Lexus updates UX 300h for 2026 with added safety tech and revised pricing

Lexus updates UX 300h for 2026 with added safety tech and revised pricing

John Sootheran

The Lexus UX 300h has been refreshed for 2026 with revised trim levels, additional driver assistance and prices starting at £38,095.

Lexus updates UX 300h for 2026 with added safety tech and revised pricing

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John Sootheran

The Lexus UX 300h has been refreshed for 2026 with revised trim levels, additional driver assistance and prices starting at £38,095.

Škoda marks 10 years of Kodiaq with limited Edition X

Škoda marks 10 years of Kodiaq with limited Edition X

John Sootheran

Škoda has introduced a limited run Škoda Kodiaq Edition X to mark a decade since the SUV’s launch. Priced at £40,590 on the road with a P11D value of £39,995,...

Škoda marks 10 years of Kodiaq with limited Edition X

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John Sootheran

Škoda has introduced a limited run Škoda Kodiaq Edition X to mark a decade since the SUV’s launch. Priced at £40,590 on the road with a P11D value of £39,995,...

BYD updates SEAL for 2026 with larger boot and added tech

BYD updates SEAL for 2026 with larger boot and added tech

John Sootheran

The BYD SEAL has been revised for the 2026 model year, with improved practicality and additional driver technology while retaining its £45,730 starting price.

BYD updates SEAL for 2026 with larger boot and added tech

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John Sootheran

The BYD SEAL has been revised for the 2026 model year, with improved practicality and additional driver technology while retaining its £45,730 starting price.

CUPRA Raval production ramps up ahead of 2026 launch

CUPRA Raval production ramps up ahead of 2026 launch

John Sootheran

The CUPRA Raval will enter series production in 2026, becoming the first fully electric model built at Martorell and the first car to use Volkswagen’s new MEB+ platform.

CUPRA Raval production ramps up ahead of 2026 launch

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The CUPRA Raval will enter series production in 2026, becoming the first fully electric model built at Martorell and the first car to use Volkswagen’s new MEB+ platform.

Safety concerns shaping how women use public EV charging

Safety concerns shaping how women use public EV charging

John Sootheran

Research from Europcar suggests personal safety plays a significant role in where women choose to charge their electric vehicles.

Safety concerns shaping how women use public EV charging

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John Sootheran

Research from Europcar suggests personal safety plays a significant role in where women choose to charge their electric vehicles.

Charging market consolidation gathers pace as major deals reshape UK landscape

Charging market consolidation gathers pace as major deals reshape UK landscape

John Sootheran

The UK public charging sector has seen three major acquisitions in a single week, signalling the consolidation many in the industry have predicted.

Charging market consolidation gathers pace as major deals reshape UK landscape

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John Sootheran

The UK public charging sector has seen three major acquisitions in a single week, signalling the consolidation many in the industry have predicted.

EV demand stalls as pay per mile tax concerns grow

EV demand stalls as pay per mile tax concerns grow

John Sootheran

Electric vehicle momentum slowed sharply at the start of 2026, with registrations rising by just 0.1% in January, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

EV demand stalls as pay per mile tax concerns grow

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John Sootheran

Electric vehicle momentum slowed sharply at the start of 2026, with registrations rising by just 0.1% in January, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Volvo EX30 Black Edition arrives from £40,060

Volvo EX30 Black Edition arrives from £40,060

John Sootheran

Volvo has introduced a new Black Edition version of its all electric EX30, adding a darker, more distinctive look to one of the UK’s top selling EVs.

Volvo EX30 Black Edition arrives from £40,060

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John Sootheran

Volvo has introduced a new Black Edition version of its all electric EX30, adding a darker, more distinctive look to one of the UK’s top selling EVs.

Geely EX2 set for UK arrival as £20,000 electric hatchback

Geely EX2 set for UK arrival as £20,000 electric hatchback

John Sootheran

Geely will introduce its third UK model this summer with the launch of the EX2, a compact electric hatchback expected to start from around £20,000.

Geely EX2 set for UK arrival as £20,000 electric hatchback

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John Sootheran

Geely will introduce its third UK model this summer with the launch of the EX2, a compact electric hatchback expected to start from around £20,000.

Omoda introduces 0% finance on Omoda 9 SHS for March plate change

Omoda introduces 0% finance on Omoda 9 SHS for March plate change

John Sootheran

Omoda UK has launched a 0% APR PCP offer on its flagship Omoda 9 SHS, aiming to boost demand during the March plate change period. The deal runs across its...

Omoda introduces 0% finance on Omoda 9 SHS for March plate change

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John Sootheran

Omoda UK has launched a 0% APR PCP offer on its flagship Omoda 9 SHS, aiming to boost demand during the March plate change period. The deal runs across its...

Which models pose greatest theft risk?

Which models pose greatest theft risk?

John Sootheran

New analysis of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Lost or Stolen data shows a welcome drop in vehicle crime during 2025, alongside improved recovery performance.

Which models pose greatest theft risk?

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John Sootheran

New analysis of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Lost or Stolen data shows a welcome drop in vehicle crime during 2025, alongside improved recovery performance.

Tesla cuts entry Model Y price to £44,990 with new Long Range RWD

Tesla cuts entry Model Y price to £44,990 with new Long Range RWD

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Tesla has strengthened its position in the UK fleet market with the launch of a new entry-level Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, priced from £44,990. The revised line-up drops...

Tesla cuts entry Model Y price to £44,990 with new Long Range RWD

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ian richardson

Tesla has strengthened its position in the UK fleet market with the launch of a new entry-level Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, priced from £44,990. The revised line-up drops...

Fleet electrification increasingly delivering lower TCO

Fleet electrification increasingly delivering lower TCO

John Sootheran

The shift to electric vehicles is starting to pay off financially for large commercial fleets, according to new research into total cost of ownership.

Fleet electrification increasingly delivering lower TCO

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John Sootheran

The shift to electric vehicles is starting to pay off financially for large commercial fleets, according to new research into total cost of ownership.

Which cars are most likely to fail their first MOT?

Which cars are most likely to fail their first MOT?

John Sootheran

New analysis of first-time MOT results from 2025 offers an early insight into which cars may be more prone to issues after three years on the road, a useful reliability...

Which cars are most likely to fail their first MOT?

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John Sootheran

New analysis of first-time MOT results from 2025 offers an early insight into which cars may be more prone to issues after three years on the road, a useful reliability...

Fleet tax round-up: eVED plans raise cost, fairness and fraud concerns

Fleet tax round-up: eVED plans raise cost, fairness and fraud concerns

John Sootheran

Proposals for a new electric vehicle pay-per-mile tax (eVED) are drawing increasing attention from fleet operators, with questions emerging around cost, fairness and unintended consequences.

Fleet tax round-up: eVED plans raise cost, fairness and fraud concerns

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John Sootheran

Proposals for a new electric vehicle pay-per-mile tax (eVED) are drawing increasing attention from fleet operators, with questions emerging around cost, fairness and unintended consequences.

Škoda previews Epiq as brand’s most affordable electric SUV

Škoda previews Epiq as brand’s most affordable electric SUV

John Sootheran

Škoda Auto has previewed the new Epiq, a compact all-electric city SUV designed to make EV ownership more accessible for everyday drivers and fleets. The model will be officially unveiled...

Škoda previews Epiq as brand’s most affordable electric SUV

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John Sootheran

Škoda Auto has previewed the new Epiq, a compact all-electric city SUV designed to make EV ownership more accessible for everyday drivers and fleets. The model will be officially unveiled...