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Iran conflict triggers surge in EV demand - here's what to know before swapping to

The British car maker has been forced to temporary pause outputs of Range Rovers at Solihull due to a shortage of parts after a major supplier in Norway suffered a factory fire.

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The most reliable used cars have been revealed by Warrantywise. These are the top 10 models - and there's a lot of small, affordable cars on the list.

A market-wide review of new models in showrooms found that only 23% have a gear stick, which is rapidly dying out as car makers ramp up their EV efforts.

Are we being ripped off at the petrol pumps? The Iran war has already cost British drivers

Kemi Badenoch was joined by some of Britain's top business chiefs in attacking the Chancellor who is raking in soaring tax receipts from higher prices at the pumps.
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The 20 most discounted new cars: Drivers can save up to £20k as dealers try to hit March

An investigation of nationwide garages by automotive diagnostic specialist Carly has found that drivers are being overcharged up to five times to genuine cost for simple repairs.

Denza, BYD's new energy vehicle sub-brand, has revelaed Daniel Craig as its new brand ambassador ahead of its European launch.

There has been an unexpected boom in values of modern-classic supercars with collectors pumping huge amounts into securing exotic models.

CarVertical says 20.3% of vehicle background checks it ran on second-hand motors last year showed vehicles having a least one 'damage event'.

Best used electric cars for less than £10k to beat spiralling petrol and diesel prices

The RAC said the average pump price for diesel was now 173.83p a litre, up 3p on yesterday and 31.5p since Donald Trump launched the war on Iran.

The AA's latest EV readiness Index shows that British drivers are more open to getting an EV especially due to low used prices,

This simple component to fix or replace triggered an average of 592 MOT failures per day in 2025, official records held by the DVSA show.

Krystyna Allen, 81, (pictured) left her vehicle in the car park in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, for 11 minutes before moving it because the pay machines did not work.

Drivers stung with £200 car tax in the latest cost-of-motoring blow on top of soaring fuel

Exports of cars and parts from the EU to China fell 34% last year to €16bn (£13.85bn). At the same time, imports from China into the bloc rose 8% to €22bn (£19bn).

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The 'carrot and stick' strategy will see ministers withhold a quarter of the cash earmarked for councils unless they share more performance data with the Government on repairs.

Jaguar design boss Gerry McGovern - the driving force behind 'woke' rebrand - officially

Car park operator NCP will permanently close around 20 of its sites after it filed for insolvency earlier this month.

A SUNNY June day on a riverside road in central London, and an electric moped - driven by the actor Idris Elba - is caught on camera doing 28mph.

Mike Morgan's comments came as the City watchdog prepares to reveal details of a multi-billion-pound compensation scheme.

Thousands of motorists each year get caught out by the bus gate with many claiming to have missed circular signs and red road markings warning them the area permits only buses to travel through.

The 'legal' devices threatening to scupper Rachel Reeves' pay-per-mile tax on electric and

Californian EV maker Rivian is finally coming to the UK with its R2 model. But Britons will have to wait two years to get their hands on the Tesla Model Y rival.

On sale now ahead of first deliveries from April, the smart DS No8 is a sophisticated new arrival. It exudes real character, standing out from the current crop of copycat EVs.

Are car makers REALLY selling enough EVs to meet Labour's green targets?

Almost three quarters of professionals within the industry said it is taking longer to fix vehicles because of an understaffing crisis that could soon cause a spike in garage bills.

Unveiling its latest model this month, bosses say it will 'redefine the grand limousine' by switching from its traditional saloons to an all-new van-based platform.

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The 'carrot and stick' strategy will see ministers withhold a quarter of the cash earmarked for councils unless they share more performance data with the Government on repairs.

For the first time in a single volume, the book chronicles every model Ferrari has produced over 75 years.

BMW i3 is the longest-range electric car on the planet: New £50k saloon can go 559 miles

The Jaecoo 7 viral sensation Chinese SUV, dubbed the 'Temu Range Rover', is launching in a stealth mode Black Edition. You'll be able to snap up the dramatic SUV from May.

