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Apr 9: Fuel price hopes; One-off Mini; Iran war latest; Temperatures soar
Diesel tops 190p a litre but US-Iran ceasefire raises hopes of price stability The UK’s average price of diesel has surpassed 190p a litre, having surged
FCA launches sale or return crackdown after sudden closures of GVE London and Targa Florio
The FCA is looking to clamp down on car dealers who deploy a ‘sale or return’ model, following the high-profile collapse of two luxury retailers.
Big Motoring World reveals record sales in Q1 as firm looks to move on from Waddell saga
Big Motoring World has announced some much needed good news after the used car supermarket posted record sales in the opening quarter of the year.
Mitsubishi appoints first new dealer partners return to UK sales edges nearer
Mitsubishi has announced its first new dealer partners as the Japanese brand prepares for its much-anticipated return to the UK.
Apr 10: Fuel stocks fall; OpenAI fires warning to government; Cupra’s Renault 5 rival
Fall in petrol and diesel stocks at UK filling stations since Iran conflict
Weekly Briefing: Which car brands are most at risk of the Chinese newcomers?
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place.
Peter Waddell v used car dealer Big Motoring World: What happens next?
It’s the court case that has gripped the motor trade for weeks, and both sides in the Peter Waddell legal saga are now facing an anxious wait to hear the result.
Government announces £700m of funding to support EV manufacturing in the UK
The government has announced that £700m of taxpayer funding has been assigned to boosting EV production in the UK – with more than half of the cash going on JLR’s new Somerset gigafactory.
Nissan gets seal of approval after stepping in to help injured coastal wildlife
Nissan has earned the ultimate seal of approval, after it provided a specially adapted Qashqai to help rescue and rehabilitate vulnerable wildlife along the north coast of Scotland.
10 Unmissable Things You NEED To Do at Japfest Silverstone 2026
On April 19th, the UK’s biggest Japanese car celebration returns to the legendary Silverstone Circuit, and trust us, Japfest is about to go full throttle. Whether you’re rolling in with your own build or just soaking up the atmosphere, here are 10 absolut...
Audi boss: Concept C going ahead despite Porsche uncertainty
'C-Sport' – production version of Concept C – remains on track despite troubled development of Porsche twin
Why tyre wear is the next big emissions battleground
New onboard vacuum devices allow engineers to separate tyre dust from brake and road debris in real-time
WATCH: Aston Martin Valhalla | Will it help Aston turn a profit? | Autocar
We drive the new £850,000 Aston Martin hypercar - could it take the fight to Ferrari and win? In our video we find out
Prelude v Golf v Prius: Which £40k hybrid is frugal AND fun?
Honda's coupé is back after 25 years, this time playing a hybrid tune. Can it stand out?
Beat the energy crisis: The ultimate EV home-charging setup tested
We fit a a hybrid solar system to our garage to see how much money we can save on charging our Kia e-Niro
The best movie car chases are untouched by CGI
Hollywood has a realism problem... and only real stunts can fix it