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Anthony Sharkey, Chief Operating Officer, New Reg Limited

Anthony Sharkey

Chief Operating Officer, New Reg Limited

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Anthony Sharkey is Chief Operating Officer of New Reg Limited, leading day to day operations across Car.co.uk, Trader.co.uk and Garage.co.uk. His background spans logistics, vehicle recycling and digital transformation, and he helped build the customer-first model behind instant valuations and rapid nationwide collection.

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Car Market Insights

Suzuki e Sky: tiny electric kei car heading to UK in 2027

Suzuki is preparing to bring its lightweight electric kei car, the e Sky, to European markets including the UK, with a Japanese launch expected this autumn.

24 Aug 2026
Car Market Insights

Tesla Semi electric lorry confirmed for European market

Tesla has confirmed its Semi electric lorry will be sold in Europe, with specifications set to be revealed at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover.

20 Aug 2026
Car Market Insights

Volvo EX60 tested: why it's Volvo's best EV yet

The Volvo EX60 has arrived in the UK as a mid-sized electric SUV promising up to 503 miles of range and ultra-rapid charging on a new platform.

19 Aug 2026
Car Market Insights

CMA updates its road fuel market monitoring to June 2026

The Competition and Markets Authority has published its latest monitoring update covering fuel prices, retailer margins and the Middle East conflict's impact through to the end of June 2026.

18 Aug 2026
Car Market Insights

Porsche Taycan set for discontinuation by 2030, reports claim

Multiple reports suggest Porsche plans to phase out its Taycan electric saloon by 2030, with a successor expected to sit alongside a next-generation Panamera.

14 Aug 2026
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Porsche reportedly planning to end Taycan production by 2030

Reports from a German business newspaper suggest Porsche intends to discontinue its Taycan electric sports car by 2030, as sales have fallen sharply since the model's early success.

14 Aug 2026
Car Market Insights

Fuel shopping: drivers can save £5 a tank by choosing wisely

Choosing a cheaper forecourt over a dearer one can save a typical driver around £5 every time they fill up, according to official UK fuel price data.

14 Aug 2026
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New Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupe has a 6-cylinder soundtrack

Mercedes-AMG has revealed an electric GT 53 4-Door Coupe that uses two motors instead of three and plays a synthetic six-cylinder sound through its speakers.

13 Aug 2026
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Vauxhall Astra PHEV 2026 facelift: EV edges it, say reviewers

The facelifted Vauxhall Astra PHEV has been driven by multiple outlets, with reviewers finding it a strong mid-range choice even as the full EV version draws praise.

12 Aug 2026
Car Market Insights

UK motorway fuel premium holds at 15.9p a litre

Official price data puts unleaded at motorway services 15.9p a litre above the branded forecourt average, with a 36.0p spread between individual sites.

11 Aug 2026
Car Market Insights

UK petrol and diesel prices: what drivers are paying today

Average petrol stands at 161.6p a litre across UK forecourts, while diesel is nearly 20p a litre higher at 181.9p.

10 Aug 2026
Car Market Insights

UK petrol and diesel prices today: the national picture

UK drivers face average petrol prices of 161.7p and diesel at 182.0p per litre today.

9 Aug 2026
Car Market Insights

Some UK forecourts change fuel prices eight times in three days

Official government fuel price data shows a small number of UK forecourts are moving their unleaded prices several times a day, with some stations shifting by as much as 5p a litre within hours.

8 Aug 2026
Car Market Insights

Ford Fathom: new US electric pickup priced from $29,945

Ford has revealed its affordable electric pickup truck is called the Fathom, priced from $29,945 in the United States. UK pricing is not yet announced.

6 Aug 2026
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UK fuel price geography: 25.0p a litre between districts

Official data across 545 postcode districts shows a 25.0p a litre spread in average unleaded, from BT49 to RG17.

6 Aug 2026
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UK fuel brand league: 13.6p a litre from cheapest to dearest

Ranked from official price data, Go leads on average unleaded at 150.8p, against a 25-brand mean of 160.1p.