The 95-year-old company operates around 340 car parks nationwide, but after crashing into £305million of debt, it collapsed into administration this week.

Sadiq Khan ramps up war on motorists with new hi-tech speed cameras that don't flash or

Prestige car maker says softening of government regulatory rules on the transition to electric and continued demand for big petrol engines from super-rich customers has driven the decision.

With the Chinese car maker already having a strong footprint of undercutting European competition, its new A05 looks set to follow in these tyre tracks.

Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson said the government is 'monitoring' the situation 'carefully', with global supplies under huge pressure.

A major airport in London is set to increase its drop-off parking charges by almost half - becoming the second UK airport to set fees in the double digits.

Changan Deepal S05: Can this Europe-centric £38k electric SUV entice buyers?

France's premium car-maker DS Automobiles has unveiled its new top of the range compact SUV - just don't mistake it for Boots' best-selling beauty range.

Bentley sold 10,131 cars last year - down by 512 or nearly 5% on 2024. It said this was driven 'largely by continued market contraction particularly in China'.

Attacks on workmen by motorists surge as anger grows over Britain's record £19billion

Japanese-owned NCP employs 682 people and manages approximately 340 car parks nationwide, but after crashing into £305million of debt, its future has never been more uncertain.

Troubled lender Close Brothers has announced 600 job cuts as it grapples with the fall-out from Britain's car finance scandal and an attack by a notorious short-seller.

The Denza Z9GT, made by Chinese carmaker BYD, can power up its battery from 10 per cent to 70 per cent in five minutes and to 97 per cent in 12 minutes.

The study found the Chancellor will net around £20million extra a month in VAT on petrol sales if average pump prices remain around their current level.

Major shopping centre to become Britain's largest electric car charging hub

The prime minister is planning to increase fuel duty by 5p a litre in stages from September.

Its headline-grabbing claim to fame is that it's the first electric car in the world to achieve up to 500 miles on one charge, marking a 'new era' for the German car giant.

China's first five-minute charge EV is coming to the UK: Meet the Denza Z9GT

Britain's biggest car park firm is set to crash into administration, the Daily Mail can reveal.

The spike in costs has come amid Iran's ongoing retaliatory bombing of the Gulf, after the country was attacked by the US and Israel on February 28. Pictured: Cars queue at a petrol station

Petrol bosses threatened to pull out of crisis talks with the Government today over 'inflammatory language' on profiteering as prices continue to soar at the pumps.

Amounting to about 20 every week, the alarming toll includes motorists entering slip roads the wrong way, reversing on the hard shoulder and even attempting dangerous U-turns.

Best deals on 26-plate cars: Your ultimate guide to the brands and models with the biggest

Solid state batteries are seen as the key to unlocking incredible performance from EVs and overcome many - if not all - hurdles preventing the mass transition to electric cars.

The SMMT said the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate designed to guide the transition to electric cars is a 'straitjacket' that is putting 'huge pressure' on the automotive sector.

Chinese car makers target larger families: Is MG's new seven-seater a better option than

The Chancellor will tell petrol retailers and energy suppliers that she will 'not tolerate' them profiteering as a result of the Middle East crisis.

The Mayor of London is considering a raft of steps including the new levy on so-called 'Chelsea tractors', more 20mph zones and using AI to catch rule-breakers on the road.

A huge new £17m bike lane has been branded a 'monumental waste of public money' - as it has substantially increased congestion while being used by only a handful of cyclists.

The 86-strong, all-female jury from 55 countries - including the UK - also named the all-electric Leaf as best compact car.

Audi culls flagship car after 32 years of service ferrying Royals, executives and

The brand that produces Britain's most popular Chinese car has unveiled its biggest and most luxurious model yet, which starts from just over £45k.

In 2025, councils across Britain only paid compensation to 19% of claimants, against 29% in 2024, data shows.

