Ease of charging, distance travelled on one charge and saving money are the top considerations for drivers when it comes to buying an electric car. In a national Opinium survey of 2,000 UK drivers, commissioned by InsuretheGap, a leading supplier of Guaranteed Asset Protection insurance for new and second-hand cars, four-fifths of drivers answered what … [Read more...]
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Newslines 23 July
Volvo is recalling 507,000 vehicles because of a faulty engine component that in extreme cases could result in a fire. Volvo said its own investigations have identified that “in very rare cases the plastic engine intake manifold may melt and deform” in models made between 2014 and 2019 and fitted with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine around the … [Read more...]
Cardiff & Swansea rail boost announced
Up to £58 million to upgrade Cardiff Central Station was confirmed today by the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling. Subject to the necessary assurances that the scheme represents value for money, these upgrades will ease crowding and congestion through the station during peak periods, drive forward regeneration and enable longer trains with more seats to … [Read more...]
EV model ranges to triple over three years
The number of electric car models on the UK market could more than triple within the next three years, new analysis shows. After several years of timid growth, carmakers will be offering 214 electric models across Europe in 2021 – up from the 60 available, officially at least, at the end of 2018. Transport & Environment (T&E), which … [Read more...]
MG launch electric model under £21,500
MG Motor is entering the zero-emissions vehicle market with the first truly affordable, family friendly electric car. The MG ZS EV has been designed to bring EV technology to a wider audience than ever before and represents an exciting new chapter in the MG story. ZS EV is MG’s most high-tech car ever, with the MG Pilot driver assistance … [Read more...]
Welsh sale sees £287,792 paid for registration
Retired businessman Ian Guest from Barnard Castle stunned all during the second day of DVLA Personalised Registrations’ 30th Anniversary auction at The Vale Resort, near Cardiff by successfully securing IG 1 for £222,000. With fees taking the total sum to be paid to £287,792, IG 1 becomes the Agency’s third highest-selling personalised registration behind … [Read more...]
30th anniversary MX-5 on sale
Three decades after the 1989 Chicago Motor Show hosted the debut of the original MX-5, Mazda unveiled the MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition at the 2019 Chicago Motor Show. After 30 years and more than 1 million units sold, Mazda feels that the MX-5 has grown into more than simply Mazda’s creation. It now belongs to the enthusiasts around the world who have … [Read more...]
French police using new “intelligent” cameras
UK drivers heading to France this summer are in the dark about new roadside cameras and a range of French driving rules, says RAC Europe . As families gear up for the summer getaway, six-in-10 drivers who take their own cars or motorbikes abroad (63%) are not aware tailgating is illegal in France, as it is in the UK. While half (49%) do not know that the … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 July
Škoda has developed a new smartphone app, Škoda Parent Taxi, which lets parents charge their kids via the currency of chores. Launched ahead of the summer holidays, the app has been created as part of new research by Škoda which found Britain’s parents drive approximately 1,648 additional miles a year ferrying their children around, the equivalent of … [Read more...]
Road safety missing opportunities, say experts
IAM RoadSmart has called the government’s Road Safety Statement announced today ‘a mixed bag’ with welcome news on road policing, pedestrian distraction and seatbelts, but a worrying lack of detail on younger and older drivers or motorcyclists. Today the government, as part of the statement, also confirmed a review of roads policing and traffic … [Read more...]
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