The cost of living crisis is forcing families to sell their cars, according to October’s Startline Used Car Tracker. Almost one in four (23%) say they already or are going to reduce the number of cars in their family while 61% say that tightening personal finances have changed their attitudes to car ownership for the worse. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline … [Read more...]
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Buried treasure on four wheels
The keys to a brand-new car have been buried somewhere in the UK by Scrap Car Comparison, and the hunt is almost on to find them. With the cost of driving creating a barrier for many that need to travel to work or various appointments, Scrap Car Comparison is aiming to take the sizeable upfront expense out of the equation for one lucky driver: the cost of … [Read more...]
Study begins into EV drivers’ habits
A point by charge-point study is being carried out into how drivers of electric vehicles boost their power. Zap-Map, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, and UK law firm TLT have joined forces to uncover where, when and how UK consumers are charging electric vehicles (EV) – and what this means for the development and funding of the public charging … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 October
EV drivers who charge mostly from home will see a small rise in electricity costs from 28p to 34p per kWh as part of the Government’s October Energy Price Cap. The price cap will remain in place until 2024 so it’s a good news story for those who are able to charge at home, especially as domestic electricity prices were set to rise to 52p per kWh from … [Read more...]
First drive special: New generation EVs are charging into showrooms
A whole new cell of cars is being created for our electric future and some of them were lined up at the annual SMMT driving day for motoring writers last week. We have seen hybrid adaptations of some familiar models and they have been joined by pure electric derivatives but these are about to be replaced by a completely new generation from the world’s … [Read more...]
Supercar marks Audi’s legendary engine
Audi is marking the end of the V10 engine used for decades in the brand's super cars with a celebration model. Twelve years after the premiere of the first Audi R8 GT, Audi Sport GmbH is launching the second edition of this exclusive super sports car: the new 199mph Audi R8 Coupé V10 GT RWD. The 5.2-litre, naturally-aspirated V10 engine’s output is … [Read more...]
Testing times for industry and writers
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders recently held its annual regional Test Days in the north and south of the country which are always much-liked and useful events on the calendar of many motoring scribes. An annual event that provides new cars galore on offer for motoring writers to road test in the same locality on the same day, always seems a … [Read more...]
EVs overtake a million UK registrations
The SMMT's latest registration figures for September make interesting reading for the growing number of electric cars with the new registration plate change month sales figures and year to date figures as well. Electric vehicle uptake has continued to rise, albeit at a slower rate of growth than seen earlier in the year, with the second highest monthly … [Read more...]
Autosport show returns
Autosport International is back on 14 and 15 January 2023 at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre following a break of three years. The show will welcome new and familiar faces, features, exhibitors and fans. Tickets are available to purchase from the the Autosport International website now. The exhibition will see the return of much-loved … [Read more...]
Wales host FIM World Supercross Championship
Wales will host Europe’s first FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) event, which will see some of the globe’s best off-road motorcycle racers compete at the Principality Stadium on Saturday 8 October from 5pm. The Australian-based WSX promoter, SX Global, has chosen the Cardiff venue for Round 1 of the inaugural WSX series, ensuring that the famous … [Read more...]
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