Ten ways you can mitigate rising petrol prices as Iran war threatens to send fuel bills

Keir Starmer on Wednesday left the door open for yet another U-turn over Labour's hated fuel duty hike following days of mounting pressure to scrap it.

The OBR said if oil and gas prices stay at current levels the headline CPI would likely stay a percentage point higher than predicted at the Spring Statement just last week.

Oil prices have soared since the US and Israel began strikes against Tehran and exceeded 100 dollars per barrel on Monday.

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Motorists in Britain have found the price of petrol surging over the past ten days since the US-Israel war with Iran began amid concerns over the soaring cost of oil.

Renault goes all-in on EVs as it targets becoming 'benchmark European car maker'

The Royal Automobile Club (RAC) said the number of damage reports it received this February was three-and-a-half times more than in the same month last year

The Chancellor today acknowledged that driving costs had risen 'significantly' since the current rate of 45p-per-mile was last updated 15 years ago.

The electric cars that lose the most range when it's very cold: Hundreds of miles

Some 7,500 Jaecoo 7 SUVs are being called back due to an issue that could make the engine stall.

The devices can deliver charging speeds of up to 1,500kW - three times faster than the most powerful EV chargers currently available in the UK.

Increases at the pump mean filling a typical 55-litre family car with petrol has become £2 more expensive, with a rise of about £3.30 for diesel vehicles.

Routine servicing is becoming more expensive, as exclusive new data compiled for us by the Warranty Solutions Group reveals.

Enormous American SUVs now available to buy in Britain - but are the supersized cars too

The EU's Made in Europe rules would effectively require at least 70% of new electric vehicle components to have been produced in European countries to qualify for various incentives.

EVs last month accounted for 24.2% of all new car sales, having contributed to 25.3% of the market in February 2025. This is well short of the mandated target set by the Government.

A hybrid SUV that can really go the distance: Chery Tiggo 7 is a Chinese car that will

One in three motorists believe SUVs are more dangerous to pedestrians and cyclists than smaller vehicles, according to the latest research by a road safety charity.

Strikes on Iran by the US and Israel have sparked a near 16% increase in oil prices between the markets closing on Friday and opening on Monday.

Ford has introduced a new kind of airbag into its Explorer and Capri EVs. The side airbag technology is inspired by whipped cream canisters. It works to reduce side-impact injuries.

The FCA said it was likely to make several changes to the proposed compensation scheme after receiving more than 1,000 responses to its consultation on the proposals.

One in three EV chargers are billing electric car owners the wrong amount

Alistair Lock, chairman of the Motor Fuel Group said higher oil prices are ' inevitably going to feed through in due course to higher prices at the pump.' Oil surged after war broke out in the Middle East.

A garage in Petersfield, Hampshire, said its vehicles had 'lost power' as an incident saw mechanics find 200 acorns stashed into one air intake pipe.

Do you care where your car comes from? 'Built in Britain' stamp no longer important as

A verdict is expected in the summer, with a secondary trial if car makers are found guilty to determine the level of compensation to be paid out.

A Waymo robotaxi blocked an ambulance that was on its way to attending to victims involved in the deadly terror attack shooting in Austin, Texas on Sunday morning.

A landmark ruling by the First-Tier Tribunal Tax Chamber has been handed down that would apply just 5% VAT to EV public charging instead of 20% currently.

Timothy Howells, from Carmarthenshire,  54, was on his way to collect a pupil when his VW Polo learner car smashed off the road on February 20 on the A484 between Pembrey to Kidwelly,.

Widest eco bridge in Britain being built as part of £460m project... but it's not to

The government has been spying on millions of electric vehicle drivers through their mobile phones as part of a 'bizarre nanny state' plan, a new report has revealed.

The Bavarian firm is the latest vehicle maker to employ humanoids in an effort to reduce labour and manufacturing costs.

Some insurers refuse to underwrite Chinese cars - and when they do, premiums can be twice

EV advocates have celebrated the news as a 'major milestone' that shows that 'electric cars have become mainstream'.

