The entire Audi range has been refreshed and given new colours for orders placed after 23 May. District Green, Ascari Blue, Chronos Grey and Dew Silver have been created with Audi Exclusive matt finishes Floret Silver matt and Daytona Grey matt newly available for RS Q3 and TT RS models and standalone Audi Exclusive paint finishes are reinstated as options for Q2, A3, Q3, A4, A5, Q5, A6, A7, Q7, … [Read more...]
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Lexus upgrade UX250h series for 2022
Lexus is upgrading UX 250h hybrid electric compact SUV. New multimedia systems with faster, more intuitive operation, eight and 12-inch touchscreens, cloud-based navigation and over-the-air updates are included and there is a new F Sport Design grade with sporty exterior features. Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) and front and rear performance rods made standard features for the UX 250h F … [Read more...]
How to steal a car for £1.53p
Step-by-step guides revealing how to steal cars and conduct vehicle scams are being sold by criminals on the internet's dark web. Select Car Leasing researched motoring related products listed on three popular marketplaces on the dark web to uncover the scams that criminals have in store for drivers in 2022. A step-by-step guide revealing how to steal keyless cars – for £1.53 One of Select Car … [Read more...]
Motorists are struggling as diesel hits record high
One in four motorists have struggled to afford the cost of driving in the past month, according to comparethemarket.com. The research, based on a national poll of 2,000 motorists, found one in three drivers (33%) is worried that they won't be able to cover the cost of driving in the coming weeks. Driving has become increasingly unaffordable, as 84% of motorists have spent more on fuel in the … [Read more...]
Rural Welsh less likely to make EV switch
Research by NFU Mutual, one of the UK’s leading mutual insurers, reveals that 45% of Brits would not consider buying an electric vehicle (EV) in the next 10 years, with battery range, lack of charging infrastructure and charging time among key worries. The insurer, which offers insurance tailored to electric vehicle (EV) owners, carried out a survey of 1,107 people across the country to discover … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Ford Ranger Raptor SE
When one of the world’s biggest vehicle makers launches a model you usually have to sit up and take notice, however, the Ford Ranger Raptor demands attention. Based on a conventional pickup which is one of America’s best selling vehicles, the Ranger Raptor SE has been given a performance make-over to cope with both European roads and more demanding driving styles than encountered on the plains … [Read more...]
DVLA speed up drivers’ health checks
Measures have been brought forward to change the law to allow more healthcare professionals like specialist nurses to complete DVLA medical questionnaires. This will help speed up the return of medical information needed to make a licensing decision following the pandemic and industrial action. By law, all drivers must meet the medical standards for fitness to drive and each year DVLA makes … [Read more...]
Nissan Qashqai cleans up in latest safety tests
The latest round of Euro NCAP results feature assessment of four new cars with ‘Level 2’ Assisted Driving systems. The Nissan Qashqai, the What Car? Safety Award winner for 2022, continues to pave the way for accessible safety, scoring 74% for assistance competence and 93% for safety back-up. Its ProPilot system provides a good and balanced level of driver engagement and driving assistance, … [Read more...]
Government extend funding for low-carbon HGV research
Transport Minister Trudy Harrison yesterday told the Logistics UK’s Future Logistics Conference of £200 million in government funding to continue its zero-emission HGV trials. These are designed will help enable the logistics industry’s journey to decarbonisation, according to the business group. However, the right supporting infrastructure including refuelling networks and sufficient power … [Read more...]
We’re keeping cars longer and going further, says Co-op
Co-op Insurance has revealed that British motorists are quite literally in it for the long haul when it comes to their cars. Figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency reveal that over nine million vehicles – more than one in five of the 40.3 million on the road today – has over 100,000 miles on the clock. Data from the insurer also shows that the average age of cars it now insures … [Read more...]