Consumer

Osprey accesible EV charging hub Ford
Three of the UK's biggest charging firms, including Osprey, say their prices are as low as they can go
Consumer

Average EV fast-charging costs soar above petrol

New data released by the RAC reveals public charger prices have risen by more than 50% in just eight months

10 January 2023
Average EV fast-charging costs soar above petrol
Mercedes charging network
Hubs will be fitted with between four to 30 chargers, all of which will offer 350kW speeds
Consumer

Mercedes-Benz to roll out own 350kW charging network this year

German marque will target markets including Europe, North America and China; first chargers to arrive in 2023

5 January 2023
Mercedes-Benz to roll out own 350kW charging network this year
UK motorway gantry speed limits
MPs also raised concerns that increased uptake of larger, heavier vehicles has worsened pollution
Consumer

New 64mph limit and Sunday drives ban could cut emissions

New report from Environmental Audit Committee suggests Government consults to cut fuel use

5 January 2023
New 64mph limit and Sunday drives ban could cut emissions
Tesla supercharer
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

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