Close to half of 18-34 year olds are struggling with fuels and cost of living rises, forcing them to borrow money from friends, family - or even banks. Research for ChooseMyCar.com, showed that 46% of this age group have asked friends and family for money, due to huge spikes in fuel costs and that’s in contrast to older age groups, with only 21% of 35-54 … [Read more...]
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New law is fraught with risks for drivers
Switching a self-driving vehicle between fully autonomous and merely assisted is fraught with dispute and litigation risks – a claims expert from loss recovery firm Corclaim has warned. It comes after planned changes to the Highway Code – which are designed to provide guidance to the courts and police, and are expected by July – will allow motorists using … [Read more...]
New drivers looking for EVs
A high proportion of learner drivers want their first car to be electrified, they told pollsters for the Motor Ombudsman. A survey revealed that nearly half (42%) of respondents would prefer their first car to be fully electric (26%) or in part electric i.e. a hybrid (16%), after passing their driving test. The research also found that male provisional … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia Stonic ‘2’ 1.0T manual
Kia has built its reputation in the UK with its family-friendly SUVs so it was probably only a matter of time before introducing its compact SUV. Based on the Rio hatchback, the new Stonic has a longer body and stands slightly higher on the road with added ground clearance over the supermini stablemate. The Kia Stonic comes in eight versions: two engines … [Read more...]
Clearing confusion down the Channel Tunnel
Even though the Channel Tunnel linking the UK to mainland Europe has been open for 27 years, there still seems to be abundant confusion between the two popular train services that use it - Eurotunnel Le Shuttle and Eurostar. Not sure which is which, or how to choose between the two options? It really depends on where you want to go and how you want to … [Read more...]
EVs registrations climbing through April
Latest UK electric car sales data shows one in ten new cars registered in April were fully electric. This data is from New AutoMotive’s Electric Car Count (ECC) – the most up-to-date and comprehensive electric car sales data in the UK. British brand Jaguar is the quickest by far to electrify, with 47% of cars sold in April being fully electric. Petrol … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 May
Automotive finance provider, JBR Capital, has launched into 2022 with a record-setting four-month period – the most successful since the company was founded in 2015. Based in London, JBR Capital has lent over £80 million from 1 January to 30 April 30, enabling an ever-growing number of clients to fund their passion for high-end vehicles. The new 536bhp … [Read more...]
New car sales crumble, used-models in demand
New car sales are still crumbling under the weight of supply shortages, rising costs and concerned buyers facing higher costs of living. UK new car registrations fell by -15.8% to 119,167 units in April, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Despite showrooms being open for the entire month, unlike the previous year which saw … [Read more...]
Nicky Grist Stages in six rally championships
Quinton Motor Club is gearing up for what promises to be a fantastic festival of rallying in mid-Wales on Saturday 9 July when spectators are again allowed into stages to watch competitors from six major rally championships gather for the 2022 Nicky Grist Stages. Based in Builth Wells, the event will play host to the Motorsport UK British Rally Championship … [Read more...]
The Yorkshire Rallying Mafia
I’ve recently reviewed several authoritative books recalling the golden 1960s/70s era of road and stage rallying, all written by authors who were active in the sport and Jonathan Pulleyn is no exception. Having joined York Motor Club aged 12 years Jonathan enjoyed his rallying from the tender age of 8 when family friends who competed visited. He also … [Read more...]
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