Sunday, December 31, 2017

Volkswagen T-Roc review

The good looking T-Roc is VW’s intriguing newcomer in the hugely competitive compact SUV sector. Slotting in below the Tiguan and above the upcoming T-Cross, in terms of size it sits somewhere between the two Nissans that arguably started the small crossover craze – the Juke and Qashqai. Looking not unlike its Audi cousin, the …

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Saturday, December 30, 2017

Top 10 most searched for cars in 2017

The BMW 3 Series is the most searched for car in the UK for the seventh year running, according to Auto Trader – the UK’s largest online marketplace for new and used cars. The 3 Series was searched for more than 40 million times on Auto Trader in 2017, closely followed by the Volkswagen Golf, …

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

Top 10 fastest disappearing cars from the 1990s

New research has revealed that the Top 10 best-selling cars from the decade of ‘Cool Britannia’ are vanishing from our roads at an alarming rate. In 1993 the Mk5 Ford Escort was Britain’s best-selling car. It sold 122,002 units that year, but now there are just 460 of those left on the road. That’s a …

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Sunday, December 24, 2017

Mitsubishi gears up for Fast & Furious Live

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has been announced as support vehicle partner for the upcoming Fast & Furious Live Tour. It will provide vehicles for the event’s production team, as well as bespoke modified models to feature in the live show – a global arena tour where fans can experience the adrenaline-fuelled thrills of the blockbuster …

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Friday, December 22, 2017

Festive designated drivers reveal biggest headaches

  Drunken passengers singing out of tune are one of the worst things about being a designated driver over the festive season, according to new research. The poll by music streaming service Deezer revealed the extent of the problem because Christmas tunes are the nation’s favourite genre to sing to when drunk, followed closely by …

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

100% electric Nissan turns over a new Leaf

Second-generation Nissan Leaf electric cars have started rolling off the production line at Nissan’s giant UK plant in Sunderland. Looking cooler than the outgoing model and embodying Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility vision, the new Leaf offers a greater range, advanced driver assistance technologies and enhanced connectivity. The Sunderland plant is building the Leaf for the European …

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Tuesday, December 19, 2017

UK’s Christmas car theft hotspots

New data has revealed the high number of vehicle thefts during the month of December, highlighting the importance of keeping your car safe this Christmas. Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by car leasing specialist, Leasing Options, show that there were almost 12,000 (11,703) reported instances of car theft during December in 2014, …

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Monday, December 18, 2017

Fast & Furious Live 2018 – high-octane preview

Fasten your seatbelts for Fast & Furious Live – the new adrenaline-fuelled live action show taking audiences closer than ever to the record-breaking film franchise. From January 2018 the live show will go on an arena tour, starting in Belgium and ending in the Czech Republic in September, via UK dates in Belfast, Birmingham, Glasgow, …

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Worried about the 2040 diesel and petrol ban?

New research has revealed that motorists and businesses are concerned and confused by the proposed ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2040. The report, released by TheCarPeople.co.uk, indicates that some consumers are questioning when they should buy their next car, with one in four owners now looking to sell their vehicle …

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Product review: Redex ‘Petrol System Cleaner’

Over the past few months I’ve been carrying out a trial of Redex in an attempt to find out whether it lives up to its claims. Before I start – a quick history lesson about “the UK’s number one fuel additive”… The brand dates back to 1922 when drivers used to get their shot of …

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Sunday, December 17, 2017

Back to the future for Aston Martin

Aston Martin has restarted production at its historic Newport Pagnell site in Buckinghamshire. History has come full-circle, with a special run of 25 DB4 GT continuation cars being built at the same site where the original DB4s were made almost 60 years ago. The luxury car maker moved to its purpose-built headquarters and state-of-the-art production …

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Friday, December 15, 2017

Five million motorists admit to drink-driving

One in six motorists believe that they have driven while under the influence in the past year, research by the RAC suggests. In total, 16% of the 1,727 motorists questioned say they think they have been guilty of drink-driving, either immediately after consuming alcohol or the morning after a late night drinking session. Five per …

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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Revealed: the 10 safest cars of 2017

The safest new cars of 2017 have been revealed, ahead of judging to discover which is the overall winner of the hotly contested What Car? Safety Award 2018 title. Thatcham Research’s 10-car-car longlist for the award will now go forward to a panel of expert judges who will decide on the year’s safest car. This …

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Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Five concerns stalling the electric car revolution

Nearly nine out of 10 car buyers would go electric, according to new research, but there are five key concerns holding them back. In a survey for OVO Energy, 87% of the 2,000 Brits questioned said they “would” or “definitely would” buy an electric vehicle. However, the electric revolution is still being stalled to some …

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Monday, December 11, 2017

Clocking up Christmas miles

Families will travel an estimated 302 miles during the Christmas period, a new study has revealed. The research of 2,000 adults also discovered the festive mileage is made up of trips to the shops for presents, supermarket for Christmas dinner and going to events such as the pantomime. In addition, 116 miles will be travelled …

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Sunday, December 10, 2017

Ford EcoSport review

Three years on from its European launch, Ford’s baby SUV, the EcoSport, has been treated to a much-needed upgrade. A mild exterior makeover, new technology, more refinement and comfort, plus an extra engine and an all-wheel drive option, have transformed the car into a more serious contender in the blossoming compact SUV sector. Ford couldn’t …

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Friday, December 8, 2017

Stay safe on the roads this winter

As temperatures start to plummet, driving on the roads can become increasingly difficult and hazardous. To stay safe, it’s important to adjust your driving style according to the weather conditions, and carry out the necessary vehicle checks before you venture out. We’ve teamed up with Jonathan Allbones from leading car supermarket, The Car People, to …

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Thursday, December 7, 2017

Jaguar I-Pace completes final testing in LA

The I-Pace, Jaguar’s first battery electric vehicle, has moved a step closer to global introduction in 2018. A year on from its debut as a concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Jaguar’s been back in town with a production prototype for final range and durability tests. So far, more than 200 production prototypes of …

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Jimmy Choo Christmas for Rolls-Royce in London

Rolls-Royce’s flagship showroom in the heart of Mayfair – Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London – has teamed up with fashion powerhouse Jimmy Choo for Christmas 2017. A stunning window display at the showroom, adding a unique touch of glitz and glamour to Berkeley Square, perfectly demonstrates the union between the two iconic luxury brands. Off the back …

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Tuesday, December 5, 2017

New Lamborghini Urus – the first ‘SSUV’

The long-awaited Lamborghini Urus has been launched to compete in the flourishing luxury 4×4 market. Dubbed the first Super Sport Utility Vehicle, the Italian supercar maker expects the first customers to take delivery of the new SSUV in spring 2018, priced from £131,500 (exc taxes). Packing a 641bhp 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo engine mated to an …

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Monday, December 4, 2017

Attenborough named perfect celeb road trip partner

TV legend Sir David Attenborough is the celebrity most Brits would like to take on a road trip. Nearly one in 10 people questioned chose the 91-year-old presenter of the BBC’s Blue Planet 2, just ahead of Geordie cheeky chappies Ant and Dec. The UK’s largest independent tech retailer, Ebuyer, collaborated with TomTom in the …

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Sunday, December 3, 2017

Top 10 essentials when hiring a car

Thinking of booking a winter getaway? Here’s how to save money and avoid getting ripped off… We’ve teamed up with TravelSupermarket, the travel comparison site, to produce a 10-point checklist to consider when hiring a car. 1. The best deal isn’t necessarily the cheapest… Don’t just book the first car hire “bargain” you see. To …

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