The one millionth MINI has been delivered in the UK, just over 20 years since the start of modern MINI production in 2001. In all, MINI has sold more than 5.1 million cars globally in the past two decades, and the UK is the brand’s largest market. The 3-Door Hatch, …
Read More »Skoda Enyaq iV transformed into a Popemobile
Pope Francis is being treated to zero emissions travel courtesy of specially converted Skoda Enyaq iV EVs during his visit to Slovakia. The two pure electric SUVs, plus two smaller Karoqs, were adapted according to the Vatican’s wishes. To make it easier to see the Pontiff, clear glass windows in …
Read More »Police forces trial all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford has unveiled Mustang Mach-E police concept at the Emergency Services Show in Birmingham, following several requests from forces around the country to evaluate the pure electric SUV. The Metropolitan Police Force has already appraised the standard Mustang Mach-E and has now requested a full test of the marked concept. …
Read More »New E10 petrol perplexes a quarter of motorists
One-in-four drivers are still in the dark about a new greener fuel now available at pumps, according to RAC research. More than a quarter of drivers (27%) are yet to check whether their car is compatible with E10 petrol which arrives at forecourts this month, with a similar proportion (24%) …
Read More »iCarsoft CR MAX – The Best Automotive Diagnostics Tool Around?
Diagnosing faults in a car back in the old days was a chore and a half. More often than not, you’d have to look straight into the depths of the engine bay. Sometimes, you’ll tear apart entire units and components just to find out that the problem isn’t even there. …
Read More »EV owners urged to choose correct replacement tyres
Owners of electric vehicles (EVs) should pay close attention to the tyres they choose when the originals need replacing, warns TyreSafe. Increasingly, advises the UK road safety charity, tyres fitted are specifically designed for use on EVs and can be significantly different to the ‘normal’ tyres motorists are familiar with. …
Read More »Revealed: UK’s Top 10 used cars
Sales of second-hand cars are rocketing in the UK, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The amount of used cars changing hands more than doubled in the last few months. Year on year, the market grew 108.6% in the second quarter …
Read More »What’s The Impact Of Car Tuning?
Thanks to the boom in technology, car enthusiasts can now have their cars modified to match their specifications. Everyone aspires to drive a unique vehicle to stand out from the crowd, and car tuning is making that happen. Tuning is all about boosting a car’s performance. Most cars come in …
Read More »All You Need To Know If You’re A First-Time Car Buyer
If you’ve recently passed your test, then you now have the exciting task of finding yourself a car of your own. You’re probably wondering what buying a car entails and how best to go about choosing your new ride. This is a big step and you probably can’t wait for …
Read More »Hyundai Kona tops Driver Power Car Ownership Survey
The Hyundai Kona has been crowned Car of the Year in the annual Auto Express Driver Power new-car survey. The Kia Rio supermini finished second in the UK’s most comprehensive and respected car-ownership satisfaction survey, with the Mazda CX-5 SUV in third. Each year, thousands of motorists rate their cars …
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