A wash of new research has found that Britons won’t be ready to switch to an electric vehicle when the Government plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. A nationwide survey by the UK’s automotive trade body found that 44 per cent of motorists don’t think they’ll be ready to run … Read more
Volkswagen’s highly-anticipated next-generation electric car has arrived in Britain. First editions of the ID.3 hatchback have driven off a container ship at Grimsby Port this week, which will be prepped for delivery to customers later this month. ID.3 is VW’s first purpose-built pure-electric model. It will have a range of 260 miles between charges and … Read more
With this month’s arrival of the new ’70’ number plate and dealers slashing prices of cars across their showrooms, plenty of drivers will be considering buying – or financing – a new motor in September. One of the biggest factors for buyers will be whether the model they choose can last the test of time. … Read more
Mercedes-Benz’s new flagship S-Class limousine launched today is set to be one of the first cars that allows owners to take their hands off the wheel and be driven autonomously on UK roads. The new luxury business-class cruiser with its hi-tech interior is priced from £78,000 to £108,000 and fitted with a level of self-driving … Read more
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has today announced it has – for the second time in lockdown – extended the validity of photocard driving licences. Having introduced a seven-month extension in June, it has increased the period to 11 months as it continues to buckle under demand for renewals during the coronavirus pandemic. It … Read more
September is a big month for car buyers. Not only does it see the emergence of some of the best deals of the year as dealers capitalise on interest in new motors, it also welcomes in the latest registration plate. And this year, it not only marks the debut of the 70 plate but also … Read more
Anyone wanting to take a driving test should consider setting the alarm to remind them to make a phone call at 8am on Tuesday By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:49 BST, 29 August 2020 | Updated: 21:49 BST, 29 August 2020 Anyone wanting to take a driving test should consider setting the … Read more
Planning a staycation? The Volkswagen Grand California 680 motorhome comes with everything including the kitchen sink, plus a hob, loo, shower, double bed, swivel seats, storage and picnic furniture. I tested one and, despite being seven metres long and four tonnes, it’s nimble. Powered by a 2-litre TDI engine linked to an eight-speed auto gearbox, … Read more
Some 18 million Britons are expected to hit the road over the August Bank Holiday weekend, with many programming their sat-navs to take them to picturesque coastal towns with beaches. But drivers are being warned that there are some seaside locations where councils crackdown hard on motorists who breach parking rules. New research has revealed … Read more
‘Alcolocks’ which force motorists to pass a breath test before they drive could be introduced after a spike in drink-driving crashes, according to reports. Government road safety chiefs are looking at plans to introduce the systems – which are installed in cars and force drivers to pass a breathalyser test before the vehicle’s engine will … Read more