Since the EU imposed sanctions on Russia, there has been a redrawing of the global oil map, according to a new study . Instead of cutting demand, Europe has simply replaced imports from Russia with oil from other producing countries. Transport & Environment (T&E), who carried out the study, says the EU is missing a historic opportunity to cut oil … [Read more...]
EV complaints rising, reports troubleshooter
Motorists' complaints about electric vehicles and dealers selling them are rising, reports The Motor Ombudsman. The latest increase may be put down to a greater number of consumers getting behind the wheel of pure battery-driven models, and the cost of living crisis driving more individuals to recoup financial losses, as pressures on household … [Read more...]
Supermarkets cashing in during crisis, says RAC
Following news that lower fuel prices helped reduce inflation last month new RAC analysis has revealed supermarket margins on petrol and diesel have more than doubled since Russia invaded Ukraine. Prior to the start of the war in Ukraine the big four supermarkets, which dominate UK fuel retailing, were making a margin of just under 5p (4.7p) a litre on fuel … [Read more...]
First drive: Honda ZR-V SUV
Honda’s tightened its hold on the SUV sector with this month’s announcement of the ZR-V, squarely aimed at families and retail buyers. The Japanese car-maker has a very loyal following and while it wishes existing owners will consider the newcomer when they want to change, it also hopes to hook in buyers from other brands as the sector now accounts for … [Read more...]
How to avoid the enlarged ULEZ London charge
If you’re planning a holiday or business car trip to London from the middle of August you need to check if you will be hit by a daily charge as the Ultra Low Emission Zone extends to the perimeter of the M25 orbital motorway. With the ULEZ expansion due this summer, many of us are wondering how we may be impacted. Is paying the daily charge worth it, or … [Read more...]
Barbie’s cars in the pink for insurance
Barbie-mania is officially sweeping the world as the long-anticipated movie finally hits cinema screens today. The marketing machine for the film has been in motion for some time, and the first full trailer in May also gave us our first glimpse of Barbie’s car. In the movie, Barbie will be behind the wheel of a vintage convertible C1 Chevrolet Corvette … [Read more...]
Smaller vehicles key to cheaper technology?
New analysis from the green group Transport & Environment has shown that Europe and the UK have a number of options that could curb the expected consumption of key metals from electrifying passenger transport by up to 49% between now and 2050. Demand for raw battery materials will rapidly increase as many countries race to switch to zero-emissions road … [Read more...]
Toyota tighten belts for fastest WRC event
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team are ready to increase the pace for round eight of the 2023 season at Rally Estonia, 20-23 July, the first part of a double-header in northern Europe that takes in some of the fastest roads in the FIA World Rally Championship. After a trio of rough and increasingly demanding gravel rallies in Portugal, Sardinia and Kenya, … [Read more...]
Goodwood Festival’s bright spots
Bad weather disrupted this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed but couldn't blow away or wash out participants and spectators' enthusiasm marking its 30th anniversary. McLaren factory driver Marvin Kirchhöfer won the sensational Sunday afternoon Shootout final in the recently unveiled McLaren Solus GT, while over at the prestigious Festival of Speed concours … [Read more...]
Bridgestone’s enlightening ev rally
Bridgestone is recharging its batteries after an enlightening insight into electric vehicle mobility and infrastructure, after successfully covering 1,200 miles across the UK and Ireland at the EV Rally. Encompassing all five capital cities across the UK and Ireland with 25 stop-off points between 3 and 7 July, Bridgestone was able to navigate the route … [Read more...]
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