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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Autotrader - What They Never Told You

EV sales soar as UK drivers turn to Electric Car Grant

Online vehicle marketplace Autotrader say new electric cars are now cheaper than equivalent petrol models

The Independent UK

Dealership allegedly tries to take advantage of an elderly car owner by claiming their barely driven Acura needed a new transmission

The car still had its original floor mats in plastic.

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Stocks climb but BP knocked by chairman’s sudden exit

The FTSE 100 closed up 25.13 points, 0.2%, at 10,491.39.

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FTSE 100 edges higher despite oil price gains

The FTSE 100 closed up 11.13 points, 0.1%, at 10,443.47.

Evening Standard

Autotrader shares hit as figures miss expectations

The group announced it would increase shareholder returns by about £600 million in 2026-27, which will include around £500 million in share buybacks.

Evening Standard

UK drivers could save almost £1,000 a year by switching to electric vehicles amid rising petrol prices

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The Independent UK

Boost for electric car market as petrol costs soar due to Iran war

The fuel savings for switching to an electric vehicle hit a new high – £960 a year

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Public electric car charging now cheaper than petrol due to rising fuel prices

The sharp rise in the cost of petrol and diesel due to the war in Iran is part of the reason behind the shift

The Independent UK

Good news, EV buyers — the average price of electric cars just undercut petrol for the first time ever

The case for buying an EV over a petrol car is now even stronger as new data reveals a significant shift.

TechRadar

New electric vehicles are now cheaper than petrol cars for first time

New electric vehicles (EVs) are now cheaper to purchase than petrol models for the first time, according to analysis by online vehicle marketplace Autotrader. The average price of a new electric car is £42,620, which is £785 less than a new petrol car, priced at £43,405. This price difference is…

The Independent UK

Average new UK electric car price is now lower than petrol vehicles

Autotrader says average EV cost is £785 cheaper, in an important milestone in the move away from fossil fuels

The Guardian - UK

How do you spot a fake online review?

The CMA said reviews are used by 90% of consumers when they buy online.

Evening Standard

Five firms including Autotrader and Just Eat investigated over fake review failings

CMA also looks into Pasta Evangelists, funeral operator Dignity and review company Feefo in latest crackdown

The Guardian - UK

Just Eat accused of inflating star ratings in ‘fake reviews’ probe

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Five firms including Autotrader and JustEat face ‘fake reviews’ crackdown

Companies have been banned from using tactics, such as fake posts and paid-for reviews

Evening Standard

Just Eat and Autotrader among five firms under investigation over online reviews

The Competition and Markets Authority said it had launched probes into practices by Autotrader, Feefo, Dignity, Just Eat and Pasta Evangelists.

The Independent UK

Renault 5 jumps to top of EV sales chart as electric car interest soars

Sharp growth in EV interest reported, with Renault boss saying the fuel crisis has kickstarted a new EV craze

The Independent UK

‘Unique’ Wuthering Heights prop used by Margot Robbie up for sale for £100k

The piece of film memorabilia dates back to 1890

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Horse-drawn carriage from Wuthering Heights film listed for sale on Autotrader

The original 1890 carriage that was used in Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation of the Emily Bronte novel is on sale for £100,000.

The Guardian - UK

When should I buy a new family car? Here’s what an expert says …

From more space to upgrading safety features, many factors indicate it’s time to find a new car. Autotrader’s Rory Reid reveals the telltale signs – and how to use digital tools to search for a vehicle futureproofed for a growing family

The Guardian - UK

Practicality, safety and smart tech: expert advice on what you should look for in a family car

From clever safety features to calm, family-friendly cabins, Autotrader’s Erin Baker reveals how to choose a car that supports everyday life with children on board, minus the overwhelm

The Guardian - UK

How to sell your car in 2026 – an expert guide to getting the best price with the least fuss

From understanding your car’s worth to the best way to sell, Autotrader’s Dan Trent explains how to take the stress out of the process – and get a fair price along the way

The Independent UK

The 10 postcodes ‘in danger of being left behind’ in switch to EVs

Some drivers believe making the switch is ’riskier and less practical’, according to analysis by Autotrader

The Guardian - UK

Ferrari cuts number of cars it sends to UK after non-dom tax status scrapped

Carmaker says reasons for reduction include that some wealthy people ‘are getting out of the country’

Evening Standard

First electric car models eligible for full purchase grants revealed

Drivers buying either a Ford Puma Gen-E or e-Tourneo Courier will be entitled to a £3,750 discount.

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