Demand for used cars is 15% higher than it was at this time last year, coinciding with a decline in sales of new cars, says AA Cars. Drivers’ interest in used cars spiked to 9.1%above pre-pandemic levels when forecourts re-opened in June, but the new analysis shows that demand has continued to pick up since then with searches on the AA Cars platform in … [Read more...]
Latest news from VW and Kia
The new VW ID.3 has secured a five-star safety rating in crash tests. The first full electric vehicle designed from the ground up has passed the Euro NCAP rigorous tests with flying colours and sets a standard for others to emulate. The all-new Kia Sorento is the first car to be equipped with Kia’s innovative Multi-Collision Brake system, helping to … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 September
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 … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 September
The new era 630hp Maserati MC20 sports car has been unveiled with its 3.0V6 engine to follow the success of the MC12 supercar. Its 1,500kg weight gives it a 2.9 secs time to 60mph and maximum close to 190mph, and there will be racing versions after it goes into production at the end of 2020. Ex-VW chief executive Martin Winterkorn and other senior … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: New VW Golf Life 1.5-litre TSI 130hp
The new eighth generation Volkswagen Golf arrived in the UK at the end of March and after the lockdown period deliveries are now underway so this is our first opportunity to test drive the latest Golf 8, writes David Miles. The new Golf 8 model as it’s known is initially available in five door hatchback form and it has a lot to live up to as its ancestors … [Read more...]
Hyundai charge into the ev lead on cost
ChooseMyCar has taken a look at how much it costs to charge each EV currently on the market, as well as their electric range in miles to calculate which EV’s are the cheapest to drive and charge. Taking the top spot for the cheapest car to drive is the Hyundai IONIQ Electric, which has a range of 155 miles on a fully charged 40.4 kWh battery, which works … [Read more...]
Tradelines 29 July
Sixty apartments costing up to £1.65M will be built overlooking the Silverstone GP racing track and come complete with a clubhouse and leisure facilities. The leasehold apartments with balconies will be fully managed and can be rented out when not in use by their owner who will benefit from access to all major meetings from May 2022. The UK’s … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 July
More than 150,000 motor vehicles were stolen in Great Britain in the year 2018-19, 10,000 above the year before and a 56% (54,932) increase compared to four years earlier, according to data analysed by RAC Insurance. Kent and Essex were the hot spots but North Wales has also seen a rise of 32% and researchers found in nearly half the case the thieves used … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 June
The Kia e-Niro range is expanding to three trim levels and brings a less powerful 39kW unit to attract more buyers from £29,595 after the PiCG. The 180-miles e-Niro 2 joins the 3 and flagship 4+ models, which have the 64kW battery and do 282 miles on a charge and cost £33,850 and £36,145 after grants. The registration number “O9” is being sold at The … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: On the road and in the news 7 June
Although the lockdown measures have eased with some people already back at work, or they should be working from home, some schools in England open for some age groups, most car dealerships ready for business with some car manufacturing plants already producing vehicles even if in limited amounts and sporting events happening again under restrictive measures, … [Read more...]
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