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These are the top 10 bestselling cars in the UK 2024: October dips for all but full EVsFigures for new car registrations released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show the UK’s new car market fell 6% in October, while demand for electric vehicles... -
UK petrol and diesel prices: Relief for drivers following Chancellor's fuel duty freezeDrivers will be relieved at the news that Fuel Duty has been frozen in the 2024 Autumn Budget Statement. It builds on the good news at the fuel pumps as... -
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Autumn Budget 2024: What the fuel duty freeze, VED First Year Rates and EV incentives mean for youRachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has unveiled her first Autumn Budget, and the key takeaways for motorists include a freeze on fuel duty, £500 million extra investment for pothole... -
Have you bought fake car parts? New campaign highlights the dangersIf you’re buying parts for your car, it can be all too tempting to go for what looks like a crazily good deal on brand-name tyres, brakes, batteries and so... -
Value-packed: Skoda Elroq revealed as new compact electric SUVWhile the best electric cars have historically been much more expensive than their petrol and diesel equivalents, that’s starting to change. In fact, they’re closer to achieving price parity than... -
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Pick your poison – they cost the same: new Vauxhall Frontera hybrid and EV on sale nowThe new Vauxhall Frontera is on sale – and with it, Vauxhall has achieved something no other manufacturer has yet managed. As is fashionable these days, it’s available with both... -
DfT confirms ban on petrol and diesel cars will be moved from 2035 to 2030The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that it will ‘provide certainty’ to manufacturers by reverting the UK’s petrol and diesel car ban back to 2030 from the extended 2035... -
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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... -
What has the Labour government promised drivers?The Labour party claimed a landslide victory in the 2024 general election – and that means the UK will soon see some changes to its transport legislation. Here at Parkers,... -
Reelin' in the Years: Labour set to move 2035 petrol and diesel car ban back to 2030The new Labour government has pledged to reverse the previous government’s decision to delay the petrol and diesel car ban from 2030 to 2035. Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet is yet... -
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Bucking the trend: new Audi A5 launched with petrol and diesel powerAudi has had a change of heart. Just two short years ago, the firm told us it was striving to become an electric-only car manufacturer by 2029. It also proudly... -
Fiat Grande Panda: a fresh new face in the city car classFiat has officially revealed its new Grande Panda as a 125th birthday present to itself in the form of a new baby SUV that kickstarts a stylish new family of... -
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Nothing is sacred: Ford Capri reborn as electric SUVFord seems to struggle with introspection. Just four years ago, the brand was pelted with vitriol for slapping the Mustang badge on the boot of its first-ever electric SUV. Now,... -
New MG HS looks set to offer space, extra electric range for PHEV, and unbeatable value...The new MG HS has appeared at, of all places, the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The family-sized SUV, which is the largest in MG’s range, has got all-new looks inside... -
Will life for drivers change under a Labour government?The Labour party has won the 2024 UK General Election in a resounding landslide, meaning that there will be changes to transport policy. Understandably, Labour buried its motoring policies behind... -
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More smart speed cameras being rolled out: no escape for phone users and unbelted drivers!Safety on the roads is getting a tech upgrade in the UK with the introduction of the latest digital speed cameras. These new ‘ultra’ Jenoptik Vector-SR cameras are being rolled... -
Don’t call it a comeback: Volvo V60 and V90 estates return to UK showroomsVolvo has confirmed it’ll reintroduce the V60 estate and V90 estate to the UK, backtracking on its decision to axe both models from our market in mid 2023. The brand... -
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Toyota safety scandal - are UK cars affected?The world’s largest car maker, Toyota, has admitted to providing incorrect or manipulated safety certification data in its home country, Japan. Here we explain what the ongoing Toyota safety scandal... -
BMW 3 Series updated for 2024 with a big improvement for the 330e plug-in hybridThe BMW 3 Series, heart of the BMW range, has been updated for 2024. Following a more extensive facelift in 2022, this upgrade brings changes to the interior – including... -
The price of distraction: using your phone at the wheel could cost you more than £500New research has found that drivers who are caught using their mobile phones behind the wheel will pay, on average, £569 for the privilege. That figure is split between 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...
