Automotive News | Car News | LondonLovesBusiness https://londonlovesbusiness.com/business-news/business/automotive/ Business News Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:47:32 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/LLB-favicon.jpg Automotive News | Car News | LondonLovesBusiness https://londonlovesbusiness.com/business-news/business/automotive/ 32 32 Car insurance finally starting to drop in price https://londonlovesbusiness.com/car-insurance-finally-starting-to-drop-in-price/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:58:02 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=189313

Car insurance comparison experts are sharing their insights into the current insurance market. Based on the latest data from car insurance comparison site Quotezone.co.uk, the UK average cost of car insurance…

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AA warns of ‘very dangerous’ driving conditions and ‘postpone’ your journey amid Storm Eowyn https://londonlovesbusiness.com/aa-warns-of-very-dangerous-driving-conditions-and-postpone-your-journey-amid-storm-eowyn/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:49:53 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=189273

The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning amid Storm Eowyn and there is a danger to life alert in place. People are being told to stay indoors…

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A date has been proposed to ban petrol and diesel vehicles across the UK https://londonlovesbusiness.com/a-date-has-been-proposed-to-ban-petrol-and-diesel-vehilces-across-the-uk/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:58:20 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=189185

The UK is likely to set a 2030 deadline to ban the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles as Labour has called for the cut-off date to be re-introduced. Andy…

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Cold snap leads to four-wheel drive spike according to leading online retailer https://londonlovesbusiness.com/cold-snap-leads-to-four-wheel-drive-spike-according-to-leading-online-retailer/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:22:05 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=189103

cinch, the UK’s biggest online retailer of used cars, has released new data highlighting how UK car-buying behaviour shifted during the cold snap. Comparing filtered searches from the week beginning…

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‘Tesla stock’ searches surge 278% following Trump’s inauguration https://londonlovesbusiness.com/tesla-stock-earches-surge-278-following-trumps-inauguration/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:34:21 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=189094

Analysis of worldwide Google search data reveals that online searches for “Tesla stock” exploded 278% worldwide on the 20 January, within an hour of Trump’s inauguration. Analysis by Jeffbet reveals…

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Fuel and insurance top 2025’s cost worries for motorists https://londonlovesbusiness.com/fuel-and-insurance-top-2025s-cost-worries-for-motorists/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:56:27 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=189116

Almost seven out of 10 motorists (69%) are worried about petrol and diesel costs rising in 2024, new research reveals. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 60% are…

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Volkswagen warns Trump against ‘harmful’ tariffs https://londonlovesbusiness.com/volkswagen-warns-trump-against-harmful-tariffs/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:57:21 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=189023

On Tuesday Volkswagen has warned President Donald Trump against “harmful economic impact” of tariffs he is proposing on imports from Mexico. Mexico is where Volkswagen operates a major factory and…

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Polestar expects 2025 ‘to be the strongest in history’ https://londonlovesbusiness.com/polestar-expects-2025-to-be-the-strongest-in-history/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:39:49 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=188848

Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) today presents an updated strategy, as the Company starts its next chapter, with significant changes being made to improve operational, commercial and financial performance. The updated business…

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Motorists warned of fuel contamination https://londonlovesbusiness.com/motorists-warned-of-fuel-contamination/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:13:34 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=188822

Motorists are being told what to do if they’ve filled their vehicle with contaminated or wrong fuel after a faulty petrol station pump causes breakdowns and damage to cars. Experts…

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Pothole damage hits a record high of £579 million https://londonlovesbusiness.com/pothole-damage-hits-a-record-high-of-579-million/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:27:04 +0000 https://londonlovesbusiness.com/?p=188713

According to new figures the total cost of repairing vehicles damaged potholes has hit a record high of £579 million last year. The most common problems caused was broken suspension…

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