Buying a car is typically seen as an exciting milestone but for many drivers, some vehicles come with unexpected emotional cost. The performance car insurance experts at Norton Insurance Brokers analysed hundreds of discussions across Reddit driver communities and the findings have revealed that certain brands and models are associated with ownership … [Read more...]
Self-driving cars on second-hand market inside decade
Two-thirds of used car dealers (66%) believe there will be a high level of demand for used self-driving cars by the mid-2030s. April’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 54% say that if the technology is proven safe, people will buy it, while 36% point out that several manufacturers are planning to fit it to their cars soon. Also, 30% think autonomy will … [Read more...]
VOLT powers into buying a used ev
There is a growing gap between EV interest and actual adoption in the UK, where around 70% of drivers are considering going electric, yet uptake continues to lag. Now one of Wales' leading dealers has stepped in to plug this gap and fill it with confidence. More than half of drivers remain concerned about charging, and 42% are unsure about battery life. … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Geely EX5 Max
If you think Geely is a new brand in Britain, think again. While it launched its first badged model, the Geely EX5, last year it has been quietly contemplating its place and plans for some years. Geely is deeply involved behind the scenes with our own Lotus sports car makers, and is providing the knowledge and expertise for Volvo and Smart electric … [Read more...]
Volvo recall 10,500 cars over EV fire risk
About 10,500 UK users of the Volvo EX30 Long Range model have been told not to recharge them more than 70% because of a fire risk. It is part of a global recall to avoid charging their car beyond 70% capacity until work has been carried out to replace faulty motors supplied by Geely. Globally, 40,000 of Volvo’s EVs have been subject to the recall, which … [Read more...]
Bad reviews drive away buyers
Almost two-thirds (62%) of used car buyers say poor online reviews would make them think twice about buying from a dealer – even if the business had the exact car they want. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker reveals other “red flags” when it comes to motor retailers, including slow communications (61%), badly presented vehicles (55%), dirty, unappealing … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Xpeng G6
Exactly what driving and mobility will be like in future is still uncertain, but for sure, Chinese brand Xpeng aims to be part of it. Like US rival Tesla, Xpeng has roots in technology, software and brainpower rather than horsepower, and it also set its sights on the sky and has produced not a spaceship but a flying car complete with its own land aircraft … [Read more...]
Six of the best for young drivers
Every year, hundreds of thousands of new drivers set out to buy their first car, faced with the challenge of balancing affordability with reliability. With the cost of living rising, choosing a car that is cheap to insure, run, and maintain is essential. ChooseMyCar.com has compiled this list using criteria tailored primarily to new drivers. The … [Read more...]
EV claims doubled under RAC Warranties last year
A £22,954 claim approved by RAC Warranty for a replacement engine and gearbox on a 2020 Audi was the largest claim paid out by the organisation last year. Claims paid out on electrical vehicles doubled in the same time. Lee Coomber, RAC client director at Assurant, which partners with the RAC in the aftersales sector, said that higher value claims of this … [Read more...]
Amazon Autos poised for UK 2026 launch
Buyers and sellers will be able to use a new outlet stream this year, Amazon Autos. The on-line mega company is aiming to shake up the established British market place and lining up potential partners. The prospect of a new place to buy and sell cars in Britain was revealed by the Car Dealer on-line car site. Amazon Autos – a rival to Autotrader – is set … [Read more...]
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