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Rising fuel prices mean paying extra for a more efficient car can save you big money
[ad_1] Of course, the savings won’t always be so significant. Take the Volkswagen Golf, for example: the standard 1.5 TSI and 1.5 eTSI mild-hybrid versions are closely matched on monthly cost. But, the eTSI will net you a mere two extra miles per gallon, so it’ll only save around £150 on fuel over 36k miles. …
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Car Deal of the Day: 503bhp BYD Seal is a power per pound bargain at £276 a month
[ad_1] Huge power output; loads of standard kit 323-mile range Only £276.20 a month Lease prices have fallen yet again for one of the more complete electric saloons around – the BYD Seal is now a bonkers £276.20 a month, making it considerably cheaper than its chief rival, the Tesla Model 3. Through the Auto…
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Honda 0 Series is dead on arrival: Groundbreaking electric SUV and saloon cancelled due to lack of demand
[ad_1] Honda has confirmed that its dramatic 0 Series SUV and 0 Series saloon have been cancelled, with the company making the tough decision to write off as much as £11.7 billion of investment over two years. Both were due to be built in the US, with the 0 Series SUV ready for global market release…
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Rejected! Government says no to calls for early review of EV sales targets
[ad_1] “For the avoidance of any doubt, this industry remains totally committed to net zero, that destination has not changed and will not change,” he said. ”Sometimes, to reach your destination, your satnav reroutes you, sometimes a diversion is necessary to avoid a roadblock. When the facts change, we change our minds, but not our…
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Only 3 of the UK’s top 10 car brands hit Government EV sales targets, without help
[ad_1] Just three of the 10 biggest car manufacturers in the UK managed to meet the Government’s tough EV sales targets in 2024. Others only managed to squeeze over the threshold by ‘trading’ allowances from other manufacturers who sold a higher proportion of EVs, or by ‘borrowing’ from future years. The Government’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate…
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BYD Flash Charging network for the UK: blistering 1,500kW speeds due for big demo
[ad_1] That’s hardly surprising considering BYD has been making batteries for 30 years, but the latest packs will help make its rapid chargers quicker and less expensive to install. “The challenge is upgrading your power supply, because we need to deliver one megawatt,” Ge explained. “For example, our office here only comes with a 250…
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Car Deal of the Day: a stylish Volvo XC40 for a cool £283 a month
[ad_1] Upmarket image Frugal mild-hybrid engine Only £282.62 a month Fancy a slice of Scandinavian style for under £300 a month? Of course you do, and the Auto Express Buy A Car service can help. Carwow Leasey Volvo is offering the Volvo XC40 for just £282.62 a month for two years right now – that’s…
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Gov watchdog watching fuel prices closely as Iran war effects supply
[ad_1] The Government’s Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has stepped up its monitoring of UK fuel vendors to avoid excess price increases. This action plan has been driven by rising fuel prices in the wake of the U.S. war in Iran, with fuel topping $100USD a barrel for the first time since 2022. Advertisement –…
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Car Deal of the Day: an Audi Q5 for £391 a month will make you talk of the town
[ad_1] Classy looks; well equipped Fuel-efficient 2.0-litre diesel Only £391.24 a month If the idea of a Genesis GV70 seems a little too leftfield when it comes to choosing a premium mid-sized SUV, then how about the more conventionally upmarket Audi Q5? Through the Auto Express Buy A Car service, Select Car Leasing is offering the…
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New Subaru WRX Club Spec Evo is keeping the Impreza STI spirit alive
[ad_1] The Subaru WRX STI might seem like a distant memory for us here in the UK and Europe, but something very close to the iconic rally-inspired saloon is now available Down Under. Called the WRX AWD Club Spec Evo, this special edition takes the existing WRX not sold in Europe and gives it a…
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