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Original summaries of important car-finance and vehicle-market developments, linked back to primary sources and written for UK drivers.
Consumer financeMotor finance redress scheme: what the July 2026 update means
The FCA has confirmed a motor finance redress scheme, but a legal challenge has paused parts of the process. Here is the current position for drivers.
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Electric vehiclesElectric Vehicle Excise Duty: what drivers need to know
Electric Vehicle Excise Duty is due to start on 1 April 2028. Here are the published mileage rates and practical details for electric, hydrogen and plug-in hybrid cars.
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Vehicle marketUK new car market grows in June as electric registrations reach 30%
June 2026 registrations rose 11.4% year on year, while battery-electric cars reached a 30% monthly share. We explain the numbers for buyers.
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