Lamborghini will postpone its first electric model until 2029, said CEO Stephan Winkelmann. It had planned the release of its first EV in 2028 but the delay comes as the industry grapples with the transition to EVs, although Ferrari will introduce its first EV early next year. The average cost of car insurance for young drivers has fallen by £160 in … [Read more...]
Weekend Used Roadtest: Honda Civic i-DTEC
Writing often about new vehicles, as I do, it is easy to become blasé when test driving vehicles with price tags that look more like telephone numbers than amounts of UK pounds. Of course if you fancy a ‘fresh out of the box’ vehicle, and are able to/wish to part with the cash required to buy one, that’s fine. However, for many people a used example of a … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 December
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
EV drivers say charging network is improving
Zapmap has unveiled the results of its latest comprehensive survey of electric vehicle drivers. Responses show that overall satisfaction continues to improve, while also highlighting areas which require industry focus. Conducted during October 2024, the annual survey offers unparalleled insights into the behaviours, attitudes and satisfaction of EV … [Read more...]
Cloned cars’ rising crime rate
Motorists must guard against unscrupulous car cloning criminals to avoid fines and penalties for offences they’ve not committed, warns leading vehicle data and valuation specialist HPI. Criminals use cloned registration plates to avoid detection via police automated number plate recognition (ANPR) systems, which can have serious financial implications for … [Read more...]
Registrations fall to avoid EV penalties
Deliveries of new cars fell by -1.9% in the UK during November with 153,610 joining the road, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It is the second consecutive monthly decline, and the third decline in four months, as the market contracts amid the race to meet tough EV market share targets. Demand from private buyers, among whom … [Read more...]
Best garage in Wales – again!
Garej Arwyn Cyf, Caernarfon has won The Motor Ombudsman's regional 2024 Garage Star Award for Wales, for a second year. The Motor Ombudsman is pleased to announce that AJ Fleetcare, an independent garage in Leeds, has been crowned the 2024 winner of the National Garage Star Award – the top prize in the Ombudsman’s annual Star Awards competition. Now … [Read more...]
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