>= More than Equal, a global high-performance motorsport programme with a mission to find and develop the first female Formula 1 world champion, has announced the formation of its inaugural Advisory Board. The move represents a major step forward in More than Equal’s growth, bringing together some of the most respected figures across motorsport, sports … [Read more...]
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Ogier’s dramatic comeback in WRC
Sébastien Ogier claimed victory on ueno Rally del Paraguay's inaugural running to strengthen his WRC title hopes and deliver Toyota its 102nd WRC win to equal Citroën's all-time record last Sunday. The eight-time world champion's triumph capped an extraordinary comeback week that began with him dropping almost 40 seconds to a tyre deflation on Friday but … [Read more...]
JLR worst for reliability
British brands Jaguar and Land Rover are the worst cars you can buy for reliability and high average servicing costs, according to Warranty Solutions Group which provides after-care maintenance insurance. Claims details from over 10,000 owners covering 22 brands put the JLR models at the bottom with issues over electric windows, pollution filters and also … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: JLR hit in cyber-strike
Jaguar Land Rover has been severely disrupted by a cyber-strike. The Liverpool Echo reports the car maker owned by India's Tata Motors took immediate action to lessen the effect of the hack and is working quickly to restart operations, including telling workers not to come in on Monday. There was no evidence any customer data had been stolen, it said. … [Read more...]
Petrol & diesel preferred by existing owners
Current owners of petrol or diesel cars plan on sticking with the internal combustion engine for the next nine years on average, they told researchers. When almost 1,300 British motorists who currently drive a petrol or diesel car were questioned by SUSTAIN, six in 10, (59%) planned to keep an internal combustion engine car going as long as possible. On … [Read more...]
Nissan dramatically improve new Qashqai e-Power
The new generation Nissan Qashqai e-Power is arriving in showrooms and promises greater performance, lower consumption and emissions along with cheaper prices in some versions. The latest Newcastle-made five models cost from £34,860 to £43,210 which means some are the same as the previous series or slightly cheaper. Nissan Qashqai e-Power models are unique … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 September
Motorists are failing MOTs for a wide range of obscure reasons, according to eBay, the UK’s largest online marketplace for vehicle parts and accessories. While suspension faults topped the list for overall failures - with broken springs accounting for more than 821,991 unsuccessful MOTs – 394 vehicles were failed for ‘missing’ suspension springs, … [Read more...]
Audi add new Q3 Sportback to range
The all-new, second-generation Audi Q3 Sportback joins the premium compact segment this month. Powerful plug-in hybrid technology and efficient combustion engines are available. Driving assistance and lighting technology from the full-size class plus innovative operating concept for even more comfort. The Q3 SUV is on sale in September from £38,300 for … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Leapmotor T03
The UK new car market is buzzing with electric models at high prices, so it’s worth taking a look at one of the cheapest - the Leapmotor T03. A Stellantis joint venture with the Chinese company, the car is made in Poland on lines previously producing the Fiat 500, another Stellantis brand, and the Leapmotor models are sold through the more familiar … [Read more...]
Interest in electric cars is rising
More than nine out of 10 dealers (93%) say the used electric car market is close to a tipping point, with motorists now much more interested in going electric. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 53% think buyers are much more comfortable with electric cars and 51% that they are becoming just another car in stock. Also, 41% report that … [Read more...]
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