Rob Hull

6 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | Rob Hull

Electric cars might come with premium prices tags over their petrol, diesel and hybrid equivalents, but cheaper running costs make them particularly appealing to drivers who finance and lease their vehicles rather than buying with cash. Not only are they cheaper to charge than refuelling an internal combustion engine (ICE) alternative, they're also far less expensive to maintain due to having fewer moving parts and longer service intervals.

6 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | Rob Hull

New figures reveal that reported misuse cases related to Blue Badges have increased by over 1000 per cent in less than a decade, highlighting a 'serious and growing problem of fraud and abuse'. The scheme, which allows people with disabilities to park closer to their destination while avoiding parking restrictions, is being 'shockingly' exploited, with the nation's parking trade association vowing to crackdown on those involved.

6 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | Rob Hull

A trade deal between the US and the UK announced by President Donald Trump on Thursday will see British-made vehicles imported into America subject to a reduced tariff of 10 per cent. Following more than a month of negotiations between UK ministers and US officials, the UK has been granted a reprieve from sweeping levies on foreign-made products announced by Trump on April 2 - a day he called 'Liberation Day'. This included a 25 per cent tariff on new cars imported into the US.

6 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | Rob Hull

Legendary Italian exotic car maker Ferrari has confirmed when its first fully electric model will be on sale - and it is arriving very soon, according to bosses. The date its first EV will hit the road was announced this week during its latest earnings report. Despite a reluctance to shift entirely to electric power and Ferrari standing by a long-term commitment to continue development and sales of petrol cars, the Maranello giant said its EV revolution will really kick into gear next year.

6 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | Rob Hull

Battery experts have sounded the alarm on a rise in the number of electric car fires, predicting there could be 25,000 instances per year by 2030. While evidence shows they are currently far less frequent than infernos involving internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, they pose major safety concerns as EV fires are far more dangerous. They are more likely to take place when a vehicle is parked or during charging and EV blazes are also incredibly difficult to extinguish.