Total Recall? Ermmm… not likely

Total Recall? Ermmm… not likely

John Sootheran

Over 3.2 million cars and vans recalled for safety issues between 2018 and 2023 were never taken in for repairs, according to new data obtained via a Freedom of Information...

Total Recall? Ermmm… not likely

John Sootheran

Over 3.2 million cars and vans recalled for safety issues between 2018 and 2023 were never taken in for repairs, according to new data obtained via a Freedom of Information...

Public charges deliver as little as 37% of advertised speed!

Public charges deliver as little as 37% of advertised speed!

John Sootheran

Electric vehicle drivers using public charging points are often getting much slower charging speeds than expected, according to What Car? research.

Public charges deliver as little as 37% of advertised speed!

John Sootheran

Electric vehicle drivers using public charging points are often getting much slower charging speeds than expected, according to What Car? research.

High-mileage drivers shun driver-safety tech

High-mileage drivers shun driver-safety tech

John Sootheran

Only a quarter of high-mileage business drivers regularly use advanced driver assistance systems, aka ADAS, despite their potential to reduce collisions.

High-mileage drivers shun driver-safety tech

John Sootheran

Only a quarter of high-mileage business drivers regularly use advanced driver assistance systems, aka ADAS, despite their potential to reduce collisions.

EV total cost of ownership figures beat ICE in most car segments, and countries

EV total cost of ownership figures beat ICE in most car segments, and countries

John Sootheran

The 2025 Ayvens Car Cost Index shows battery electric vehicles (BEVs) now offer a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) than petrol or diesel cars in many European markets, particularly...

EV total cost of ownership figures beat ICE in most car segments, and countries

John Sootheran

The 2025 Ayvens Car Cost Index shows battery electric vehicles (BEVs) now offer a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) than petrol or diesel cars in many European markets, particularly...

Used EV prices look to stabilise – Cox Automotive

Used EV prices look to stabilise – Cox Automotive

John Sootheran

Cox Automotive forecasts a stable year for the used car market, predicting 7.64 million transactions by the end of 2025. However, there is growing optimism as prices begin to stabilise,...

Used EV prices look to stabilise – Cox Automotive

John Sootheran

Cox Automotive forecasts a stable year for the used car market, predicting 7.64 million transactions by the end of 2025. However, there is growing optimism as prices begin to stabilise,...

Kia EV

Electric cars to increase market share in 2025

John Sootheran

EVs and hybrids are projected to see major growth by 2028, with plug-in hybrids and hybrid electric vehicles increasing by 87.37%, and EVs rising by 177.45%. Petrol vehicles will see...

Electric cars to increase market share in 2025

John Sootheran

EVs and hybrids are projected to see major growth by 2028, with plug-in hybrids and hybrid electric vehicles increasing by 87.37%, and EVs rising by 177.45%. Petrol vehicles will see...

Study shows Used-EVs offer best value

Study shows Used-EVs offer best value

John Sootheran

CarGurus has analysed average prices of used electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) models, revealing a 10% price difference in favour of EVs. On average, used ICE models...

Study shows Used-EVs offer best value

John Sootheran

CarGurus has analysed average prices of used electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) models, revealing a 10% price difference in favour of EVs. On average, used ICE models...

Osprey infographic shows bright future in BEV

Osprey infographic shows bright future in BEV

John Sootheran

Charging network, Osprey, has collated an infographic which demonstrates that the tide is turning towards battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and fast charging.

Osprey infographic shows bright future in BEV

John Sootheran

Charging network, Osprey, has collated an infographic which demonstrates that the tide is turning towards battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and fast charging.

Fleet vehicle servicing

Book fleet servicing early, as dealers face possible MOT rules on recalls

John Sootheran

Fleet managers should avoid booking vehicle servicing at the last minute, as dealerships face the possibility of being swamped by millions of MOT-failure vehicles.

Book fleet servicing early, as dealers face possible MOT rules on recalls

John Sootheran

Fleet managers should avoid booking vehicle servicing at the last minute, as dealerships face the possibility of being swamped by millions of MOT-failure vehicles.

Lexus EV has excellent reliability

BEV reliability advancing faster than ICE vehicles

John Sootheran

A groundbreaking study by London School of Economics and University of Birmingham has revealed that modern battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) are now just as durable as traditional petrol and diesel...

BEV reliability advancing faster than ICE vehicles

John Sootheran

A groundbreaking study by London School of Economics and University of Birmingham has revealed that modern battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) are now just as durable as traditional petrol and diesel...

Toyota EV

Who's top of the automotive brand-loyalty league? – Carwow

John Sootheran

When it comes to brand loyalty and customer retention, Toyota/Lexus takes two of the top three spots, including first place for Toyota. Tesla EVs split the two renowned Japanese brands.

Who's top of the automotive brand-loyalty league? – Carwow

John Sootheran

When it comes to brand loyalty and customer retention, Toyota/Lexus takes two of the top three spots, including first place for Toyota. Tesla EVs split the two renowned Japanese brands.

SMMT vehicle registration data January 2025

January 2025 vehicle registration data – SMMT

John Sootheran

Vehicle registration data for January 2025 from the SMMT

January 2025 vehicle registration data – SMMT

John Sootheran

Vehicle registration data for January 2025 from the SMMT