📣 I’ve been busy! An announcement 📣 I’ve been quiet on Bluesky lately, because behind the scenes I’ve been working hard with @ev-newt.bsky.social and @nissanevownersuk.bsky.social on the CtrlAltRefuel project. It’s new(ish), full of news plus there’s a YouTube channel.

📰 I explain the upcoming PPM charges levied against EV’s with real-world comparisons between all fuel types. EVs remain significantly cheaper to tax, but it is better to be informed as I dive into costs. www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/pay-per...

Pay-per-Mile eVED Charges Explained - EVs Remain Cheaper But Gap Closes — DefinitelyNotAGuru

Much has been said about the proposed pay-per-mile charges (eVED) being applied to electric cars, with multiple publications focusing on EV tax costs to stir emotions, but, few are recognising the a ...

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🚨 Brand New EV for Under £20,000 🚨 **SAVE MONEY | BUY ELECTRIC** Fiat Grande Panda 44 kWh Pop with white steelies and 199 miles of range - what’s not to love - for… ⚡️⚡️⚡️🤩 £19,495 🤩⚡️⚡️⚡️ Did I mention white steelies? www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/...

🚨Pre-registered EV Deal - Save £16,635🚨 26-Reg Nissan Ariya 87 kWh Nismo e-4ORCE with 10 miles on the clock, insane acceleration and 261 miles of range for… ⚡️⚡️⚡️🤩 £39,995 🤩⚡️⚡️⚡️ www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/...

🚨 Slightly Used EV Deal - Save £9,000 🚨 **SAVE MONEY | BUY ELECTRIC** 26-reg BYD ATTO 3 EVO 74.8 kWh Design (LFP pack) with 2,456 miles on the clock, 360° camera, Apple CarPlay and 316 miles of range for… ⚡️⚡️⚡️🤩 £29,990 🤩⚡️⚡️⚡️ www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/...

📰 The all-new Škoda Peaq represents outstanding value for money, 7-seats, great range and a good spec. The Peaq may also knock the Kia EV9 and Hyundai IONIQ 9 from their top spots, too. www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/seven-s...

📰 Refreshed Renault Megane E-Tech has a new battery, more range and more tech. The C-Segment market is really hotting up, but find out why the Megane becomes a more compelling choice 👇 www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/refresh...

Refreshed Renault Megane Arrives with More Tech and More Range — DefinitelyNotAGuru

The Renault Megane E-Tech was introduced in 2022 and instantly attracted headlines for its all-electric powertrain and sharp styling. It even attracted a respectable fan base, but now – after four yea...

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EV Lease Deal - Family Coupe SUV 🚨 **Save Money | Drive Electric** Volkswagen ID.5 Pro 77 kWh Match ⚡️£293 pm with £3,516 down or ⚡️£439 pm with £439 down ⚡️10,000 miles pa ⚡️2 year lease (+£11 pm = 3 yrs) ⚡️In stock ⚡️344 miles range leasing.com/independent-...

🐶 We collected this scared and timid rescue dog from DBARC four years ago today bringing her back to her forever home on Father’s Day. Best decision because she’s turned into the most adorable, loving, funny dog who’s full of life, love and happiness. Happy Gotchaversary Rosie

📰 Posh Plug-in Hybrid for un-posh money. EV version to follow in 2027 🍾 Trouble is brewing for legacy manufacturers when comparing specs, quality, warranty and price. www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/cherys-...

🚨EV Lease Deal - Mid Sized Family SUV🚨 **Save Money | Drive Electric** Leapmotor C10 70 kWh ⚡️£207 pm with £2,790 down inc fees or ⚡️£311 pm with £610 down inc fees ⚡️10,000 miles pa ⚡️2 year lease (+£23 pm = 3 yrs) ⚡️In stock ⚡️261 miles range leasing.com/main-dealers...

📰Honda Super-N Launches at £18,995 Honda has packed this super mini with bags of fun and given it some strong road presence. Is this quirk from the Japanese automotive industry enough to tempt British city dwellers? Let me know your thoughts 👇 www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/honda-s...

Honda Super-N Supermini Arrives to add some Fun to City Streets — DefinitelyNotAGuru

Honda may be retreating from it’s electric car programs, but one car has survived the cull. If you’re expecting a Honda e replacement, or a successor to the e:Ny1 , or the launch of the AFEELA Son...

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📰 Good news for MPV drivers as Kia release details of their new all-electric 7-Seat PV5 And Kia have done something unconventionally different with the seats to fit everyone in comfortably - find out more here👇 www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/good-ne...

Good News for MPV Fans as Kia Launches the 7-Seater PV5 — DefinitelyNotAGuru

True MPVs are in such short supply but were once in great demand. Now, large SUVs have become the preferred 7-seat option for fashion conscious families, but they do miss out on the versatility that a...

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🚗📰 Car Reviews 🚗📰 Car Reviews🚗📰 I had the privilege to drive 11 cars around Millbrook Proving Grounds at the SMMT Test Day event on Thursday. And I’ve written a brief review of each with a surprise winner at the end 👇 www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/11-cars...

11 Cars Driven, 11 Mini Reviews Given at the SMMT Test Day — DefinitelyNotAGuru

Jim has already described what the SMMT Test Day is all about, as well as explaining the amazing facilities at Millbrook Proving Grounds, so I’ll not cover this here. Instead, I got to see the SMMT...

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Yesterday I had the privilege to attend the @smmt-ukauto.bsky.social Test Day held at Millbrook Proving Grounds. It’s an annual event for industry journalists to experience cars from many manufacturers on dedicated test routes, as well as networking with PR teams from across the industry. 1/2

📰 New research suggests manual cars face extinction as soon as 2030. Does this represent a shift in your preference, and has the U.K. roads become so busy that auto makes more sense now? www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/manual-...

