -
Chinese car brands surge in UK as used EV prices crash – 2025 market trends explainedThe UK’s new car market has smashed through one million sales in the first half of 2025, but the landscape is changing faster than ever. Figures from car data analysts... -
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Stellantis diesel engine recall: what UK drivers need to know about the 1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chain issueOwners of popular diesel cars from Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall, Fiat and DS are being urged to check whether their vehicles are affected by a major Stellantis recall, after the group... -
These are the top 10 bestselling cars in the UK 2025: more growth for JuneThe UK has seen growth once again in the new car market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), for the third time this year and the... -
Disabled drivers left behind as councils fail to install accessible EV chargersMore than a third of UK councils don’t provide any on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging suitable for disabled drivers, leaving millions at risk of being excluded from the electric car... -
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Stylish Cupra Terramar for £250 per month: Lease of the Week with Ryan Gilmore (7 July 2025)Welcome back to Lease of the Week, our series where we showcase the best car leasing deals on the web. Each week I choose one car with some tasty monthly... -
EV charger hubs roll-out gathers pace: What this means for youNew figures from Zap-map reveal that 136 new charging hubs, defined as sites with six or more rapid or ultra-rapid chargers, were installed in the first half of 2025. That... -
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This Peugeot is a lot of car from £252 per month: Lease of the Week with Ryan Gilmore (23 June 2025)Welcome back to Lease of the Week, my series where we showcase the best car leasing deals on the web. Each week we select a car with some jaw-dropping deals attached and... -
Urgent ‘stop-drive’ warning issued for Citroen C3 and DS 3 models over potentially fatal airbag riskOwners of Citroen C3 and DS 3 models built between 2009 and 2019 have been told to stop driving their cars immediately due to safety concerns linked to potentially faulty... -
New Audi Q3: Sleek new cabin, smarter layout, and 74-mile PHEV rangeThe third-generation Audi Q3 has arrived, and it’s bringing more than just a nip and tuck, taking aim at the very best SUVs on sale. This all-new model builds on... -
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Citroen and DS airbag recall update: long wait times, but keep pushingUK owners of certain Citroen C3 and DS3 models are still facing long delays in getting dangerous airbags replaced, as the scale of the Takata airbag recall continues to grow....
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Stellantis diesel engine recall: what UK drivers need to know about the 1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chain issueOwners of popular diesel cars from Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall, Fiat and DS are being urged to check whether their vehicles are affected by a major Stellantis recall, after the group...
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Urgent ‘stop-drive’ warning issued for Citroen C3 and DS 3 models over potentially fatal airbag riskOwners of Citroen C3 and DS 3 models built between 2009 and 2019 have been told to stop driving their cars immediately due to safety concerns linked to potentially faulty...
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New Audi Q3: Sleek new cabin, smarter layout, and 74-mile PHEV rangeThe third-generation Audi Q3 has arrived, and it’s bringing more than just a nip and tuck, taking aim at the very best SUVs on sale. This all-new model builds on...
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Chinese car brands surge in UK as used EV prices crash – 2025 market trends explainedThe UK’s new car market has smashed through one million sales in the first half of 2025, but the landscape is changing faster than ever. Figures from car data analysts...
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Chery Tiggo 7 budget SUV confirmed for the UK: should you care?Chery isn’t wasting any time breaking into the UK market following up the launch of its Jaecoo and Omoda-branded cars with the new seven-seater Tiggo 7. Prices start at £24,995...
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New Mazda CX-5 (2026) first look: interior, engine and UK launch detailsOne of Mazda’s best-selling cars is back for a third generation. The new 2026 Mazda CX-5 aims to be one of the best SUVs by staying true to the brand’s...
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Save up to £3,750 on a new EV – government launches new electric car grantThe government has announced a new electric car grant that’ll slash up to £3,750 off the cost of a new electric car. Obviously, there are some caveats to the scheme...
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Leapmotor launches UK’s cheapest new electric car – thanks to its own EV grantLeapmotor has fired the starting pistol on a UK electric car price war by launching its own discount scheme. The LEAP-GRANT cuts the price of its entire EV model range...
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Belt and braces: Labour MP proposes tighter restrictions for newly qualified driversIn May 2024, Labour introduced a new bill to Parliament proposing the introduction of a graduated driving licence system. It is still awaiting further debate by MPs but, if it... -
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Stellantis expands ‘wet belt’ compensation portal to include UK customersStellantis, parent company of several brands including Citroen and Vauxhall, has announced it’s to offer compensation to UK customers affected by mechanical issues caused by the ‘wet belt’ fitted to... -
This Peugeot is a lot of car from £252 per month: Lease of the Week with Ryan Gilmore (23 June 2025)Welcome back to Lease of the Week, my series where we showcase the best car leasing deals on the web. Each week we select a car with some jaw-dropping deals attached and...
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These are the top 10 bestselling cars in the UK 2025: more growth for JuneThe UK has seen growth once again in the new car market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), for the third time this year and the...
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Used electric car prices falling fast - is now the time to buy?Forget about price parity, used electric cars are now cheaper to buy than equivalent petrol and diesel models, Cap HPI has revealed. Average values for used EVs are now falling... -
Bestsellers from Ford, Volkswagen and Land Rover are the most stolen cars – is your car at risk?Just shy of 54,000 cars were stolen in 2024 here in the UK, and data reveals that the Ford Fiesta is still the most stolen car in the UK, having... -
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New BMW iX3 first drive: Brilliantly normalThe new BMW iX3 isn’t just the firm’s new electric SUV – it’s a marker of the firm’s next chapter. As the first model built on BMW’s all-new Neue Klasse... -
New Jaecoo 5 SUV looks set to shake-up the establishment at £25kThe new Jaecoo 5 small SUV has been confirmed for the UK, priced from £24,505 on the road, with deliveries expected from October 2025. It follows the larger Jaecoo 7...
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EV charger hubs roll-out gathers pace: What this means for youNew figures from Zap-map reveal that 136 new charging hubs, defined as sites with six or more rapid or ultra-rapid chargers, were installed in the first half of 2025. That...
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Disabled drivers left behind as councils fail to install accessible EV chargersMore than a third of UK councils don’t provide any on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging suitable for disabled drivers, leaving millions at risk of being excluded from the electric car...
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Tesla cuts charging membership pricing, making Superchargers cheaper for non-Tesla ownersYou’ve been able to charge a non-Tesla electric car at selected sites in the Tesla Supercharger network since May 2022 – but it’s always cost more. The introduction of a... -