Over a quarter of Brits wrongly believe that driving an electric vehicle is completely emission-free, failing to recognise the emissions produced either through the vehicles’ production or the non-renewable electricity that can be used to charge them. Industry experts are calling for more transparency regarding the total emissions involved in … [Read more...]
Millions don’t use latest vehicle tech
Millions of drivers could be missing out on the benefits of potentially lifesaving in-vehicle assistance aids when they’re behind the wheel with new research showing that a third (33%) of drivers never use them. Out of six of the most prominent driving assistance aids in modern vehicles – including collision warnings and cruise control - and among those … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 March
Jaguar is preparing to launch the first of three new cars at the end of this year and stablemate Land Rover is said to be preparing to show a new electric Range Rover about the same time. Global Data.com has reported production numbers might be low for the Jaguar to maintain exclusivity but the market might also consider them too expensive and future LR … [Read more...]
EV car tax costs about to rise
There are big changes and costs coming into effect from next Monday and some EV drivers will find themselves being taxed for the first time while others will see road tax double overnight. Richard Evans, webuyanycar's head of technical services said, “The tax changes indicate that the cost of electric motoring is set to rise. However, EV drivers are … [Read more...]
Wales in slow lane providing fast chargers
Wales is in the slow lane when it comes to providing fast chargers for motorists. Experts at one of the UK’s leading car dealership Beck Evans analysed the number of rapid chargers across every local authority in the UK per 100,000 residents. The results were ranked from the highest to the lowest ratio. Wales even trailed behind the Orkneys in the number … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 March
Isuzu UK offers its latest innovation for explorers and adventurers: the new Basecamp. Designed with vehicle camping in mind, the upgraded Basecamp model takes the iconic Isuzu D-Max AT35, already reimagined by Arctic Trucks, and transforms it into the ultimate adventure vehicle, equipped with a robust range of accessories from ARB and Lazer. Having … [Read more...]
Nearly 3 million drivers overpaying car tax
A new study has found that 2.9 million UK drivers pay more for their Vehicle Excise Duty car tax than necessary, simply because they’re unaware of a 5% surcharge applied to their payments by the DVLA. Drivers who choose to spread the cost of their car tax through monthly direct debit instalments have to pay this 5% surcharge, meaning they end up paying … [Read more...]
Top tips to treat yourself to a new car bargain
After the March new-plate registration period, the number of part-exchanged models has boosted the choice for buyers. As car buyers across the country gear up to upgrade their vehicles, searches for “new car deals” have skyrocketed by 30% over the last three months. With more drivers than ever looking to make a smart purchase, understanding how to secure a … [Read more...]
Motorist pay £600 annually in emergency repairs
Unexpected car repairs are costing drivers an average of more than £600 a year, reveals data from the RAC. As many as six-in-10 (59%) drivers say they are hit with unexpected repair costs for their main vehicle each year, with the average bill coming out at £617 across all ages of car. More than a third (37%) of those facing these repairs said they … [Read more...]
DVSA tighten up on car test applications
Learner car drivers are facing tougher rules for their test applications. From 8 April, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency will require learner drivers to give ten full working days’ notice to change or cancel their car driving test without losing the test fee, excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays. Currently learner drivers need to give three full … [Read more...]
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