Wessex Garages confirms 2025 losses as headwinds continue to impact car dealers
Car dealer Wessex Garages has reported another year of losses for 2024/25 as the industry continues to battle difficult trading conditions.
FCA investigates claims management firm over motor finance sales tactics
A claims management firm which once said it was ‘fighting for the people’ is being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) over concerns about its sales practices in relation to the £11bn motor finance scandal.
Tesla loses crown of world's best-selling EV carmaker to BYD as sales slide again
Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling EV carmaker to Chinese rival BYD, as the American firm saw sales slide for a second year in a row.
Vicky Hart added to Waylands board as car dealer looks to 'build on momentum' in 2026
Waylands’ marketing chief Vicky Hart has been promoted to the dealer group’s board of directors as the retailer looks to continue growing in 2026.
The A-Z of cars named after animals: Ant to Zebra via... Golf?
Naming cars isn't easy - unless you've got a wildlife encyclopedia to hand
Renault Filante name confirmed for large 'high-end' global SUV
Wild aero concept gives its name to a new 5m-long Renault range-topper for global markets
Skywell gives BE11 'comprehensive revision' following criticism
Chinese electric SUV, which was given a two-star rating by Autocar, also gets a £5000 price cut
Volvo EX30 Extended Range, Twin Motor owners warned of fire risk
Some EV owners told to stop charging at 70% as big-battery models could suffer cell overheating issue
Where Does All the Rubber From Tyre Wear Go? Into Your Lungs, Rivers, and Food Chain
Six point one million tons of tire particles released annually, the weight of 550 Eiffel Towers, and nobody talks about it. While we obsess over tailpipe emissions, the rubber meeting the road is quietly poisoning everything.
UK Waging WAR on Motorists: It'll Now Cost £10 to Escape for a Break!
Gatwick becomes UK's most expensive airport for drop-off fees as it hikes charges to £10. London City introduces an £8 fee tomorrow after previously having none. Bristol also increases to £8.50. The cost of saying goodbye just got extortionate.
Ford 351W Vs. Chevy 350: How Do The Small Blocks Compare?
The Ford 351W and the Chevy 350 V8 engines share similar performance stats, but the Ford has a larger deck height and a slightly higher compression ratio.
What Actually Happens To Tire Tread When It Wears Away, And Is It Harmful?
Tires cause up to 90% of road microplastics, with the average tire losing 6- 9 pounds of rubber in a lifetime. Just how bad is the toxicity?
11 Cars With Remarkably Short Production Runs
Some of the cars with ridiculously short production runs include the Mazdaspeed Protege, the Buick GNX, the Ford Edsel, and the GMC Syclone.
A 3-Button Garage Door Opener Can Be Used For More Than You Think
A couple of extra buttons on a garage door opener hold more potential than you think. Here's what a three-button remote can really do.
Why Car Batteries Fail When It's Freezing (And How To Prevent It From Happening)
Cold weather is particularly harmful to car batteries because it thickens the electrolyte solution, causing the battery's capacity and power to drop.