A new report from Go.Compare Car Insurance has revealed that the cost of getting on the road in 2023, including the cost of a first car, has fallen to £5,947.40 from £6,574 in 2022. The comparison site has researched these costs as it celebrates its own 17th birthday – an age where many of us would be looking at taking to the roads. This is the first … [Read more...]
Thieves target old Defenders for parts
The Land Rover Defender is a major target for thieves who can break them up within hours of getting their hands on them, say insurers. The UK’s leading rural insurer is urging farmers and other Land Rover Defender owners to take action to safeguard their iconic vehicles against clued-up thieves. NFU Mutual is urging Defender owners to adopt a combination … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 November
With its 300hp 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and all-wheel-drive, the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman is coming soon. It hits 62mph in 5.4 secs., runs to a limited 155mph and has sporting chassis and driver assistance systems inc. some hands-off features, with a simplified cockpit with maximum 1450 litres luggage space. York has been shortlisted by … [Read more...]
Gamechanger in ev charging coming down the line
The owners of Asda have bought the Tesla charger network and are preparing for a rapid extension for all plug-in hybrid and battery cars. As the UK is likely to reach a million BEVs next February according to Cap HPI, the Asda move is very significant. Asda owner, the EG Group run by brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa, said in a statement that the Tesla … [Read more...]
Welsh Labour fear losing Senedd over 20mph limit
Welsh Labour fear losing Senedd control in 2026 over their introduction of the 20mph speed limit default, claim Conservative opponents. Confirming a Conservative majority in Cardiff Bay would immediately repeal the legislation and commenting on the news that an overwhelming majority of people surveyed say 20mph speed limits has affected their lives for the … [Read more...]
Cold weather check list to keep going
As the temperature begins to drop, a car will breakdown on average every 6 seconds, with motorists having to fork out over £500 on car repairs per year. It’s important to be aware of the impact of cold weather and know how you can protect your car from damage. In doing this, you can ensure your car is the safest it can be when you are travelling in … [Read more...]
ECA criticises Government over mixed messages in King’s Speech
Leading electrotechnical and engineering services body ECA said the King’s speech had little to offer the sector, despite it being a driving force in the transition to Net Zero carbon. The association, which represents over 60,000 professionals, welcomed the prospect of accelerated investment in renewables and grid connections. However, it sees additional … [Read more...]
Sleeker Toyota C-HR announced
The sleekly styled latest generation Toyota C-HR is now on sale with deliveries beginning in January. The new model presents an even more dramatic rendering of the coupe-like design that set the original Toyota C-HR apart from the SUV mainstream. It also raises the bar in terms of equipment features, with seamless connectivity, responsive and powerful … [Read more...]
20mph limit opposed outside Wales
Seven out of 10 motorists say that the 20mph speed limit imposed in Wales in September shouldn’t spread across the rest of the UK. Research from Startline’s November Used Car Tracker shows that 20% think that it is “just too slow” while 15% also say that too few drivers would stick to the new limit. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said: … [Read more...]
Tradelines 8 November
Almost a quarter of fleets (23%) say they expect to lengthen their company car lease contracts because of growth in home working, according to new research. The 2023 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer found that the move towards contract extensions is more pronounced among larger companies with more than 1,000 employees (38%) compared to the smallest with … [Read more...]
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