Petrol prices on Google Maps: what it means for your fuel bill
Near real-time petrol and diesel prices are now visible on Google Maps in the UK, helping drivers find cheaper fuel and potentially save around £40 a year.
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Data that helps you choose a car.
Analysis of ownership costs, charging, finance and the market. Read the figures together with their sources and assumptions.
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Rising Fuel Prices Push Van Drivers Towards Electric Vehicles
Research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles shows van drivers could cut fuel bills by up to 87% by switching to an electric van as diesel prices continue to rise.
Read articleCzymPojade in CRN: AI organises data, the engine calculates costs
In CRN 9/2026, Paweł Mamcarz discusses AI, TCO calculations and data checks. A short overview with a link to the full Polish interview.
Read articleTCO v6: what changed in the car cost calculator
Manual costs, four financing options and corrected tax calculations. See what TCO v6 changes for private and business users, and why results can differ from v5.
Read articleRental, lease, cash or loan? Car costs in Poland in 2026
Compare four financing options for private and business buyers in Poland. A worked TCO example shows how resale value and mileage can change the cheapest option.
Read articleFerrari Elettrica 2026 - official data without invented TCO
Ferrari confirms 122 kWh gross, 880 V and charging up to 350 kW. We correct the 195 Wh/kg versus 195 kWh error and do not calculate TCO without a verified price.
Read articleDAT Report 2026: Germany’s car costs and mileage in 2025
Historical DAT figures for mileage, purchase prices and workshop costs, with their limits for an individual ownership-cost comparison.
Read articleHome charging and EV choice: DAT’s findings for 2025
72% of German car owners linked considering an EV to home charging. That preference does not establish a universal ownership-cost result.
Read articleEV resale-value concerns: what DAT’s 2025 survey measures
72% of a defined respondent group worried about BEV resale value. We distinguish those attitudes from a depreciation forecast.
Read articleUsed BEVs: 13% purchase interest in DAT’s 2025 survey
What the DAT survey groups actually show and which vehicle-specific facts are still needed to assess a used EV’s ownership costs.
Read articleModel 3, BMW i4 and Polestar 2: How to Compare Charging Curves
Compare the exact version, charging window and route conditions. Peak power alone cannot tell you which car finishes a journey first.
Read articleCharging and Refuelling: How Much of Your Time Do They Take?
Separate hands-on tasks, waiting and charging that overlaps with parking. Your routes and access to a charger determine the result.
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