Hyundai Motor UK has sold 48,777 vehicles in the first half of 2025, representing a 5.1% increase year-on-year, while maintaining its market share of the car market at 4.7%, matching the strong position achieved at the end of 2024. In the car and van market, total share is 4.1%. There are signs that the full year figures could be even stronger, with the new INSTER recording over 1,100 sales after only one full month on sale and the imminent start of deliveries for the new IONIQ 9. Hyundai Motor UK’s performance has been partly driven by significant momentum in the…

Simpson & Partners, the UK-based sustainable EV Charging company, is calling time on throwaway technology and encouraging consumers to question the longevity of their home electric car charger. With charging technology advancing as quickly as the electric cars themselves, Simpson & Partners estimates that over 100,000 chargers will end up in landfill by 2030 as they can’t be updated to keep pace with the latest tech. Mandy Simpson, co-founder of Simpson & Partners, said, ‘It’s time consumers knew the truth about charger lifespans – and some won’t last as long as the electric cars they charge. Building the electric vehicle…

Renault has secured a trio of impressive wins at the 2025 Business Motoring Awards, including the overall award of ‘Business Car of the Year’ for the Renault 5 E-Tech electric. The emotive electric supermini was also named the ‘Best Small EV’ while the Renault Clio was crowned the winner in the ‘Best Small Car’ category. Judged by a panel of experts, the Business Motoring Awards recognise excellence in the automotive and fleet sector, specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and company car drivers. On selecting the Renault 5 E-Tech electric as their overall ‘Business Car of the Year’, as…

City of Wolverhampton Council is improving weed control with two new quad bikes. From left are Andrew Harrison, grounds maintenance; Councillor Bhupinder Gakhal, cabinet member for resident services; and Matthew Sheffield, grounds maintenance The fight against weeds is revving up a gear as City of Wolverhampton Council uses quad bikes to speed up spraying. Almost 500 miles of the city’s highways and footpaths are currently being treated by the bikes which allow council staff to spray more quickly and efficiently by covering larger areas in less time and targeting weeds more directly. Using the vehicles reduces both time and…

When the 46 billion different colour and trim combinations available through Bentley’s mainstream palette don’t meet a customer’s vision for their Bentley, Mulliner – Bentley’s bespoke studio – is on-hand to create something totally unique and a one-off. After owning a number of Bentleys, an American customer wanted their new car in a precise shade of her favourite colour: pink. Mulliner was happy to fulfil her dream supporting the personal commissioning of a bold and vibrant Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB) painted in the eye-catching shade of Candy Pink. The exterior is teamed with an interior accented with Cherry Blossom hide…

Convenience and comfort features topped a list of the technologies motorists can’t live without in new research by eBay, ahead of the latest Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The study by eBay, the UK’s number one online marketplace for vehicle parts and accessories, looked into the attitudes to in-car technologies of 2,000 UK drivers. Parking sensors (37%) were rated the most essential piece of kit for UK drivers, ahead of USB ports (29%) and Bluetooth connectivity (29%). As one in three (31.7%) of the 36.1 million cars on the road in the UK are more than 12 years old**, as…

Škoda’s passion for design has been a driving force for 130 years – with iconic models from the brand’s history continuing to provide design teams with inspiration. To highlight Škoda’s remarkable ‘back catalogue’ of classics, the brand has developed a series of re-imagined icons with models such as the 200 RS, 1203 van and Voiturette getting a 21st century reboot. Škoda’s latest concept is it’s boldest yet, and the first to incorporate the brand’s striking Modern Solid design language. The new concept takes its inspiration from one of the most important vehicles in Škoda’s history – the Slavia B motorcycle.…

The London EV Show returns for its much-anticipated fifth annual edition, taking place from 12–13 November 2025 at ExCeL London. Building on the momentum of its previous successes, the 2025 edition is set to be the largest and most comprehensive yet, firmly positioning the show as the UK’s leading event for electric vehicle innovation and sustainable transport solutions. The 2024 edition significantly advanced conversations around e-mobility and environmental responsibility, attracting influential voices such as Lilian Greenwood MP, Minister for the Future of Roads, and Mete Coban, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy. Both reiterated London’s commitment to becoming…

OMODA&JAECOO UK is proud to announce its latest accolade, having been named the winner of the Fleet Rising Star category at this year’s prestigious Great British Fleet Awards, organised by Fleet World magazine. The award – presented during a black-tie networking dinner at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes – recognises emerging brands that are making a significant and positive impact in the UK fleet sector. It follows a day of industry engagement at the Great British Fleet Event, which brings together the most influential figures and innovations shaping the future of fleet mobility. The judges praised OMODA&JAECOO for its…

With electric vehicle (EV) registrations making up more than 20 per cent of the new car market in 2025*, new data shows that they’re not only cheaper to fuel but also significantly cheaper to maintain. According to The Car Expert, the UK’s leading automotive consumer advice platform, drivers making the switch to electric vehicles in 2025 can expect to pay nearly 30 per cent (29 per cent1) less to service an electric vehicle (EV) over five years compared to a petrol, diesel or hybrid equivalent. The findings are based on exclusive data supplied by automotive analytics provider and The Car…