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Motability takes £565 million blow as costs soar

Autocar

Motability Operations, the company behind the Motability charity, buys cars and leases them to people with a qualifying disability allowance for 75.75 million pre-tax loss for 2024, a huge drop from the 748m profits it recorded in 2023. Despite a 15% rise in the number of people joining the scheme last year, the firm posted a 564.6

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Tesla Rolls Out Regular 2026 Model Y In Europe, Cuts Prices By Up To $2,100

Carscoops

Currently, the Launch Edition is priced at $59,990 before taxes and the $7,500 federal tax credit for those who qualify. In comparison, the pre-facelift Model Y starts at $44,990 for the Long Range RWD, $47,990 for the Long Range AWD, and $51,490 for the Performance AWD. This will give US customers more options and better pricing.

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Australian Government aims to boost EV uptake with low-interest loans

CarExpert

The $55,000 cutoff would mean only one brand-new Tesla would qualify: the base Model 3 RWD. Most Australians buy used cars instead of new ones, but the pre-owned EV market is still developing so targeted financial incentives and support is required to boost uptake and create a self-sustaining market.”

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Lamborghini Urus Problems: What To Know Before Buying

Car Examer

Why You Need a Pre-Purchase Inspection A pre-purchase inspection is essential when buying a used Lamborghini Urus. However, it’s still a complex and expensive machine to maintain. With proper care and consistent servicing, the Urus can be a dependable daily driverbut repairs and parts are never cheap.

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Consumer Rights Act 2015: Used Cars Dealer Liability Explained

Car Examer

Minor issues related to fair wear and tear, or faults you were told about and accepted before purchase, generally wont qualify for a claim. Six months is a key window where the dealer carries the burden to prove faults werent pre-existing. If a buyer causes the fault after purchase (e.g.,

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Can You Guess Which Non-Tesla EV Was Hertz’s Second-Best Seller In 2024?

Carscoops

That’s a pre-facelift model in fancy Platinum trim, though you can pick up a Rogue with the revised nose for as little as $19k if you step down to SV trim and can accept the 42,000 miles (67,600 km) on the odometer. But on the other hand, it might qualify for the $4,000 used EV tax credit, though you’d need to make sure of that.

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Land Rover Defender Problems: What To Know Before Buying

Car Examer

If you’re considering one: Always request a full service history Verify that all recalls or updates have been completed Get a pre-purchase inspection from a qualified mechanic Doing so can help you enjoy everything the Defender has to offerwithout the unexpected surprises. Buying a used VW.