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UK petrol and diesel prices: Relief for drivers following Chancellor's fuel duty freezeDrivers will be relieved at the news that Fuel Duty has been frozen in the 2024 Autumn Budget Statement. It builds on the good news at the fuel pumps as...
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Autumn Budget 2024: What the fuel duty freeze, VED First Year Rates and EV incentives mean for youRachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has unveiled her first Autumn Budget, and the key takeaways for motorists include a freeze on fuel duty, £500 million extra investment for pothole...
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Lexus, Land Rover and Fords are the most stolen cars – is your car on the list?New data reveals that Ford Fiestas are the most stolen cars in the UK. But in terms of percentages, Toyota and Lexus hybrids top the Top 10 list, followed by... -
These are the top 10 bestselling cars in the UK 2024: October dips for all but full EVsFigures for new car registrations released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show the UK’s new car market fell 6% in October, while demand for electric vehicles...
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More smart speed cameras being rolled out: no escape for phone users and unbelted drivers!Safety on the roads is getting a tech upgrade in the UK with the introduction of the latest digital speed cameras. These new ‘ultra’ Jenoptik Vector-SR cameras are being rolled...
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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... -
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BMW 3 Series updated for 2024 with a big improvement for the 330e plug-in hybridThe BMW 3 Series, heart of the BMW range, has been updated for 2024. Following a more extensive facelift in 2022, this upgrade brings changes to the interior – including...
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Reelin' in the Years: Labour set to move 2035 petrol and diesel car ban back to 2030The new Labour government has pledged to reverse the previous government’s decision to delay the petrol and diesel car ban from 2030 to 2035. Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet is yet...
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New MG HS looks set to offer space, extra electric range for PHEV, and unbeatable value...The new MG HS has appeared at, of all places, the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The family-sized SUV, which is the largest in MG’s range, has got all-new looks inside...
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Nothing is sacred: Ford Capri reborn as electric SUVFord seems to struggle with introspection. Just four years ago, the brand was pelted with vitriol for slapping the Mustang badge on the boot of its first-ever electric SUV. Now,...
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Value-packed: Skoda Elroq revealed as new compact electric SUVWhile the best electric cars have historically been much more expensive than their petrol and diesel equivalents, that’s starting to change. In fact, they’re closer to achieving price parity than...
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Belt and braces: Labour MP proposes tighter restrictions for newly qualified driversA new bill proposing the introduction of a graduated driving licence system has been introduced to Parliament. It is still awaiting further debate by MPs but, if it becomes law,... -
Pick your poison – they cost the same: new Vauxhall Frontera hybrid and EV on sale nowThe new Vauxhall Frontera is on sale – and with it, Vauxhall has achieved something no other manufacturer has yet managed. As is fashionable these days, it’s available with both...
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Why car insurance premiums have smashed through the £1,000 barrier and what you can do to fight backThe average car insurance policy in 2024 is £1,361 compared to £919 in 2022 according to exclusive data supplied by Mustard. While this figure may not represent the entire UK... -
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DfT confirms ban on petrol and diesel cars will be moved from 2035 to 2030The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that it will ‘provide certainty’ to manufacturers by reverting the UK’s petrol and diesel car ban back to 2030 from the extended 2035...
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Bucking the trend: new Audi A5 launched with petrol and diesel powerAudi has had a change of heart. Just two short years ago, the firm told us it was striving to become an electric-only car manufacturer by 2029. It also proudly...
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Audi Q2 2020 facelift - full detailsAudi has updated its popular Q2 compact SUV with a new look and new technology. The smallest SUV that Audi makes has always been distinctly styled, and this facelift only... -
Fiat Grande Panda: a fresh new face in the city car classFiat has officially revealed its new Grande Panda as a 125th birthday present to itself in the form of a new baby SUV that kickstarts a stylish new family of...
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Cazoo ending car sales: what it means for youOnline used car retailer Cazoo is winding down its sales operation and will reorganise itself as a cars for sale website, according to reports. The move could leave tens of... -