Spotlight on the pieces readers are opening most today.
Briefing
Fast follow-ups from the CDE desk.
Latest coverage
Fresh stories from the desk—launches, analysis, and industry moves worth your time.
How big a deposit on a premium car? (2026)
A premium car finance deposit at 10%, 20% or 30% on a £50,000 car: what each level does to your monthly payment, total interest, balloon and equity.
No-claims discount protection on a premium car policy (2026)
No-claims discount protection on a premium car policy explained: what it protects, how many claims it allows, the step-back scale and when…
Genesis Electrified G80 salary sacrifice 2026: net cost by tax band
Genesis Electrified G80 salary sacrifice maths for 2026/27: net cost by tax band, 354-mile range and how it beats a BMW i5…
Part-exchange vs private sale with outstanding finance (2026)
Part-exchange with outstanding finance: who owns the car, the settlement figure, equity, and dealer vs private sale, with a worked GBP example.
Premium car servicing: main dealer vs independent specialist (2026)
Premium car servicing: main dealer vs independent specialist costs, the 2023 Block Exemption warranty rule, fixed-price plans and resale impact.
Self-employed premium car finance 2026: sole trader and limited company
Self-employed premium car finance in 2026: how lenders assess sole traders and company directors, proof of income, HP vs PCP vs BCH,…
Latest auto news
Breaking coverage and analysis from the US auto market.
Best picks
Loan and buying guides we would actually use.
Head-to-head
Plain-English explainers so you can sign with confidence.
Practical guides
Step-by-step help for repairs, paperwork, financing and ownership problems.
EV ownership and incentives
Charging, tax credits, battery costs and what EV buyers need to know.
Commentary and context
Opinion and context from the CDE desk, no filler, no dealership spin.
EV Battery Study 2026: 81.6% Capacity After 8 Years (Geotab Data)
Geotab's 2026 study of 22,700+ real-world EVs: average battery state-of-health 81.6% after 8 years. Average degradation 2.3% per year, mostly from DC fast charging.
