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Nearly 350,000 privately owned electric cars now on UK roads

Published 14 December 2023
By James Fossdyke
A new government report shows there are now almost 350,000 privately owned electric vehicles (EVs) on UK roads.
Keyless car thefts help push insurance claims to seven-year high

Car thefts 'in danger of getting out of control'

Car thefts increased by 25 per cent in England and Wales last year according to the Office of National Statistics.
Published 23 May 2023
Guide to the new MOT test changes, including tougher diesel emissions limits

Electric car batteries to inspected in MOT update

The MOT vehicle safety inspection is in line for a significant set of updates in light of the increase in hybrid and electric vehicles in the UK.
Published 19 January 2023
Financial incentives for electric car owners charging off-peak

Rising energy costs putting buyers off EVs

Some 63% of drivers say that the rising cost of domestic energy is now a deterrent against buying or owning an electric vehicle.
Published 26 September 2022

AA predicts “bumper” Christmas

Traffic volumes over the Christmas period are expected to reach levels not seen since before the pandemic, according to the AA.
Published 10 December 2021
Petrol stations in UK warn of fuel supply issues as lorry driver shortage bites

Petrol shortage: Fuel sales fall

The petrol shortage crisis appears to be over with fuel sales fallen by two thirds and filling station tank levels returned to normal levels.
Published 22 October 2021
MOT

Drivers advised to book September MOT early

Owners of cars with an MOT due in September this year are being advised to quickly book an appointment to avoid missing out due to a major surge.
Published 09 August 2021
Green new E10 fuel could lead to higher pump prices

Green new E10 fuel could lead to higher prices

A green new fuel set to be introduced in September could cause drivers to pay more for their fuel, it has been warned. 
Published 25 February 2021
New Green number plates for electric cars in UK

Green plates may influence one in five to buy a EV

Those who buy electric cars from today (December 8) will be eligible for a green-accented number plate that affords the driver on-road benefits.
Published 08 December 2020
Only a quarter of people say they will drive on Christmas day

Only 25% say they will drive for Christmas

Only a quarter of people of are planning a journey by car during the Christmas period, according to a recent study.
Published 03 December 2020
Are the AA and RAC breakdown services working during Covid-19 lockdown?

Are the RAC and AA working during lockdown?

Breakdown services tell us how their home and roadside breakdown assistance services have been affected during Covid-19.
Published 29 March 2020
Motoring industry calls for electric incentives in tomorrow’s budget

AA calls for electric car incentives in Budget

The AA is calling on Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to make space in tomorrow’s budget to stimulate the sales of electric cars.
Published 10 March 2020
These were UK's most popular used cars in 2018

These were UK's most popular used cars in 2018

According to analysis from AA Cars, these are the 10 used models that resonated the most with British car buyers in 2018.
Published 01 February 2019