The obvious doesn’t always stare you in the face and it’s therefore easy to overlook, at your cost. Take the Hyundai Santa Fe, the big, very big, seven-seater SUV which is probably eclipsed in many eyes by its Korean stablemates along with much more expensive competitors from German and British car plants. BREAKING NEWS: Hyundai voted best brand … [Read more...]
Dynamic pricing for EV charging?
Controversial dynamic pricing has been suggested for motorists to spread use and demand for power. Drivers would recharge at a lower cost when demand was light and pay more to boost when public points were busy. But more than half of motorists (54%) say it would be a bad idea to adopt dynamic pricing for public electric car chargers. Domestic charge points … [Read more...]
A car by any other name
Nearly half (47%) of Gen Z drivers in the UK have a nickname for their vehicle, with Baby being the most common, says recent research by Honda UK. The new study explores how UK drivers personify their cars and which driving memories trigger the most nostalgia. The survey of 1,500 UK drivers found that while most (77%) still call their vehicle a “car,” … [Read more...]
Croatia WRC extended
Croatia will return to the FIA World Rally Championship in 2026 and 2027, following the signing of a three-year agreement that will also see the country host an FIA European Rally Championship round in 2025. The agreement reaffirms the commitment that started when Croatia first joined the WRC in 2021 and underscores the country's ongoing role as a key … [Read more...]
Toyota WRC team eye title win at home
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team are targeting a successful finish to the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship season on home roads at Rally Japan this week 21-24 November. With wins in seven of the 12 rallies held so far in a closely fought season, TGR-WRT enter the final round with the chance to claim a fourth consecutive manufacturers’ championship … [Read more...]
Hirst claims Welsh title with fourth Wyedean win
Matthew Hirst has won a record-breaking fourth Motorsport UK Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship title after victory on the Wyedean Rally last Saturday, for a fourth time in a row. Co-driven by Declan Dear, the Doncaster driver finished the Forest of Dean event almost two minutes ahead of his nearest championship rival, after a sublime performance in his Delta … [Read more...]
Wales garages average two days for repairs
Scotland has the longest average fleet vehicle off-road times in the UK at 2.38 days, according to new figures released by epyx. Meanwhile, the shortest VOR wait is in the North East, with an average of 1.83 days between when a car or van enters a workshop and work is completed. The statistics – which cover the period January 2023 to October 2024 – have … [Read more...]
Christmas is just down the road….
With only five weeks to go until Christmas Day, a study by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed a glimpse of ‘Car-istmas’ for the first time, showcasing what UK drivers are anticipating for the popular festive getaway. With millions traditionally hitting the road to spend time with friends and relatives for this much-loved annual occasion, the poll of 1,000 … [Read more...]
The many obstacles to EV ownership
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' recent vehicle tax reforms aimed at accelerating the UK's transition to electric vehicles have sparked discussions about their potential impact on both private and corporate vehicle ownership. Now, new insights from private plate supplier Regtransfers reveal a substantial gap between government policy intentions and public … [Read more...]
Tradelines 19 November
The first all electric coupe Cupra Tavascan (above) has received a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP testers. Euro NCAP also awarded the MG HS SE 1.5T a 5 Star rating with the model excelling in both adult and child occupant safety evaluation tests as well as having features designed to protect vulnerable road users. The UK’s biggest trade union has … [Read more...]
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