A new study by the car selling experts at Autotrader reveals that whilst confidence under the bonnet is high in the UK, most drivers struggle to diagnose even basic mechanical problems, potentially risking costly repairs and even driving safety. A mysterious clunk, a sharp hiss, or a rhythmic rattle might seem minor for many motorists, but ignoring these … [Read more...]
Tänak & Evans go toe to metal in Finland this week
The tightest WRC battle in years heads to rallying's ultimate speed test as Secto Rally Finland (31 July - 3 August hosts round nine of the 2025 season this week. Ott Tänak arrives in Jyväskylä with the slenderest of leads - just one point ahead of Elfyn Evans following his runner-up finish on Delfi Rally Estonia earlier this month. Finland's legendary … [Read more...]
Tänak takes podium after tense final stage
Ott Tänak overcame late drama to seal a commanding victory at EKO Acropolis Rally Greece on Sunday, reigniting his FIA World Rally Championship title challenge alongside co-driver Martin Järveoja. The Hyundai driver had been in fine form all weekend and looked set to complete a clean final day, winning two of Sunday’s four punishing gravel stages. But a … [Read more...]
Discounting & incentives drive EV registrations
Heavy discounting by car-makers is pushing fleet and businesses drivers into electric cars. Private buyers still prefer to have petrol or diesel engines, according to the May registration figures. Registrations of petrol cars are higher than the combined figures for pure battery, plug-in and mild hybrid electric models and that’s without the diesel models … [Read more...]
Ogier in seventh heaven at Vodafone Rally de Portugal
Sébastien Ogier extended his record at Vodafone Rally de Portugal on Sunday, claiming a seventh victory on the event as Toyota GAZOO Racing continued its flawless start to the 2025 season with a fifth win in as many rounds. Co-driven by Vincent Landais, Ogier completed the four-day gravel classic 8.7sec ahead of Hyundai’s Ott Tänak, with GR Yaris Rally1 … [Read more...]
Heard the one about Melvyn, Norma and their Hyundai Tucson?
MoneySuperMarket's research analysed car makes and models to reveal which models are driven by those with the highest number of no claims’ years. Though the make and model of vehicle can influence the cost of car insurance, the insurance experts’ data reveals which cars are favored by the most experienced and claim-free drivers. Typical No-Claims Streak … [Read more...]
€458m fines for 15 car makers over scrappage cartel
The European Union has imposed fines totalling €458m on fifteen car manufacturers for participating in a cartel that affected the recycling of end-of-life vehicles. Volkswagen received the largest fine at €127.69m, followed by Stellantis including Opel at €99.5m, Renault-Nissan at €81.46m, and Ford at €41.46m. The EU also fined the European Automobiles … [Read more...]
Evans come out of Africa with Safari win
Elfyn Evans tamed the wilds of Safari Rally Kenya to claim a landmark victory on Sunday and tighten his grip on the FIA World Rally Championship title race. The Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 driver, co-driven by Scott Martin, beat Hyundai rival Ott Tänak by 1min 9.9sec to secure his second win of the season. In doing so, he opened up the largest championship lead … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 January
Swansea ranks second for cheapest diesel in Britain, averaging £1.41 per litre, according to WhatPrice.co.uk, Belfast is cheaper at £1.35p but Cambridge is most expensive costing £1.47p and when it comes to petrol the dearest also Cambridge, Crawley, Poole and Bournemouth at £1.40p while the least expensive is Belfast again at £1.32p. Hyundai Motor Group … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 January
Over two-thirds (67%) of drivers in the UK believe that once licence holders reach a certain age, they should be required to retake their practical driving test as currently when a driver reaches 70, they just have to reapply for their licence every 3 years, without having to take a test. The generation that supported this the most were millennials aged … [Read more...]
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