Over 50 roads in Wrexham area are being reconsidered to revert to 30mph limit after being cut to 20mph in September 2023. Their review is part of a rethink ordered by Welsh Government after intense opposition to the lower limit as a default across Wales and other councils are also looking roads in their areas which could go back to 30mph. Corvette is … [Read more...]
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Think carefully before lending your car to anyone
A survey conducted by temporary car insurance experts Tempcover examined British opinions on lending cars to family and friends, including children, parents, siblings and partners, particularly over the holiday period. The research highlighted the reasons many drivers are reluctant to lend their vehicles and offers simple precautions to help them do so … [Read more...]
DVLA opening hours this holiday
The DVLA has revealed its opening hours over the next two weeks. In a short statement they agency said that customers will be able to use our online services throughout the Christmas and New Year period. Date Contact centre opening times Monday 23 December 8am to 7pm (normal hours) Christmas Eve 24 December 8am to … [Read more...]
EV charging oasis first of many
Be.EV, one of the UK’s fastest-growing public EV charging networks, has begun construction of Manchester’s first large-scale Charging Oasis, which will serve as a template for the EV charging hub of the future. The site was a derelict petrol station for over 15 years and is now being regenerated as the forecourt of the future. It’s the only project of its … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia EV3 GT-Line First Drive
Kia has something to celebrate this Christmas as it continues to carve out a big slice of Britain’s BEV sales, a decade after launching into it with the Soul EV. At the time 10 years ago, Frozen was trending at the box-office, Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’ rang out across radios worldwide, and social media was awash with ALS ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ … [Read more...]
Toyota unveil new Urban Cruiser EV
Toyota presents the all-new Urban Cruiser, a model that will bring powerful design, interior spaciousness and rich technology content to the market for compact battery electric SUVs. Urban Cruiser, developed from the Urban SUV Concept, will give Toyota a strong presence in a fast-growing and highly competitive market segment in the UK and Europe and … [Read more...]
Christmas scams warning to drivers
As the Christmas getaway beckons and motorists head into unfamiliar areas there are some scams they should steer clear off. From car parks to clean air zones, our increasingly cashless society has created new opportunities for fraudsters to target motorists and vehicle and leasing experts Ayvens UK outline the five latest scams and tips to help you avoid … [Read more...]
Racing lines 12 December
Goodwood has published its race list for the 2025 Goodwood Revival 12 to 14 September 2025. Following the groundbreaking success of the 2024 Revival, which became the world’s first historic motorsport event to run all of its 15 races exclusively on sustainable fuel, the 2025 event will continue this initiative and all competitors will be required to use a … [Read more...]
EV warranty work up to 50% dearer, says WSG
Average, warranty claims for electric vehicles are 30-50% higher than for comparable internal combustion engine vehicles, according to Warranty Solutions Group. WSG’s analysis of 800 electric car warranty claims paid between August 2023 and August 2024, highlights that the most common issues are with battery charge control modules, which cost an average of … [Read more...]
Used electric and diesel cars in demand
Consumer interest in used electric and diesel cars has rapidly increased over the last six months, shows new research. December’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows the percentage of motorists who say that they would definitely consider an electric car as their next vehicle is up from 19% to 29%, while for diesel, it has increased from 12% to 22%. However, … [Read more...]
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