Sales of the most fuel-efficient cars could be set for a boost after new research by AA Cars revealed that almost nine out of 10 of drivers now put fuel economy among their top three priorities when buying a car. The findings come after separate AA data recorded that average petrol prices are 26% higher than a year ago, at 170.60p a litre, while the average cost of diesel is 182.58p, 33% more than the same month in 20212.

John Wilmot, CEO of car leasing comparison website LeaseLoco, offers advice to car drivers to get the most from their air con today:

“Turning on your A/C can cost you up to 10% in extra fuel consumption, so make sure you’re getting the most from it when it’s being used in this exceptionally hot weather.”

A Birmingham car retailer is proud to announce that one of its most popular models has been crowned the Best Car for Towing, in the highly respected Auto Trader New Car Awards.

Paul Rigby Birmingham on Chester Road is delighted to announce the Volvo XC40 remains “the hallmark of Volvo”, thanks to its smooth driving performance, extensive safety features and intuitive electric technology.

Figures from car leasing comparison site LeaseLoco reveal that electric car demand spiked over the past week as fuel prices surged across the country.

Enquiries for EVs and hybrids more than doubled on the LeaseLoco site over the past seven days, as millions of car owners suffered at the pumps.

The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, with discovery+, is making a triumphant return to Birmingham NEC this winter. Running from Friday 11th November until Sunday 13th November 2022, the show brings together a fantastic array of classic car and motorcycle clubs, with more than 3,000 vehicles on display and over 600 exhibitors. 

Available data shows Tesla has been growing its presence in three of its key markets, North America, Europe, and China. According to a StockApps analysis, it grew its U.S market share from 1.2 percent in Q1 2020 to 2.7 percent in Q1 2022. That's a 125 percent jump in its American foothold in the last couple of years.