The scheme is only open to people who live in rented properties, own flats, run businesses or occupy houses without driveways.

Lamborghini has moved away from electric vehicles, culling its forthcoming Lanzador EV opting instead for a plug-in hybrid model due to 'very limited demand.'

It has been revealed that £42,194,821 was collected by councils for traffic and parking offences committed on the 10 worst offending streets alone in the financial year 2024/25.

Insider tricks to beat the car salesman and slash up to 20% off: How low you can REALLY

Car makers hope ministers will row back on strict, but unachievable, sales targets for EVs called the 'ZEV Mandate'.

Nearly a third of customers want staff to be honest about imperfections, a study by the Motors & Cazoo consumer insight panel shows.

Would you REALLY save money by switching to an electric car?

Volvo has initiated the recall of more than 40,000 EX30s worldwide after identifying a very small number of instances of batteries overheating, potentially resulting in fires.

Aston Martin will cut a further 20 per cent of its workforce after reporting lower-than-expected profits, as it battles pressure from US tariffs.

Wayve, which was founded in 2017, has secured the backing of tech giants and car makers as it eyes the launch of driverless taxi trials with Uber this year.

Chinese car giant Chery has gone down the copycat campaign route to launch its new Omoda 7 SUV: Kate Moss lookalike Denise Ohnona fronted its London Fashion Week debut.

Brand new cars coming in 2026: Our A-Z preview begins - from BMW to Volkswagen
With a new year comes a fresh batch of cars hitting showrooms for the first time. And 2026's arrivals are predominately EVs. And prices are dropping too with cheaper entrants to the market. But some are high end as well. Here are 13 models to look out for.

Brand new cars coming in 2026: Our A-Z preview Part 2 - from Bentley to new Chinese brand
With a new year comes a fresh batch of cars hitting showrooms for the first time. And 2026's arrivals are predominately EVs. But ther are some new Chinese brands and some performance GTs to enjoy. Here are the second lot of 13 models to look out for.
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How the Renault 5 became the electric car Britain REALLY wants to buy

The EV5 is available in three generously stocked trim levels and much of its hi-spec kit has trickled down from the vastly bigger and more expensive EV9.

Tesla is on a cheaper car crusade and its latest model to be introduced at a lower price is the new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y which comes with 383 miles of range.

The UK's largest used-EV battery study claims they are performing materially better than many assume, with most vehicles comfortably exceeding car maker warranty thresholds.

A report by Auto Trader highlighted Scotland and south-west England as 'in danger of being left behind' in the UK's transition to electric motoring.
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MG puts two cheap EV hatchbacks on sale at the same time - but which one should you buy?

Ohne home charging provider asked customers to take part in a Crowdflex energy trial to earn rewards and help grid demand. In 13 months EV 20,000 customers saved a combined £750k.

Tesla is kicking off 2026 with a new approach and a new cut-price version of its best-selling Model Y SUV by £7,000. We test drove the new Model Y Standard to see if its a bargain or bag full of false promises.

Electric car ranges have come a long way in 15 years. When the Nissan Leaf - the first 'mass-market' EV - arrived in 2010, it offered a range of just 109 miles.

King Charles was at the weekend seen in his new Lotus Eletre. We've driven the Chinese-made all-electric hyper-SUV. Here's what we thought - especially about its 603hp.

Is Tesla turning its back on electric cars? Musk's firm stops producing pioneering Model S

The 'secret initiative' to build a hybrid engine is part of efforts to 'soothe drivers' concerns' about range anxiety amid a slowdown in EV demand across several major markets.

Data provided by the DVSA shows that five of the 10 motors with the worst first MOT pass rates last year are EVs.

Volvo has boldly claimed that it 'sets a new standard for its segment' and hailed it as the model to 'solve the top customer concerns for buying an electric car'.

