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Why new cars often have long waiting periods after launch, what affects your delivery date, and how to protect yourself when booking.

What goes into the price at the pump: crude oil, refining, taxes, distribution and exchange rates, and why prices change so often.

How to compare the real five-year cost of an electric car and a petrol car: purchase price, energy, maintenance, insurance, tax and resale.

Mild hybrid, full hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV explained in plain English, with a side-by-side comparison and which suits your driving.