http://www.cararticles.co.uk Car Blog & Car News Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:19:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cropped-car512-32x32.png http://www.cararticles.co.uk 32 32 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-what-is-a-phev-and-is-it-right-for-you.html http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-what-is-a-phev-and-is-it-right-for-you.html#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:19:30 +0000 https://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=10704 Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are the fastest-growing segment of the UK new car market, accounting for a significant proportion of new registrations in 2026. Yet they remain poorly understood — even by people who own them. Here’s a clear explanation of how PHEVs work, what they cost to run, and who they actually suit. 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Here’s […]]]> http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-towing-a-caravan-or-trailer-what-uk-drivers-need-to-know.html/feed 0 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-chinese-cars-in-the-uk-are-they-any-good.html http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-chinese-cars-in-the-uk-are-they-any-good.html#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:28:00 +0000 https://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=10700 A few years ago, Chinese car brands were a curiosity in the UK market. Today, they’re a significant and growing presence — and for good reason. Models from BYD, MG, Omoda, Jaecoo, and others are topping sales charts, winning comparison tests, and attracting buyers who would never have considered them a few years ago. But […]]]> http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-chinese-cars-in-the-uk-are-they-any-good.html/feed 0 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-hybrid-or-fully-electric-which-is-right-for-you-in-2026.html http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-hybrid-or-fully-electric-which-is-right-for-you-in-2026.html#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:29:07 +0000 https://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=10698 The electric car transition is well underway, but for many UK drivers the choice isn’t simply petrol versus electric — it’s increasingly a question of where on the electrification spectrum to land. Mild hybrids, self-charging hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric cars all occupy different positions on that spectrum, and which makes most sense depends […]]]> http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-hybrid-or-fully-electric-which-is-right-for-you-in-2026.html/feed 0 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-electric-car.html http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-electric-car.html#respond Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:08:08 +0000 https://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=10696 Charging cost is the question that every prospective and new EV owner wants answered — and the honest answer is that it varies considerably depending on where you charge, when you charge, and your energy tariff. Here’s a clear breakdown of what you can actually expect to pay in 2026. 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What […]]]> http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-how-to-pass-your-driving-test-first-time.html/feed 0 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-motorway-driving-tips-for-nervous-and-new-drivers.html http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-motorway-driving-tips-for-nervous-and-new-drivers.html#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:20:02 +0000 https://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=10708 Motorways are statistically the safest type of road in the UK — fatality rates per mile driven are lower than on A-roads or rural roads. But they don’t feel that way to many drivers, particularly those who passed their test recently or who have simply avoided motorways for years. The speed, the lane discipline, and […]]]> http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-motorway-driving-tips-for-nervous-and-new-drivers.html/feed 0 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-personalised-number-plates-how-they-work-what-they-cost-and-what-to-watch-out-for.html http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-personalised-number-plates-how-they-work-what-they-cost-and-what-to-watch-out-for.html#respond Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:04:16 +0000 https://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=10680 The personalised number plate market in the UK is one of the world’s largest, with millions of registrations bought and sold every year. Some plates sell for hundreds of thousands of pounds; others are available for under £200. 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London Congestion Charge The […]]]> http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-are-electric-cars-exempt-from-the-congestion-charge-and-ulez.html/feed 0 http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-driving-with-a-medical-condition-what-you-must-tell-the-dvla.html http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-driving-with-a-medical-condition-what-you-must-tell-the-dvla.html#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:24:48 +0000 https://www.cararticles.co.uk/?p=10668 Millions of UK drivers have medical conditions that may affect their ability to drive safely. Many don’t know that they have a legal obligation to inform the DVLA about certain conditions — and that failing to do so can invalidate their driving licence, their insurance, and expose them to prosecution. Here’s a clear guide to […]]]> http://www.cararticles.co.uk/uk-driving-with-a-medical-condition-what-you-must-tell-the-dvla.html/feed 1