England’s best Christmas markets for electric vehicle drivers have been revealed in a new study, according to new research. With Christmas market stalls being readied across the country, Peugeot UK researched which markets most suitable for EV drivers. Manchester Christmas Market topped the rankings, followed by Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market …
Read More »Revealed: The UK’s most reliable car brands
Japanese and Korean car manufacturers have once again dominated an annual Top 10 of most reliable marques. Honda topped the table, scoring an impressive 96.8/100 overall, according to Warrantywise – the UK’s leading extended car warranty provider, The Reliability Index is compiled from more than 131,000 active extended car warranty …
Read More »Millions of motorists stop driving during the winter
One in five drivers avoid the roads altogether during the colder months due to concerns over slippery roads and limited visibility. However, anxieties about driving aren’t limited to the winter — with a third (32 per cent) of adults admitting they don’t like driving in the dark all year round. …
Read More »Winter tyres ‘aren’t a priority’ for UK drivers
Just one in five motorists in the UK think it is important to swap their cars onto winter tyres, new research by Audi UK indicates. The use of winter tyres is mandatory during the winter months in many countries and regions throughout Europe, but there is no legal requirement to …
Read More »Cost-of-living crisis: Motorists are holding on to older cars for longer
The financial squeeze has resulted in a reprieve for cars over 10 years old, a new research suggests. A survey of 2,000 UK drivers with older cars revealed more than half (57%) will keep their car for longer due to worries about the current economic situation. However, running an ageing …
Read More »Watch Lewis Hamilton test the INEOS Grenadier 4×4
Seven-time F1 champion Sir Lewis Hamilton got behind the wheel of the all-new INEOS Grenadier in a no-holds-barred shakedown on and off-road. INEOS* chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe took the passenger seat for the drive at the Millbrook Proving Ground near Bedford. “I’m genuinely enjoying driving this car,” Sir Lewis said. …
Read More »Young drivers putting off car repairs in bid to save money
More than a third of drivers aged 17 to 24 (37%) are putting off necessary repairs to their vehicles in an attempt to cut their outgoings as the cost-of-living crisis bites< according to new research. The 2022 RAC Report on Motoring also found nearly a fifth of young people (16%) …
Read More »Meet the shocking pink Maserati Grecale Barbie Edition
Maserati has teamed up with Mattel Inc’s Barbie to unleash an ultra limited edition Maserati Grecale SUV. Unveiled as one of the 2022 Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gifts at the luxury retailer’s holiday launch event in Los Angeles, the special Grecale is a work of art designed under the Trident’s Fuoriserie …
Read More »Five ways to help avoid a breakdown this winter
The winter months are one of the most challenging times for cars and they are far more likely to let you down than at any other time of year. Road safety and breakdown recovery organisation GEM Motoring Assist has come up with five top tips for drivers to ensure trouble-free …
Read More »‘Hotel Hyundai’ powered by the Ioniq 5 EV
Hyundai has opened “the world’s first car-powered hotel”, offering the most unique off-grid experience of 2022. Situated in Essex, Hotel Hyundai is centred around a luxury cabin and set across three key areas: The guest suite A high-end luxury cabin by Colemans Farm, the room offers everything guests can expect …
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