The 2017 JD Power UK Vehicle Dependability Study has revealed that Kia and Volvo are the most dependable brands in the UK, with the fewest problems experienced by owners. Each brand was given a PP100 (Problems Per 100 vehicles) score, with Kia and Volvo on 83, Skoda 89 and Suzuki …
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Ford GT special edition celebrates Le Mans win
The Ford GT is to be made available in a limited-edition Heritage theme honouring the GT40 Mark IV race car driven to victory by Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt at Le Mans in 1967. The supercar will feature unique interior and exterior colour themes, and an exclusive wheel finish. “In …
Read More »Car dashboards baffle drivers
Millions of British motorists are driving their cars without any knowledge of the symbols on the dashboard, according to new research. An Accident Advice Helpline study of 2,000 drivers shows nine in 10 have had a symbol pop up on the dashboard which they haven’t recognised. One in three cannot …
Read More »Mazda CX-5 review
Creating an SUV that handles like a hatchback without making uncomfortable comprises is a feat few manufacturers have achieved. Blessed with good looks, practicality and dynamic driving characteristics, the new Mazda CX-5 is one such car. Priced from £23,695 – £33,195, it’s up against formidable rivals in its sector, including …
Read More »Meet Infiniti’s electric retro racer
Infiniti has revealed its stunning race-inspired concept ahead of its debut at the prestigious 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elégance. ‘Prototype 9’ reimagines what a 1940s Grand Prix car designed by Infiniti, Nissan’s premium brand, would have looked like. Alfonso Albaisa, Infiniti’s design guru, said the sleek open-wheeled electric prototype “celebrates …
Read More »Fast food steers UK motorway drivers
Nine out of 10 motorists pick a service station based on their favourite fast food outlet, new research has revealed. A third said the choice of a variety of places to eat is the most important thing to them when visiting services, according to vehicle rental giant Europcar UK. However, …
Read More »Why we love driving our cars
New research has revealed the truth behind our love-affair with driving – with freedom, personal space and being in control of our own destiny topping the chart. Top 10 reasons why driving gives Brits the feelgood factor I can get anywhere, anytime, anyhow (45%) I love being in my own space …
Read More »Tesla Model S P100D vs Ferrari 458 Italia
Watch what happened when a Tesla and Ferrari squared up against each other on the drag strip at Santa Pod Raceway. The duo were taking part in the Ultimate Street Car event, to show modified petrol car fans what modern electric vehicles are capable of. Far from settling with a …
Read More »A fortune wasted on failed driving tests
More than £60 million was spent in the UK on failed practical and theory driving tests in 2016 alone, according to new research. The analysis by vehicle finance provider Moneybarn revealed that 1.5 million tests were failed. The practical test in the UK costs learners £62, and with over a …
Read More »Dealing with road rage – top tips
Have you ever been in a situation where you’re confronted with an angry motorist? It can happen anywhere and anytime, and sometimes through no fault of your own. We’ve teamed up with Richard Gladman of IAM RoadSmart (Institute of Advanced Motorists) for advice on how to avoid becoming a road …
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