Manual Cars Face Extinction — DefinitelyNotAGuru

Vehicle Data Global (VDG) - which powers systems across the automotive sector with technical and market data - claims the decline in manual cars is growing at a faster pace than diesel, with the death...

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🚨 Ex-Demo EV Deal - Save £8,185 🚨 ** Save Money | Buy Electric ** Toyota Urban Cruiser 61 kWh Design with just 1,500 miles on the clock and 264 miles of range for … ⚡️⚡️⚡️🤩 £25,990 🤩⚡️⚡️⚡️ www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/...

Škoda Undercuts its petrol-powered Kamiq with the all new electric Epiq www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/koda-re...

📰 Some interesting, small, affordable, electric hatchbacks could be coming from the many brands under Stellantis in 2028. What would you like to see return? A Citroen Saxo VTR, or a Fiat 126, perhaps even a Vauxhall Nova to sit under the Corsa. www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/stellan...

Stellantis Project E-Car will Build Small, Affordable EVs — DefinitelyNotAGuru

Stellantis, the group company for many European and American brands, is making a concerted effort to produce small, affordable electric cars, with the first E-Cars expected to launch in 2028. It’s n...

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🚨Pre-registered EV Deal - Save £10,991🚨 **Save Money | Buy Electric** 26-reg BYD ATTO 3 EVO 75 kWh Design with significant upgrades, 15 miles on the clock and 316 miles of range (WLTP) for… ⚡️⚡️⚡️🤩 £27,999 🤩⚡️⚡️⚡️ 1/2 ➡️ Car write-up www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/...

On a serious note 👇 www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/nitrous...

Nitrous Oxide Breathalyzer to be Trialled — DefinitelyNotAGuru

The RAC reports that a new nitrous oxide breathalyser is to be trialled by two U.K. police forces in the south of England, tackling the fight against drug driving that wrecks lives. Hampshire and Is...

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📰 I bring good news to electric van customers The Government has listened and made changes to heavier van regs - dive in and let’s hope it means businesses can buy the vans they need without restrictions 👇 www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/governm...

Government to ease MoT rules for Electric Vans — DefinitelyNotAGuru

One of the limitations to electric vans was the fine balance between usable range and weight, with vans traditionally capped at 3.5 tons before needing an HGV licence and following HGV rules for anyth...

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📰 The Volkswagen Polo GTi goes electric It’s fast, fun and very much GTi-ified, but is it a true GTi? What do you think? www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/the-all...

The All-New Volkswagen Polo GTi Goes Electric — DefinitelyNotAGuru

50 years after the launch of Volkswagen’s first GTi with the Mk1 Golf, Volkswagen have another first with their new all-electric ID. Polo GTi. It’s been 50 years since Volkswagen launched the now le...

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Renault chooses Goodwood with a working model of the 5 Turbo 3E for live demos. And order books are now open - find out more here 👇 www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/never-s...

Never Say Never Again - Renault 5 Turbo Returns as the Crazy All-Electric 3E — DefinitelyNotAGuru

If you’re old enough to remember Sean Connery making a return to playing Bond in Never Say Never Again 10 years after hanging up his Vodka Martini, you may also remember Barbara Carrera who played Fat...

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📰 Used Car Market Data from SMMT is Out The used car market is flat in Q1 2026 with a couple of surprise surges in demand as the conflict in the Middle Wast continues to steer people into more fuel efficient cars. www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/used-ca...

Used Car Market Flat in Q1 But Sales in EVs and Hybrids Surge — DefinitelyNotAGuru

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) report a flat used car market in the first quarter of 2026, but with strong growth in the EV and Hybrid car markets. Used car market volumes wer...

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📰 What happened to choice? 📰 Perhaps my first rage baiting opinion piece for @notaguru3 but I think I have a point. The meteoric rise of the SUV/Crossover has killed a few market segments and that’s not good! www.notaguru.co.uk/blog/do-we-h...

Cars have lost Desirability and Practicality to a Generic Formula - An Opinion Piece — DefinitelyNotAGuru

According to SMMT data the most popular choice of car body style in the U.K. - with over half the cars purchased/registered - are either an SUV or Crossover. So does this mean fewer options for cus...

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🚨Pre-registered EV Deals - Save £11,542🚨 **Cut Fuel Bills | Buy Electric** MG S5 SE Long Range 64 kWh with delivery mileage only, and 298 miles of range for… ⚡️⚡️⚡️🤩 £20,498 🤩⚡️⚡️⚡️ *further £500 off - Ts&Cs 1/2 ➡️ Car review www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/...

🚨Pre-registered EV Deal - Save £8,997🚨 **Cut Fuel Bills | Drive Electric** The *refreshed* MG 4 Premium Long Range 64 kWh with delivery mileage only and 280 miles of range for… ⚡️⚡️⚡️🤩 £20,998 🤩⚡️⚡️⚡️ 1/2 ➡️ Car review www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/...

Ex-Demo EV Deal - Save £9,000 🚨 **Cut Fuel Bills | Buy Electric** Changan Deepal S05 MAX 68.8 kWh with just 817 miles on the clock, a big spec and 301 miles of range for… ⚡️⚡️⚡️🤩 £29,990 🤩⚡️⚡️⚡️ 1/2 ➡️ Car review www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/...

🚨Pre-registered EV Deal - Save £13,780🚨 **Cut Fuel Bills | Buy Electric** BYD ATTO 3 Design 60.48 kWh with just 10 miles on the clock, a huge spec and 260 miles of range (LFP battery) for… ⚡️⚡️⚡️🤩 £25,950 🤩⚡️⚡️⚡️ Deal 1/2 www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/...