NIFTY SHADES OF GREY
Grey revealed as the most popular colour for new UK cars
When it comes to buying a new motor, drivers take all kinds of factors into consideration, from handling and performance to price and practicality. While the colour of a car may not directly affect its place in the pecking order, there’s no doubt that it’s one of the most important aesthetic choices you can make when selecting a new ride.
For the eighth year running, grey has been crowned the most popular new car colour amongst UK drivers, accounting for a whopping 558,050 registrations and 27.62% of market share in 2025. Black and blue are hot on grey’s heels, while green has been tipped as an increasingly popular choice amongst BEV buyers.
Which HUE would YOU choose for a new car purchase?
WATCH OUT FOR COUNTERFEIT CAR PARTS
According to data released by the Intellectual Property Office, one in six UK motorists purchased a counterfeit car part in 2025; around 45% of these only found out that they’d bought a fake at the garage after experiencing a fault, while approximately one in three became aware of the issue during a routine service check. Tell-tale signs of counterfeit car parts include poor packaging (complete with spelling mistakes), incorrect serial numbers and the absence of safety guidelines, with the most common fake car parts sold including car batteries, tyres and wheels.
Aside from leaving you out of pocket, investing in dodgy car parts can be lethal. Take care and stay safe, motorists!
Visit www.gov.uk/government/publications/counterfeit-vehicle-parts to find out more about how to identify and avoid fake car parts.
SHOULD A MINIMUM LEARNING PERIOD BE IMPOSED FOR NEW DRIVERS?
The Department for Transport is now seeking public consultation for a raft of new reforms focusing on how young people learn to drive in the UK, including the potential imposition of a minimum learning period for learner drivers and those new to the roads. This could see a minimum time period introduced between passing a theory test and taking a practical driving test, as well as a mandated learning syllabus and a minimum number of supervised practical driving hours.
What’s your take?
Visit www.gov.uk/government/consultations/introducing-a-minimum-learning-period-for-learner-drivers/introducing-a-minimum-learning-period-for-learner-drivers-category-b-driving-licence to learn more or present your views.
BUCKLE UP! Long-awaited Tesla Roadster set for April reveal
As one of the most hyped and controversial vehicle brands to have emerged in recent years, Tesla has commanded more than its fair share of headline space, often for the wrong reasons. But, whatever your take on Tesla, there’s no denying that this pioneering EV company knows how to work up a storm, and the scheduled April reveal of its long-awaited, next-generation Tesla Roadster has certainly got the attention of UK motorists. After ten years of development, including a much-publicised hiccup in 2024, the new Tesla Roadster is finally on the road to be revealed next month, ahead of a scheduled release late next year.
Watch this space, electric supercar fans…
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