Motorists in the UK are buying more electric vehicles than ever with latest figures confirming continual quarterly rises in plug-in car uptake. Since records began in 2011, volumes of electric car registrations have risen steeply as motorists realise the benefits of owning an electric vehicle, which include low running costs, tax savings and a fun … [Read more...]
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Bosch centres’ free recovery
With the average age of vehicles on UK roads steadily increasing for the past decade and estimated to be almost eight years in 2016, Bosch Car Service is reminding customers of its free Roadside Assistance offering. Operated by Allianz Global Assistance UK, the Bosch Car Service Roadside Assistance package covers all car makes and models up to 10 years … [Read more...]
Skoda add two models to Octavia range
ŠKODA is adding two new trim levels to its best-selling Octavia range – SE Sport and SE Technology. Both offer significant equipment boosts over the standard SE models and have been created to satisfy buyer demands for the latest in-car technology and sporty design. Priced from £19,990 OTR, the Octavia SE Sport is available in hatch and estate form … [Read more...]
More VW problems found in US
American authorities have found three unapproved software programmes in 3.0 litre diesel engines made by Volkswagen, reports German weekly Bild am Sonntag. The software allowed the turbocharged direct injection engines used in Audi's Q7, Porsche's Cayenne and VW's Touareg models to shut down emissions control systems after about 22 minutes, and tests to … [Read more...]
Alfa Romeo Giulia comes in under £30,000
The All-New Alfa Romeo Giulia pricing starts at £29,180. Built around Alfa Romeo’s all new rear-wheel drive architecture, with perfect 50/50 weight distribution and distinctive Italian styling, there will be five new trim levels. Five engine versions are available mated to ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox: 2.2 litre JTDM-2 diesel … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 August
The Lamborghini Centenario will make its UK public debut at the leading luxury automotive event, Salon Privé, 1 to 3 September. The Lamborghini Centenario coupé has yet to be seen on UK soil, but will be on display during this spectacular three-day event at the renowned World Heritage site of Blenheim Palace. Produced in limited numbers, … [Read more...]
Beware the bogus bobby
Latest trick by car and van thieves is to pose as police, stop a vehicle and then drive it away with the motorist at the kerb. Essex Police has reported the theft of two vans by people posing as police complete with body armour and driving an unmarked car with blue lights, says leasing company Preston Skirrow, of Cardiff. Now police advise motorists … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Audi A4 AllRoad
Audi’s ‘model explosion’ continues with the arrival of the A4 Allroad quattro, a more rugged model than the A4 Avant quattro estate on which it is based. Having just added two new variants to the large SUV market, the SQ7 and Q7 e tron, Audi is now introducing their on/off road Allroad quattro five door estates priced from £36,010 to £42,595 with … [Read more...]
Younger drivers lack ability to do basic tasks
Gocompare.com Car Insurance found that millions of British motorists lack the confidence to perform basic car maintenance tasks such as changing a flat tyre or jump starting a car battery. What's more, simple car maintenance skills look set to disappear with the Baby Boomers as the research revealed that young drivers are far less likely to be able to … [Read more...]
Classics becoming a really endangered species
Research by classic car insurer ClassicLine has revealed that a number of once popular British classic cars are facing an extinction crisis. The list of top ten most endangered cars in Britain has been published by the insurance specialists as part of it’s new ‘Save our Classics’ campaign. Taking the top spot on the endangered list is the British … [Read more...]
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