Trivia surrounding cars and driving fascinates a wide audience, ranging from television quiz show fans to social media enthusiasts sharing viral videos and memes. While often regarded as simple amusement, trivia like this often emphasises important achievements and peculiar details that illuminate broader cultural trends. In this article, private plate … [Read more...]
Car makers Budget plan to overcome stalling EV sales
The automotive industry is calling for the Chancellor to use this week's Budget to put the UK’s shift to electric vehicles back in the fast lane. Research commissioned by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders from Savanta has revealed that rising numbers of would-be EV drivers are now likely to delay their switch to a battery electric car – but a … [Read more...]
EV cars are splitting society, claims used expert
Electric vehicles are a luxury that almost half of society can’t afford, according to claims from used car buying service, Choose My Car. The high cost of purchase, installing expensive charging points, and rising energy costs are just some of the reasons that lower-income drivers are being priced out of the EV market, said Founder … [Read more...]
Luxury cars escape the crusher, but only just
Nearly £122M of uninsured vehicles were saved from potentially being crushed in 2018 - the highest it’s been for ten years - including supercars such as Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Bentleys and Aston Martins. High-value vehicles that had been confiscated from uninsured drivers were among those saved from being auctioned or scrapped last year, according to the … [Read more...]
