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UK EV and Car Market News: July 2026 Roundup
July 2026 in the UK car market: Tesla topped June’s sales charts, BYD hit 100,000 UK registrations, Jaecoo is now the third best-selling car of the year, used EVs are outselling petrol on AutoTrader and BYD confirmed the cheapest PHEV supermini at £23,990. Here is what it all means.
Volvo EX30 Battery Recall: Owners Being Booked in for June 2027 – Eighteen Months After the Recall Was Announced
An EX30 owner has been given a battery recall appointment for June 2027 — eighteen months after the recall was announced. With only two cars being fixed per week per dealer, parts in short supply and waiting lists of over a hundred cars, the EX30 recall situation is getting worse, not better.
Knowing When to Sell: Managing Long-Term Vehicle Ownership Costs
Owning a car involves more than paying its purchase price. Fuel, insurance, servicing, repairs, road tax and depreciation all contribute to the total cost of ownership. Some expenses remain predictable, while others may gradually increase as the vehicle gets older. A...
Four Months in BYD Cars: Here Is What I Have Learned About a Brand That Has No Business Being This Good
Since mid-March 2026 Karl Dyson has been living with BYD cars almost exclusively. The Sealion 5 DM-i, the Atto 2, the Atto 3 Evo launch, the London to Brighton rally. Here is an honest catch-up on a brand that keeps surprising.
Is the Dodge Charger Daytona EV Really the Worst Car in America? A UK Perspective
A YouTube crew bought a Dodge Charger Daytona EV Scat Pack for 50% off after 410 days on the lot and hated every minute of it. Here is why the car is a fascinating failure, and what it tells us about EVs from a UK standpoint.
When Should Vehicle Owners Challenge Low Insurance Payouts For Accident-Related Performance Issues?
A freshly repaired car that looks perfect on the outside is not necessarily a car that drives the way it did before the accident. This is one of the most common and frustrating situations UK drivers face after a collision claim, and it is one that insurers are not...
Volvo EX30 Owner Wins FOS Complaint: The Ruling That Sets the Stage for Every Affected Owner to Reject Their Car
A Volvo EX30 owner has won a Financial Ombudsman Service complaint against their finance company over the 70% charging restriction. The car has been collected and the agreement settled. The ruling sets a clear precedent for every other affected EX30 owner still waiting.
Vauxhall Corsa GSE: The Hot Hatch Is Back and I Am Already Excited
The Vauxhall Corsa GSE is a 281PS fully electric hot hatch with serious Nova GSI nostalgia baked in. Karl Dyson shares his excitement, his concerns about FWD torque management, and what he wants to find out when he gets behind the wheel.
Does Car Insurance Cover Flood Damage? What UK Drivers Need to Know
Does your car insurance cover flood damage in the UK? It depends on your cover type and whether your insurer considers your actions negligent. Here is what you need to know before you attempt that flooded ford.
How to Reset the Service Light on a VW Transporter: T4, T5, T6 and T6.1
Step by step instructions for resetting the service warning light on every generation of VW Transporter, from the T4 through to the T6.1. Plus why you should never skip a service and what happens if you do.