6 Aug 2026
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Some UK forecourts are changing fuel prices multiple times a day

Official UK government fuel price data shows a small number of forecourts adjusting their unleaded prices as many as seven times in a 72-hour window.

6 Aug 2026
Car Market Insights

Mercedes-AMG electric GT 53 arrives with synthetic inline-six sound

Mercedes-AMG has added a more affordable, longer-range GT 53 4-Door Coupé to its electric line-up, complete with a synthesised inline-six soundtrack.

6 Aug 2026
Car Market Insights

Fuel shopping could save UK drivers £5 every time they fill up

A ten-pence-per-litre gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourts means a typical tank of petrol costs around £5 more at a dearer station.

5 Aug 2026
Car Market Insights

Supermarket forecourts are undercutting the national average

Drivers filling up at supermarket forecourts are paying around 1.9p a litre less for unleaded than the UK national average, according to official UK fuel price data.

4 Aug 2026
Car Market Insights

UK petrol and diesel prices: what drivers paid, 2 August 2026

Petrol averaged 160.7p a litre at UK forecourts on 2 August 2026, with diesel at 180.0p, a gap of nearly 20p between the two fuels.

2 Aug 2026
Car Market Insights

UK fuel market this week: supermarket gap at 3.9p a litre

Promo's weekly reading of official forecourt price data: the supermarket discount, the motorway premium and the postcode divide, all in one bulletin for the week commencing 27 July 2026.

30 Jul 2026
Car Market Insights

New Mercedes GLA revealed with 408-mile electric range

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the third-generation GLA, arriving in electric form this November with a claimed range of up to 408 miles.

29 Jul 2026
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Fuel costs outpacing UK inflation, ONS data shows

Official ONS figures show fuel and lubricant prices rising at 22.3% a year, running well ahead of the UK's headline inflation rate of 2.6%.

29 Jul 2026
Car Market Insights

What official fuel data shows about daily forecourt price patterns

Government price records show a handful of stations moving a pump price up or down at a similar time each day. The data shows the pattern; it does not show the reason.

28 Jul 2026
Car Market Insights

Mercedes C-Class goes fully electric aimed at its core buyers

Mercedes-Benz has launched an electric version of its C-Class saloon, aiming to bring EV technology to the heart of its core customer base.

28 Jul 2026
Car Market Insights

UK Renewable Transport Fuel Supply Data Released for 2025

The Department for Transport has published its fifth provisional figures on renewable fuel supply across the UK for the full calendar year 2025.

23 Jul 2026
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The UK forecourts changing pump prices several times a day

A small number of UK forecourts are adjusting their unleaded prices up to eight times in a single 72-hour period, official government data shows.

23 Jul 2026
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Vauxhall Mokka GSe aims to revive VXR performance legacy

The Vauxhall Mokka GSe signals a return to the brand's performance roots, offering an electric compact crossover with sporty credentials.

22 Jul 2026
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Ford tops Yorkshire used car listings with 18% share

Ford accounts for nearly one in five of the 48,200 used car listings currently active across Yorkshire, outpacing every other marque in the region.

11 Jul 2026
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Hyundai Ioniq 3: small EV targets European buyers from £25,000

Hyundai's new Ioniq 3 compact electric hatchback is due to reach UK showrooms in September, with prices starting from £25,000.

1 Jul 2026
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DfT Complaints Assessor Reviews Escalated Cases in 2024-25

The Department for Transport has published its Independent Complaints Assessor report covering the full 2024 to 2025 financial year.

28 Jun 2026
Car Market Insights

Audi Q4 e-tron Updated: Can It Hold Off the Rivals?

The refreshed Audi Q4 e-tron arrives after five years on sale, bringing interior improvements to a model that was Britain's third-best-selling electric car.

28 Jun 2026
Car Market Insights

Audi Q4 e-tron: Good, But Rivals Offer More for Less

The Audi Q4 e-tron impresses in several areas but faces stiff competition from cheaper electric SUVs in the same segment.

27 Jun 2026