The Government must do more to get people to adopt EVs, says a Lords Committee. "If it fails to heed our recommendations the UK won’t reap the significant benefits of better air quality and will lag in the slow lane for tackling climate change,” said Baroness Kate Parminter, Chair of the inquiry (below). The inquiry was launched in August 2023 to … [Read more...]
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EV regs hit a million but petrol sales climbing too
Discounted business registrations meant Britain’s millionth battery electric car reached the road in January 2024, while the new car market grew 8.2% for the month, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The first month of the year saw 142,876 new cars registered led by the Kia Sportage (above), which repeated its success of January … [Read more...]
Eye tests can save life and your licence
Experts are urging drivers to add an eye test to their to do list or risk a £1,000 and three points on their licence as well as a potentially serious or fatal accident. Every year, approximately 3,000 people are either killed or injured in incidents caused by poor eyesight. As such, the police have the power to stop any driver and conduct an on-the-spot … [Read more...]
Newcomers: BMW expansions & MINI electric coming
A new entry-level BMW iX2 eDrive20 (above) is available to order in the UK from March 2024 with prices starting from £50,710. There is also an expansion of BMW XM offering with introduction of XM 50e, with model specific design elements. There are also comprehensive updates to BMW digital services, including extended smartphone integration for models with … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Volkswagen Touareg Black Edition
For some, the Volkswagen Touareg is very old school, but for many newcomers it can still teach them lessons. If you have to regularly cover long distances at all hours, with or without people or luggage, or have to tow a horsebox or trailer, the Touareg will perform such tasks without trouble. Appropriately named after a nomadic Sahara group, the VW … [Read more...]
Best and worst cars to buy and own
When buying a new car, it’s always worth thinking about the potential resale value and how much it will depreciate over time. Some cars can prove to be very worthy investments, with their value increasing over time, while others may drop quickly in value as soon as they leave the forecourt. Elements such as age, condition, mileage and number of owners are … [Read more...]
20mph protest convoy planned
A new protest convoy is being organised to highlight continued opposition to the default 20mph speed limit in Wales. Running along part of the North Wales coast, it aims to show how congested roads could become when the tourism season gets underway in a few months. Organisers anticipate 50 vehicles will join a cavalcade that will set off from Llandudno … [Read more...]
British drivers love e-bay!
As one of the UK’s biggest online automotive marketplaces, eBay has revealed the most expensive parts and accessories of 2023, with performance engines, carbon fibre monocoques for high-end performance cars and exclusive number plates dominating the top 10. First and second places on the rundown of biggest buys for 2023 belonged to the performance car … [Read more...]
Probite British Rally Championship returns to ITV stage
The Probite British Rally Championship will return to free-to-air terrestrial television in 2024, after signing a multi-year deal with ITV4 and ITVX to broadcast the six-round series across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. An enhanced media package for the UK’s premier rally championship will include a dedicated one-hour highlights show on ITV4 after … [Read more...]
Rallymen’s bread and butter awards
Jonathan Brace and Jonny ‘Tad’ Evans have been honoured with two special Motorsport UK Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship awards – the David Stokes Historic Challenge for drivers and the Guy Weaver award for co-drivers. The award winners were selected by a judging panel (made up of representatives from the Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship, the Welsh … [Read more...]
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