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- PrivatePlates.co.uk explained: how its private plate prices work
PrivatePlates.co.uk, New Reg's online shop, prices every private plate the DVLA also sells below the DVLA's own price for the same mark, currently by £1.
18 Oct 2026 · Number Plate Stories · Promo Plates Desk
- Mercedes-AMG GT SUV revealed with up to 1,153 hp
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its all-electric GT SUV in three distinct variants, with the top-specification model producing a claimed 1,153 horsepower.
17 Oct 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Porsche Mission S concept previews new supercar above the 911
Porsche has unveiled the Mission S concept, a mid-engined supercar study that points toward a production model sitting above the 911.
15 Oct 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Cupra Raval gets Abt styling pack with late-November order date
Cupra has added the Raval electric hatchback to its Custom Cupra by Abt range, with the styling package set to become available to order in late November.
12 Oct 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Peugeot E-T16 concept revives Group B rally spirit in electric form
Peugeot has revealed the electric E-T16 concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, honouring the 205 T16's Group B rally legacy while hinting at the next generation of its electric 208.
12 Oct 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Citroën confirms new 2CV electric car at €15,000 by 2028
Citroën has revealed an electric 2CV concept at the Paris Motor Show, with a production version targeting a €15,000 starting price due by 2028.
11 Oct 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Fiat Multiplay concept blends pickup, SUV and minivan in one
Fiat has revealed the Multiplay concept, a vehicle that combines three body styles in a single design inspired by the original Multipla.
11 Oct 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Volkswagen ID. Tiguan revealed as replacement for ID.4 and ID.5
Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Tiguan, an electric SUV that will replace both the ID.4 and ID.5 when it arrives next year.
9 Oct 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Near real-time fuel prices come to Google Maps for UK drivers
Petrol and diesel prices are now shown on Google Maps in near real-time, giving UK drivers a straightforward way to compare costs before they fill up.
8 Oct 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Jaguar Type 01 revealed as 1,016bhp electric luxury car
Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, a 1,016bhp all-electric model intended to reposition the British brand as an ultra-exclusive luxury EV maker.
7 Oct 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- UK tariffs on Chinese electric cars under consideration
The UK government is drawing up plans that could place tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, a move that may push up showroom prices for British buyers.
5 Oct 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- MINI Countryman SE Midnight Edition goes on sale in the UK
MINI has added a Midnight Edition trim to the electric Countryman SE, and it is now available to order in the UK.
1 Oct 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- MFG offers 25% off EV charging through its Connect app
Motor Fuel Group has announced a 25% saving for EV Power customers who charge through the MFG Connect app.
1 Oct 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- BMW X3 M50 xDrive gets more power and a Black Package
BMW has upgraded the X3 M50 xDrive with a meaningful power increase and a new cosmetic Black Package that darkens the car's exterior and interior trim.
1 Oct 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Toyota drops caravan onto new Hilux in Top Gear tribute test
Toyota has recreated a famous Top Gear destruction test by dropping a caravan onto the latest Hilux, this time an electric version.
30 Sept 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Strategic Road Network travel time data published for 2025-26
The Department for Transport has released official travel time and congestion figures covering England's motorways and major A roads for the year ending June 2026.
30 Sept 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Volkswagen ID.4 rebranded as ID. Tiguan in mid-cycle refresh
Volkswagen is renaming its ID.4 electric SUV the ID. Tiguan as part of a mid-cycle update that goes beyond cosmetic changes.
28 Sept 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Honda may build $2.5bn hybrid plant in Ohio, but plans unconfirmed
Honda is reported to be considering a major hybrid vehicle manufacturing facility in Ohio, though the company has not confirmed any final decision.
25 Sept 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Free bus scheme delivers 14 million journeys for UK families
A government summer savings scheme provided over 14 million free bus journeys, helping families reduce travel costs during the summer period.
25 Sept 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Renault 8 Gordini concept revives 1960s rally car as an EV
Renault is set to reveal an electric concept based on the classic 8 Gordini at the 2026 Paris Motor Show.
