Untold damage could be done to your car by habits developed over a long time behind the wheel, says Car Shop. The team at CarShop, has revealed the top 10 driving habits you probably didn’t know were damaging your car - and why you should avoid them. Flooring the accelerator in a high gear Many cars have a gear shift indicator which suggests when … [Read more...]
Ford plans many more ev-models
Ford’s plans for its hybrid and electric models over the next few years have been outlined. It’s close to announcing its pure electric SUV with a 370 miles range but most of its other models will use mild hybrid powertrains and platforms developed from the versatile Volkswagen MEB toolkit. Coming electrified models All-new Kuga Plug-In Hybrid with … [Read more...]
Breaking news: Frankfurt motor show boss quits
The head of Germany's auto-lobby group VDA, Bernhard Mattes, has unexpectedly resigned as its prestigious Frankfurt motor show opened to the public. Mattes will go at the end of the year after being in post only 12-months but it has been a very tough time for the German car industry and this year’s show saw over 30 brands including Toyota, PSA, Volvo and … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 September
Volvo is first to offer plug-in hybrid versions of its entire model range with launch of new XC40 T5 Twin Engine. The front-wheel-drive hybrid system uses 180hp three-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engine with 82hp electric motor to achieve combined output of 262hp – highest figure in the XC40 line-up. With the UK set to bake in an Indian summer heatwave this … [Read more...]
Car makers call for boost to charging points and Gov. incentives
At the start of a new EU political term, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association is today urgently calling for a comprehensive plan to enable the transition to zero-emission mobility in Europe. This should include a major ramp-up of charging and refuelling infrastructure, as well as meaningful purchase incentives to stimulate sales, helping to … [Read more...]
Joint call to Governments to get “smart” over evs
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, Eurelectric and Transport & Environment are calling on the European institutions to facilitate a rapid roll-out of smart charging infrastructure for electrically-chargeable vehicles. This is a unique collaboration as it marks the first time that the EU auto industry, electricity sector and the green … [Read more...]
Bentley Flying B gets new wings
One of the motoring world’s most iconic symbols has just got new wings, and lights. Almost 90 years after it first appeared on a Bentley, the famous Flying B mascot has been dramatically updated. It's expected to be unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show in a few days in the region of £150,000 or thereabouts. Bentley’s iconic ‘Flying B’ mascot will … [Read more...]
Cambridgeshire bred and bored
Cambridgeshire is the most boring place in Britain. That's the opinion of a drivers' group questioned for a lifestyle probe ahead of the new Isuzu D-Max XTR pickup. It found an alarming percentage of Brits feel bored with their life. The poll of 1,000 adults found that those aged 18-34 were the most bored demographic in Britain – with 26% … [Read more...]
Welsh TVR factory moves nearer completion
The TVR sports cars’ Welsh factory will be fitted out for assembly of its 200mph Griffith supercar, the company has told its enthusiastic owners’ club. West Wales-based Jones Brothers have been appointed to carry out the work on its site adjacent to the A465 Heads of the Valleys road and overlooking Ebbw Vale. In a statement, the TVR Car Club said it … [Read more...]
Take a few historic laps of Silverstone
We’re all familiar with the iconic Silverstone track and the incredible F1 moments created there. What some people don’t know is that Silverstone was initially built on the site of a World War II Royal Air Force bomber station, which opened in 1943. Leasing Options has created an animation where you can see how the track has evolved from three runways … [Read more...]
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