The M4 is one of the best motorways to use if you have a pure electric car, according to analysis of charging points by CarGurus. It has 21 charging units spread over its 189-miles, and motorists only have to cover 17.2 miles between power-points, while worst is the M8 Scotland without any ev hook-ups over 60 miles. Europe's car registrations dropped in July and August but not as steeply as … [Read more...]
Welsh drivers want a ‘goer’ before a green car
Welsh drivers buck the trend and value a reliable car above an environmentally “green” car, according to a poll for AA Financial Services. Nationally, drivers are more concerned about green credentials (24%), than cost-efficiency (18%) when buying a new car, according to new research from AA Financial Services, but they view it very differently in Wales. The data also shows that older drivers … [Read more...]
Lessons in history on wheels from India
Britain can learn a great deal from what’s happening in India right now, when it comes to attracting young people into the historic vehicle movement, says FIVA President Patrick Rollet. In March, FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic vehicles) held its General Council meeting in Bangalore, India’s fast growing tech city. Explaining why … [Read more...]
Top of the Toxic Chart in Europe
Eco Experts has released a new map exposing the European countries with the most noxious vehicles. The study looks at the contribution of toxic emissions in 25 European countries, by cross-referencing data for the percentage of alternative fuel cars, average vehicle age, the number of vehicles per 1,000 people, and ambient air pollution. The research shows that older, poorer quality vehicles … [Read more...]
Tradelines 24 May
The Vauxhall scrappage scheme is back. A £2,000 price cut is being offered for trade-ins before the end of June and deals also qualify for low rate finance. The British old-banger could become a thing of the past as ambitious new drivers are now aspiring to opt for a brand new vehicle as their first car, according to motoring solicitor specialists, Motoring Offence Lawyers. More than a … [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 Leyland built, Morris Ital. The new figures … [Read more...]