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Hydrogen Vehicle Numbers Set to Increase
The number of hydrogen vehicles in service globally could increase dramatically over the next five years. Currently, there are around 60,000 hydrogen vehicles on the read. According to a new study, this will increase to one million by the end of 2027. The report by...
Consultation announced on banning sales of fossil-fuelled motorbikes and mopeds
Last week, the UK government marked the first anniversary of its transport decarbonisation plan by unveiling proposals to phase out the sale of new fossil-fuelled motorbikes and mopeds by 2035, or even earlier, for some vehicles. The government is already committed to...
Gulf Oomph Rewards
Sponsored. An award-winning loyalty scheme, Oomph would be one of the loyalty schemes available to drivers offering a points-based system. What do I get for joining Gulf Oomph Rewards? 1 point for every litre of unleaded/diesel 2 points for every litre of Endurance...
Smart Motorway Cameras Concerns
This week, a new stretch of smart motorway opened on the M4, running 15 miles from Junction 8/9 at Maidenhead to Junction 3 at Hayes, West London. National Highways said that the cones and barriers in place during the works that started in 2018 would be lifted by...
Tinkerbell is the most popular name for a first car in 2022
Sponsored contentResearch commissioned by online used-car marketplace Motorway.co.uk shows just how important a first car can be, with three-quarters of car owners admitting their first car still holds fond and special memories. In fact, over a third of respondents...
The first fuel station in the UK
The first roadside fuel station in the UK opened in November 1919 and was located just outside the village of Aldermaston in Berkshire. There is sadly no trace of this motoring landmark, and the site of the station is now a layby on the A4. The Development of petrol...
Future Classics: top five imported cars set to soar in value
Sponsored contentClassic cars are an investment like no other. However, identifying the right one can be tricky. Leading online used-car marketplace, Motorway.co.uk, polled a number of dealers from its network of verified car dealers1 to reveal their top 10 list of...
Fuel Price Analysis: Jan 2021 to June 2022
The last few months have been a challenging time for motorists. At PetrolPrices, we analyse how prices have changed in the 18 months and look at how prices vary across regions in the UK. Price Changes in the Last 18 months Unleaded and Diesel Trend In the first week...
Europe’s first Autonomous Petrol Station and Convenience Store
There are already a number of automatic unmanned petrol stations in the UK, with Gulf, Asda and a number of other brands leading the way. Autonomus fuel stations are more prevalent on the continent, so it isn’t surprising that the first autonomous petrol station and...
Petrol, Diesel and EV price increases
Petrol and diesel prices are continuing to hit new highs as the cost of crude oil increased to over $118 per barrel, levels not seen since before 2009. This is further compounded by a weakening pound to US dollar exchange rate, currently down at $1.26 from $1.35 at...
Future Classics: Five British Cars Set to Soar in Value
Sponsored contentClassic cars are an investment like no other. However, identifying the right one can be tricky. Leading online used-car marketplace, Motorway.co.uk, polled a number of dealers from its network of verified car dealers1 to reveal their top 10 list of...
Waves Car Wash: Platinum for Platinum competition
To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Waves Hand Car Wash, the UK's home of car washing and valeting, is giving 70 lucky customers the chance to win a Platinum Valet! The Platinum Valet includes an interior and exterior clean combined with fine detailing and...
Leasing A Battery Electric Vehicle Almost 20% Cheaper than PCP
Sponsored contentRecently released data from Leasing.com shows that leasing a battery electric vehicle (BEV) is on average 18%, and potentially up to 31%, cheaper than funding a new vehicle on personal contract purchase (PCP). According to 2022 pricing data...
EV Chargers at Motorway Service Areas: The Future
For many motorists, motorway service stations offer a great deal of convenience, whether you are on a long journey with young children or using your vehicle for lengthy business journeys. The convenience of these locations providing food and coffee, toilet, and...
Motorists lose money when selling their cars.
Sponsored contentMany motorists say that they are daunted by the thought of selling their car on the second-hand market. Consequently, many appear to be willing to sell their car for less than it is worth to get the deal done and get on with other things. Research...
Smart Motorways in the UK
Since late 2018 a smart motorway has been under construction on the M4 between Reading and the outskirts of London. This section of the M4 has joined stretches of 13 other motorways as part of the UK's roll-out of smart motorways. Under this scheme, traffic management...
How has COVID-19 affected UK driving habits?
There was a time, at the height of COVID-19, where the roads were quietened by travel restrictions. Cycling and walking became popular national pastimes in Britain, traffic volumes nearly halved, and reductions in air pollution meant that the environment could...
With fuel prices at a record high – should you sell your car?
Sponsored contentFuel prices are at an all-time high in the UK, with the average British motorist now paying £1.64 for a litre of unleaded. Diesel vehicle drivers are paying even more – with the latest RAC report stating that the average diesel cost is now £1.77 a...
One in three parents pay for the entirety of their child’s driving lessons
According to comparethemarket.com research, one-third of parents pay for all of their child’s driving lessons - costing an average of £1,159 per child Two in three parents have financially contributed to their child’s driving lessons Across the UK, parents in Leeds...
MFG is planning to end the sale of auto-LPG on its forecourts
The Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the largest independent forecourt operator in the UK, has said that supplying auto-LPG is no longer commercially viable. The company plans to remove auto-LPG from all its forecourts by 2024. MFG had to announce its plans through the...
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