Everyone knows a car breakdown can mean a nasty repair bill, but new data from the RAC reveals that it’s not always a head gasket or a catastrophic engine failure that can cost you hundreds of pounds. Strangely, it can sometimes be very small creatures that cause very big problems. The RAC has seen record numbers of mice, rats and foxes ‘surprising’ … [Read more...]
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Newslines 2 January
China's biggest electric car maker in the world, BYD, announced the next stage of its European strategy with the construction of a massive manufacturing and production centre in Szeged, Hungary. The state-of-the-art facility will be the first of its kind built by a Chinese automotive company in Europe and will have a highly advanced car production line as … [Read more...]
Soaring premiums for young drivers – Compare the Market
The cost of car insurance for young drivers aged 17-24 has typically risen by £658 year-on-year, according to new research from Compare the Market. Annual car insurance cover for young drivers now costs £1,929 on average compared to £1,271 in 2022. Most young drivers are concerned that driving is becoming unaffordable. More than seven in ten drivers aged … [Read more...]
Charging into the great getaway this week
With the annual Chrismas getaway approaching, many drivers and families may be doing their first long run in a new electric car. Just as with a traditional petrol or diesel car you have to prepare your vehicle and yourself for the journey. The electric era is well and truly with us and we are likely to be getting close to a million evs on UK roads by the … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 December
Looking for the ultimate Christmas gift for a car enthusiast and Auto Vivendi is selling places in its 200mph Challenge next year. Recipients get to drive a supercar in a high speed sprint for £2,950+VAT. The Lexus RX large luxury SUV has collected another honour, being named the Best Large SUV in The Car Expert Awards 2024. Its success comes hard on … [Read more...]
Yule be sorry if you risk it!
More than half of drivers failed to recognise an ‘extremely serious’ risk associated with illegal tyre usage when they took part in a survey by Bridgestone. Fifty-four-per-cent of motorists don’t regard driving on illegal tyres as being potentially life threatening, with only 14% describing them as the most important safety feature on their cars, according … [Read more...]
Don’t be a motorway casualty this holiday, says RAC
Nearly eight-in-10 (78%) drivers would unknowingly put themselves in danger after breaking down on the motorway and stopping on the hard shoulder, according to RAC research. Only a fifth (22%) of the 1,900 drivers surveyed would do the right thing after breaking down on one of the UK’s fastest roads on a cold and wet winter’s night by standing to the rear … [Read more...]
See the light on dark nights & stay safe
Longer darker evenings and nights with bad weather put added stress and strain on driving and the arrival of Christmas celebrations make it worse. Celebrations during the period can be tiring. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the signs that tiredness has taken its toll and to stay safe when driving home. It is advised not to get behind the wheel … [Read more...]
Public transport is failing Cardiff, says expert
Cardiff's very high levels of congestion is much more than an inconvenience for commuters – it is causing lasting harm to the city as a whole, according to Victoria Winckler, Director The Bevan Foundation. Commenting on a research paper by the Centre for Cities think tank, she said the underlying causes of traffic queues in Cardiff are different to other … [Read more...]
Classics go futuristic
Goodwood's 2024 Revival will serve as a landmark moment in motorsport history, as the entire weekend of historic racing is set to take place exclusively using sustainable fuel. Already an event that champions second-hand sustainability, today’s announcement sees the Revival further extend its Revive & Thrive ethos with sustainable fuel ensuring the … [Read more...]
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