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Best beaches for electric car drivers

Citroen e-C4

England’s Top 10 beaches for drivers to visit in an EV this summer have been revealed in a new study by Citroën UK. Roker and Seaburn Beaches on the North East coast are the most EV-friendly location for drivers looking for a seaside getaway. To rank the top 10 beaches …

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Don’t become a ‘breakdown statistic’ this summer, drivers warned

Car journey breakdown - RAC

New figures from RAC Breakdown show only a fifth of UK drivers regularly check their vehicles are ready for long journeys, while a quarter admit to never doing so – dramatically increasing the risk of breaking down and incurring costly garage bills. The findings, released on the inaugural National Check …

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Nissan Ariya EV crowned ‘Car of the Year 2022’

Nissan Ariya

Nissan has scooped the prestigious Auto Express Car of the Year 2022 with its all-new pure electric Ariya. British engineers at Nissan’s European technical team in Cranfield have played a big role in the development of the new Ariya, resulting in what judges describe as “a comfortable ride and superb …

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Max Verstappen launches limited edition Honda e

Red Bull's Max Verstappen and the Honda e Limited Edition

Red Bull F1 racing driver Max Verstappen has taken an all-new special edition Honda e for a test drive. The reigning World Drivers’ Champion was impressed with the car’s zero emissions performance and eye-catching style as he manoeuvred through the tight and twisty streets of the medieval village of Dozza, …

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How the cost-of-living crisis is making our roads safer

Driving a car

Soaring fuel costs have left a hole in the pocket of motorists across the country, but it could be having an unexpected positive impact on UK road safety. According to latest research commissioned by the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, it’s thought millions of motorists have changed …

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Wimbledon stars and their cars

Novak Djokovic – an ambassador for PEUGEOT

With Wimbledon fast approaching, all eyes are on the world’s elite players as they battle for one of the sport’s most lucrative prizes. Overall, there’s £40.35 million worth of prize money to play for, spread out over four rounds, the semi-finals and the finals. The 2022 Wimbledon winners will win …

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Valtteri Bottas wakes up Milan

Valtteri Bottas in Milan with Alfa Romeo F1

F1 star Valtteri Bottas has helped Alfa Romeo celebrate its 112th anniversary with a unique stunt. The Flying Finn drove his Alfa Romeo Formula One car around the most iconic streets of Milan at 5.30am this morning. Starting from Piazza Duomo and passing through Piazza San Babila, Porta Nuova, the …

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Rock-a-bye baby: Why parents love EVs

Babies sleep better in EVs - Citroen UK research

Parents that have switched to electric, plug-in hybrid or hybrid vehicles say their current cars are more effective in helping young children fall asleep than previous petrol or diesel vehicles they have owned, according to the latest research by Citroën UK. In a study of 2,000 UK parents with babies …

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Historic Aston Martin DB5 Convertible for sale

1964 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible

A 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible, ordered and owned by the man who gave his initials to the legendary DB-series of cars – one-time Aston Martin chairman Sir David Brown – is being offered for sale. Aston Martin Specialists, Nicholas Mee & Co, are asking a cool £1,150,000 for the …

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Top 20 fastest cities to charge your electric car

Rapid electric vehicle charging

With more than 480,000 pure electric cars and 390,000 plug-in hybrids on UK roads, public attention is increasingly turning to our electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Admiral Car Insurance has teamed up with Zap-Map, the UK’s leading EV charge point mapping service, to shine a light on the towns and …

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