Consumer

Tesla offers 6000 miles of free charging to drive year-end sales

The offer applies to drivers in the UK who take delivery of new Tesla electric cars between 15-31 December

16 December 2022
Tesla offers 6000 miles of free charging to drive year-end sales
octavia iv estatefront
The Octavia iV first went on sale in November 2020
Consumer

Skoda removes Octavia PHEV from sale due to order backlog

Czech manufacturer tells Autocar the move is temporary but has put “no timescale” on its return

12 December 2022
Skoda removes Octavia PHEV from sale due to order backlog
Fuel pumps man shocked
Fuel prices rose a record 50p per litre between January and July 2022
Consumer

CMA review finds fuel prices not falling fast enough

Competition and Markets Authority analysis finds evidence of “rocket and feather” pricing for fuel during 2022

7 December 2022
CMA review finds fuel prices not falling fast enough
ULEZ pollution
Only cars that meet strict emission standards will be allowed to enter London boroughs without paying a charge
Consumer

London's Ultra Low Emission Zone to cover entire city

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan confirmed the zone, which penalises the most polluting cars, will expand from August 2023

25 November 2022
London's Ultra Low Emission Zone to cover entire city
Dealership car front wheels
Despite rising new car registrations, low stocks and long delivery times have troubled the industry
Consumer

New car deliveries unsteady amid supply shortages

New car buyers should "plan ahead" for the exact car they're looking for, says leading industry figure

23 November 2022
New car deliveries unsteady amid supply shortages
Autumn Statement Volkswagen ID3
After a 2025 tax-band rise for all drivetrain types, rates will be frozen until 2028
Consumer

Autumn Statement confirms rising costs for electric fleets

Higher tax and charging prices are incoming, but the chancellor 'has listened' to industry

18 November 2022
Autumn Statement confirms rising costs for electric fleets
Peugeot 208 2022 filling with petrol
Reported increase would be the first time a government has raised fuel duty in cash terms since 2011
Consumer

Fuel duty may rise by 12p per litre next year

News of potential hike in fuel duty follows today's autumn budget statement

17 November 2022
Fuel duty may rise by 12p per litre next year
Tesla Model 3 and VW ID4 charging at charging station
Electric vehicles are currently exempt from paying road tax
Consumer

Official: electric vehicles to pay VED from 2025

Plans to charge VED for electric cars, vans and motorcycles confirmed in Autumn Statement

17 November 2022
Official: electric vehicles to pay VED from 2025
Fuel
Prices for fuel hit record levels in July
Consumer

RAC warns of fuel duty rise in Autumn Budget

Group tells prime minister Rishi Sunak and chancellor Jeremy Hunt that any increase "would force the millions to spend even more on fuel"

17 November 2022
RAC warns of fuel duty rise in Autumn Budget
Crashed Tesla Model S
It might not look great, but the Tesla Model S scored well in the latest round of tests
New cars

Tesla Model S and Range Rover lead batch of five-star NCAP scores

Fifteen out of sixteen cars achieved five-star scores in the organisation's latest round of safety tests

16 November 2022
Tesla Model S and Range Rover lead batch of five-star NCAP scores

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