Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to make safety their priority this Christmas and not to take any risks by drinking alcohol. The advice comes as figures show the number of breath tests conducted by police officers continues to decline. In 2021, the total number …
Read More »Electrified Genesis GV70 review
We road test the new electric version of one of the stars of the Genesis range – the GV70 medium-sized SUV… Before we start, if you’re unfamiliar with the Genesis brand, then here’s a quick recap. Genesis is the luxury arm of the Hyundai Motor Group, which also includes Kia. …
Read More »Biggest Christmas travel bugbears revealed
One in six people have bickered with their partner about who will be the designated driver over the festive period, according to a new survey. A poll of 2,000 drivers has found that other Christmas gripes include backseat drivers, leaving for events on time, and frustration at attempting to successfully …
Read More »Driving home for Christmas? Survey reveals your travel plans
More than three quarters of Brits will be relying on their car over the festive period, according to new research from Honda UK. The survey of 2,000 people also revealed that the most common number of trips we’re planning on making is between four and six (35%), covering a distance …
Read More »Honda Civic review
We’ve been road testing the all-new Honda Civic, and it’s no surprise to us that it’s been winning awards… The first Honda Civic was launched 50 years ago and it’s become a legendary model in the automotive world. Now it’s the turn of the 11th generation Civic, which is only …
Read More »Give your car an Arctic BLAST check
Kwik Fit, the UK’s leading automotive servicing and repair company, is urging motorists to be ready for the cold spell with a simple five-point checklist. The checks spell out the word BLAST and are easy to remember when icy weather is predicted. Kwik Fit has highlighted the key components which …
Read More »Meet the Munro – ‘the world’s most capable all-electric 4×4’
Scotland’s only volume production car company has unveiled its first vehicle – the Munro Mk_1. Designed, engineered, and built in Britain, Munro Vehicles claims it’s “the world’s most capable all-electric 4×4”. The first light vehicle to enter production in Scotland in more than four decades (the last was the Talbot …
Read More »Kia XCeed review
It’s time to get back behind the wheel of Kia’s popular XCeed compact crossover, which has just been treated to a facelift… The XCeed is an important car for Kia in the UK, accounting for 10% of the South Korean company’s sales in the country during 2021, and more than …
Read More »Dogs ‘prefer electric cars to diesel ones’
Dogs are more relaxed in electric cars than diesel cars, new research claims. Online vehicle marketplace CarGurus partnered with the University of Lincoln on the new study, which looked at the effects on dogs of travelling in a diesel car versus an electric vehicle (EV). The two-day investigation used 20 …
Read More »THIS SUNDAY is the most dangerous day to drive
Data from Admiral Car Insurance has revealed that December 4th is the worst day of the year to be on the roads. Analysis of 10 years of Admiral’s own insurance claims show more accidents are registered on this day than any other date. In fact, of the top 10 dates …
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