24 Sept 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- STATS19 and ONS death data linked to sharpen road fatality figures
The Department for Transport has begun matching road collision fatality records with official death registrations to improve the accuracy of UK road death statistics.
24 Sept 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- STATS19 road collision data may be mapped to UK roads network
The Department for Transport has examined whether official road casualty records can be matched to a digital road network to sharpen the accuracy of collision statistics.
24 Sept 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- What causes fatal road collisions in Great Britain
Official government figures identify speed, alcohol, drugs and seatbelt non-use as the leading factors behind fatal road collisions across Great Britain.
24 Sept 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Nissan Pixo returns as an electric city car for 2027
Nissan has revived the Pixo name for a small all-electric hatchback aimed at urban drivers, with deliveries expected to begin in early 2027.
23 Sept 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo LWB arrives with bigger battery and load
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a long-wheelbase version of the ID. Buzz Cargo, bringing an 86 kWh battery and 4.4 cubic metres of cargo volume.
23 Sept 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Transport Secretary sets out active travel approach
The Transport Secretary has outlined the government's approach to active travel at the Making Active Places conference.
22 Sept 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Skoda boss Klaus Zellmer named new Volvo Cars CEO
Klaus Zellmer, currently leading Skoda, will become President and CEO of Volvo Cars by October 2027 at the latest.
21 Sept 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Volvo plans 13 new models by 2030 across multiple bodystyles
Volvo has confirmed plans to introduce 13 new models by 2030, spanning hybrid and electric powertrains and moving beyond its core SUV range.
17 Sept 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Volvo plans 13 new cars by 2030 in its largest ever product push
Volvo has announced plans to introduce 13 new models before the end of the decade, covering both electric vehicles and next-generation hybrids.
17 Sept 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Porsche Cayenne Electric gets 11 kW wireless charging option
Porsche has made wireless charging available for the Cayenne Electric, adding an 11 kW inductive system alongside powered doors and other new features.
16 Sept 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Nissan ploughs £170m into Sunderland plant as new Kicks hybrid
Nissan has committed £170 million to its Sunderland factory and confirmed the new Kicks will be built there as a series hybrid for European buyers.
16 Sept 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- 2027 Porsche Cayenne EV gets automatic doors at a button press
Porsche's next Cayenne electric SUV will offer power-operated doors as an option, bringing a feature previously associated with luxury marques such as Rolls-Royce to its flagship SUV.
16 Sept 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Volkswagen ID.3 GTI becomes the most powerful GTI ever made
Volkswagen has revealed the facelifted ID.3 GTI, an electric hot hatch that carries more power than any GTI model the brand has previously produced.
16 Sept 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Nissan Kicks E-Power confirmed for Europe with UK production
Nissan has confirmed its Kicks E-Power crossover for European markets, with the model set to be built at the company's Sunderland plant alongside the Qashqai and Juke.
16 Sept 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- 2028 Volvo XC60 and XC90 claim record plug-in hybrid electric range
Volvo has revealed updated XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrids for 2028, each offering more than 70 miles of electric range, which multiple reports describe as the highest figure of any PHEV currently available.
15 Sept 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- BMW killed the Z4, but Alpina's founders just brought it back
A new company founded by former Alpina personnel is producing 99 limited-run roadsters based on the discontinued BMW Z4, with 429 hp and bespoke bodywork.
11 Sept 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- How Audi cut nearly two years from A2 e-tron development
Audi has unveiled the A2 e-tron, an entry-level electric model built at Ingolstadt using a development process nearly two years shorter than previous projects.
11 Sept 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Why do people travel? UK government data explained
The Department for Transport publishes regular statistics on why people make journeys, revealing how work, leisure and personal trips shape road and transport use across the UK.
10 Sept 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Two new non-executive members join DfT board
Sir Charles Randell CBE and Harjit Sandhu have been appointed as non-executive board members of the Department for Transport.
9 Sept 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- How much drivers can save by shopping around for fuel
Petrol prices vary by as much as 12p a litre across UK forecourts, meaning a 50-litre fill-up can cost £6 more at an expensive site than a cheaper one.
9 Sept 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey