Freezing weather and increased cabin heating could see some of the UK’s most popular EV models lose more than 30 miles of range this winter. The data from Vertu Motors finds that a cold snap could cause an EV to lose up to nine per cent of its range overnight, due to the intense energy usage required to power through the freeze. Most popular … [Read more...]
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Drivers warned about leaving it late to switch insurers
Time is running out if you want to save money and switch insurers before a new law takes effect. Price analysis website Comparethemarket.com has studied UK car insurance premiums over the last nine years revealing drivers are losing up to £350 by not switching their insurance at the optimum time. Significant savings can be made based on the number of … [Read more...]
Petrol and diesel price cut must come this week
Retailers must cut the price of petrol and diesel this week or risk losing all credibility with drivers, warn the RAC. RAC Fuel Watch data shows the price of oil fell by $10 a barrel to $73.18 last Friday on top of already lower wholesale prices meaning petrol is now around 12p a litre too expensive while diesel is 10p too high. Unleaded is currently … [Read more...]
Assisted Driving tech is getting better say testers
Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP are encouraged by the results of their latest Assisted Driving Gradings, which show all seven of the mainstream vehicle manufacturers whose cars were tested, are committed to fitting robust Assisted Driving technology at every price point. The world-first Assisted Driving Grading assessments were introduced in October 2020 … [Read more...]
Kia’s generation game changer
For a generation of motorists it’s difficult to think that Kia Motors UK never existed and for others it’s hard to believe how far they have come in 30 years. Entering UK showrooms in 1991 with the rebadged Mazda 121 selling as the Kia Pride, the Korean brand registered 1,800 sales, but that was just a ripple of what was to come. The following year … [Read more...]
Repairers are poorly prepared for rising EV sales
The steep rise in electric vehicle sales is a pivotal moment for all EV stakeholders, writes Adrian Watson, Head of Engineering Research at Thatcham Research. September 2021 was the UK’s best month ever for new battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Not only did the 32,721 new BEV … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 November
Isuzu UK has handed over the keys to an All-New Isuzu D-Max V-Cross to Welsh Rugby Union star and Brand Ambassador Josh Navidi as the pick-up professionals continue their role as Official Automotive Partner to the WRU. Navidi, a Welsh International Rugby Union player who also plays for Cardiff Rugby and British and Irish Lions, collected the Isuzu D-Max … [Read more...]
Osian set for thriller beginning today & ending in Wales
Osian Pryce will bounce straight back from finishing runner-up in the British Rally Championship by aiming for victory on the Roger Albert Clark Rally. This year’s five-day and 351 stage mile event will be the longest special stage rally in Great Britain for 30 years (since the 1991 Lombard RAC Rally in fact) and Osian will contest the event for the first … [Read more...]
Evans takes Toyota to WRC crown in Italy
Flying Welshman Elfyn Evans helped Toyota win the WRC manufacturers' title for the first time in three years, but it was a bitter sweet result for him. Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia swept to a remarkable eighth FIA World Rally Championship title in nine seasons in Italy on Sunday afternoon. The Frenchmen ended their careers together in style … [Read more...]
Sportslines 25 November
Ticket sales for The Classic 2022 open today – one month ahead of Christmas – and all those booking their tickets before midnight on the opening day will be in with a great chance of winning some absolutely amazing prizes. Lucky winners could be rewarded with a pair a of weekend tickets to the 2022 Formula 1 British Grand Prix 1-3 July also hosted at … [Read more...]
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