When it comes to choosing a new car, buyers will want different things. But high up the list for almost all prospective buyers is value for money.
ON THE ROAD: NEW CARS AND TESTS

MG runs low on cars! How the Chinese-owned manufacturer became a victim of its own success

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The Jaecoo 7 - also known as the viral 'Temu Range Rover' - has been crowned the most popular new car among private buyers in the first year on sale in Britain.

The German Fraunhofer Institute says plug-in hybrid vehicles - which as seen as a steppingstone to EVs -.are far less economical than motorists are being led to believe.

A draft for approval has been submitted by the Chinese regulator to ban cut-down, rectangular-shaped steering wheels that, if rubberstamped, will be effective from 1 January next year.

Chery - which is China's largest car exporter - is in talks to utilise a JLR site which is operating at 'undercapacity' to build its own brand cars, according to reports.

Vauxhall owner Stellantis resurrects diesel cars after taking a £19bn hit from EV sales

With the average age of the UK motorcyclist now comfortably over 50, nostalgia is big business in the biking world. And there are few better options that Triumph's updated Sport Classic range.

BYD is the largest EV maker in the world and taking the UK by storm. It's new plug-in hybrid Sealion 5 DM-i model is here. But can it impress as well as deliver an affordable £29,995 starting price?

For the eighth year in a row grey has topped the new car colour charts, 2025 figures from the SMMT confirm. But there is some colour in the top three...

One of the most overlooked factors when looking at running costs to choose a next car is depreciation. Yet this could ultimately have the biggest hit on your bank account.

CARS & MOTORING: ON TEST

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Ineos Grenadier gets an upgrade for 2026: Has a steering overhaul finally made Sir Jim Ratcliffe's go-anywhere off-roader better to drive on the road?

With over a dozen different Chinese brands now on sale in the UK, we take a look at how they've already significantly disrupted the market.

From upmarket superminis to legendary roadsters and the nation's favourite family hatchback, some notable automotive icons have been put to the chopping block.

In April, Labour stopped double cabs from being treated as commericial vehicles, and instead they are being treated as cars.

New car showrooms last year were the busiest they've been since the pandemic. But which were the most popular models of all? Here's the top 10 countdown.
CLASSIC CARS AND AUCTIONS

Nineties Range Rover winched out of a garage after 30 years with only 750 miles on the

The former Top Gear presenter and motoring enthusiast is selling four of his prized motors next month - including a Fast Ford and a pre-war touring car.

The rare Prancing Horses each drew landmark multi-million-pound winning bids, with one selling for nearly three times the previous highest figure to leave a US auction room in disbelief.

The returning classic will be built near Oxford and powered by a V8 petrol engine, bosses behind the new project promise.

Which classic motors are currently representing the very best value with attainable prices and could be on the verge of exploding in price in the coming months?

Back to school motors: As kids return from summer holidays, these are some of the best

A classic car can be an investment as well as a purchase of passion - but only if you buy the right model at the most opportune moment.

Classic car expert and editor of the Hagerty Price Guide UK John Mayhead counts down the biggest value classic car sales of the previous 12 months for This is Money.

Welshman John Williams - a welder and garage owner by trade - was just 18 when, in 1972, he set himself the target of buying his dream car: an Aston Martin DB5.

These cars are easy to use on a daily basis, but old enough to offer more engagement and entertainment than many modern equivalents.

The 50 greatest British cars of all time ranked by experts - do YOU agree with all their

With Britons preparing to protect their savings from a tax-raising Autumn Budget, a classic car could be a far more interesting alternative to piling money into cash and investment Isas or pensions.

Having bought the worn down 2007 diesel Range Rover on eBay last year, the owner later stumbled on hallmarks of a Royal motor.

What is the most money ever spent on a motor car sold at auction? Here's the top 10 countdown of models to change hands for the biggest sums when hammers dropped in auction rooms.

Everyone remembers the cars their parents had when they were kids. On Father's Day, we celebrate the motors dads across Britain were driving in the 1970s, '80s and '90s.
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