Lamborghini will postpone its first electric model until 2029, said CEO Stephan Winkelmann. It had planned the release of its first EV in 2028 but the delay comes as the industry grapples with the transition to EVs, although Ferrari will introduce its first EV early next year. The average cost of car insurance for young drivers has fallen by £160 in … [Read more...]
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Weekend Used Roadtest: Honda Civic i-DTEC
Writing often about new vehicles, as I do, it is easy to become blasé when test driving vehicles with price tags that look more like telephone numbers than amounts of UK pounds. Of course if you fancy a ‘fresh out of the box’ vehicle, and are able to/wish to part with the cash required to buy one, that’s fine. However, for many people a used example of a … [Read more...]
Drivers cheer to tougher drink-driving sentences
Tougher sentences have been found to be the most popular solution among motorists for tackling the scourge of drink-driving, new research from the RAC has revealed. Four-in-10 motorists (38%) believe harsher sentences are the answer to curbing instances of drink-driving which were responsible for the deaths of some 300 people in 2022. Drivers questioned … [Read more...]
Gavin & Stacey’s 5,520 miles trip to true love
As fans prepare to bid a bittersweet farewell to one of the UK’s most beloved sitcoms, the final film-length episode of Gavin & Stacey airing this Christmas promises more than just laughs, tears, and reunions - it’s also a celebration of the miles travelled, memories made, and bridges crossed. With the anticipation building, the team at GAP Insurance … [Read more...]
Peak jams predicted as train services suspended
With Christmas just around the corner, 20 million Brits are preparing to drive ‘home’ for the holidays to friends and family. Amid significant rail disruptions caused by planned closures on major train routes, the roads are set to be busier than ever, so the driving experts at Scrap Car Comparison are urging motorists to plan their journeys well in advance … [Read more...]
Death of British Touring Car legend
One of the 1980s legendary drivers, David Brodie, died on Tuesday. Viewed in the pantheon of British motor racing history David Brodie, was an international saloon car racing folk hero, perhaps best known for carrying the iconic script 'Run-Baby-Run' on the front of his Ford Escort 2.1 litre Mk1. He successfully competed in the British Touring Car … [Read more...]
WRC 2027+ regs announced
WRC Promoter has welcomed the announcement of the technical regulations for the FIA World Rally Championship from 2027 onwards, which provide a clear roadmap for the pinnacle of rallying. Approved by the World Motor Sport Council on 11 December, the updated technical regulations see a significant reduction in cost to manufacturers and more flexibility … [Read more...]
Nissan not optimistic for 2025 and beyond
Nissan has posted a dismal prediction for its global business into next year. Nissan Motor’s financial performance deteriorated significantly in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, between July and September 2024, with global revenues falling by 5% year-on-year to JPY2,986bn while its operating margin dropped below 0.2%. The company incurred a … [Read more...]
Keyless thefts reach all-time high
Keyless car thefts are at an all-time high as criminals increasingly target vehicles with keyless entry systems. While in the last 12 months over 30,000 vehicles were stolen during this period, keyless car theft accounted for 94% of these. Behind the keyless car theft epidemic, criminals use signal boosters to amplify key fob’s signal in what’s known as a … [Read more...]
Take charge of your Christmas getaway this year
With 16 million drivers expected to take to the roads this Christmas, the UK’s busiest motorways have been revealed and so have the places where you'll get the quickest recharge with an ev. The M1, M5, M6 and M60 all expected to face severe traffic on the last weekend before Christmas, with the M25 anticipated to be worse off as Londoners flee the city to … [Read more...]
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