The number of new cars registered in the UK hit a 12-year high in January, with electric vehicles taking a record share of the market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The industry body had warned of a slowdown in the motor trade in 2017 because of the impact of the weak pound, but there was no sign of deceleration in the first monthly numbers of the year.

Number of chargers in the UK is falling way behind uptake of electric vehicles

The UK’s public charging infrastructure is struggling to keep pace with EV uptake, Auto Express has found.

Fuel prices are set to rise by another 5p a litre before the end of the month due to the soaring cost of oil and the weak pound.  The RAC describe this as a 'double whammy' for drivers.  This has already led to an increase of £6.50 in the cost of filling up a typical family car. Petrol retailers also predict prices at the pumps will rise by another 5p/litre by the end of the month.

Would you like to test drive an Electric Vehicle on the runaway at Bentwaters Park (as used on Top Gear)?  Electric vehicles, with tax incentives, zero emissions and low running costs, are the future and need to be considered as part of a business strategy now.