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Latest car trends, EV updates, used-car guides and motoring news from the ViewMyMotor team.
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Chinese EV Discounting Is Pushing Down Used Electric Car Prices
June's record EV sales were built on heavy discounting, much of it from Chinese brands meeting mandate targets cheaply. That's bad news for anyone selling a nearly-new EV right now.
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What the Driver Power 2026 survey means for buying used
Auto Express's 25th owner satisfaction survey shows scores falling and budget brands struggling. Here's what that means if you're choosing — or selling — a used car.
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Why the Ford Puma's three-year reign matters for used buyers
Britain's best-selling car has topped the charts for three years running. Here's what that consistency actually means once Pumas start reaching the used market.
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How the new Electric Car Grant will move used-EV prices
The Kia EV4 just became the first Kia to qualify for the full £3,750 discount under the UK's Electric Car Grant. Here's why used-EV residuals are the next domino.
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Ferrari Luce, Mercedes-AMG GT EV and Audi Nuvolari: the supercar class of 2026
Ferrari unveiled the Luce, Mercedes-AMG's 1,300bhp GT EV is on sale this month, and Audi's R8 successor — the Nuvolari — packs 1,001bhp. What it means for UK buyers.
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ChatGPT, Perplexity and the new shape of UK car research
Around a third of car buyers now research their next car with AI tools. Here is what ChatGPT and Perplexity do well, and what they still cannot tell you.
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Buying a used EV in the UK: what range can you actually expect?
Range is the single biggest fear when buying a used electric car. Here is what the data actually says about how UK used EVs hold up.
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What Britain actually buys second-hand: the Q1 2026 top 10
The SMMT's Q1 2026 used-car figures are out. Superminis still dominate, Ford Fiesta still rules — but a couple of BMWs in the top 10 tell their own story about value.
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What the BYD Ti7 means for the UK used-SUV market
BYD's seven-seat hybrid Defender rival arrives this autumn at under £50,000. The price gap will eventually reshape what Defender and Discovery owners can ask for.