We road test the all-new Vauxhall Astra hatchback – is it as good to drive as it looks? When the Vauxhall brand was bought in 2017 it was the best thing that could have happened to the UK’s oldest surviving car brand. Cynics thought it would be left to wither …
Read More »Cost-of-living crisis: Fuel saving tips for motorists
Seven ways you can ease the pain at the pumps… Whether you’re heading off on your summer holidays or coping with high fuel prices day-to-day basis, there’s no harm in trying to squeeze the maximum miles out of your tank of petrol or diesel. We’ve teamed up with tyre giant …
Read More »Why reporting illegal driving using your dash cam is essential
Three quarters of UK drivers have had a ‘near-miss’ accident, according to new research conducted by Nextbase for National Dash Cam Day. Despite this, 75% of drivers have never reported a road traffic incident to police, with 41% saying they lacked evidence or the knowledge of how to do so. …
Read More »Wild family adventures with TV’s Steve Backshall and Toyota
Keeping kids occupied during the summer holidays is no easy task. Exploring the great outdoors, whatever the weather, is one way to enjoy time together as a family. Toyota has teamed up with TV naturalist, adventurer and father-of-three Steve Backshall to provide ideas for adventures in nature. Steve and his …
Read More »Electric hearse available for eco-friendly funerals
The respectful silence of a funeral cortege is set to get even quieter in Scotland as the UK’s largest funeral provider, Co-op Funeralcare, launches a Nissan Athena Electric. Featuring the chassis of a Nissan Leaf EV, an exterior structure made from recycled composite materials further enhances its sustainability credentials. Co-op …
Read More »Fuel tax cut for UK drivers ‘among lowest in Europe’
The UK languishes near bottom of list of European countries which have acted to ease the burden of high fuel prices, claims new RAC research. Motorists in the UK are paying as as much as 20p more per litre of petrol than drivers in France, for instance. Out of 13 …
Read More »Citroen C5 X review
We road test the distinctive new Citroen C5 X – a big car with an identity crisis? The all-new C5 X marks Citroen’s return to the ‘D-segment’ – automotive industry speak for the size of vehicle next up from the ‘C-segment’ (eg VW Golf, Ford Focus). An intriguing mix of …
Read More »Bid for Bond: No Time To Die cars for sale
If you’re a fan of Land Rover, Jaguar and James Bond, and you have some serious money to spare, then an upcoming auction could be right up your street. Two Land Rover Defenders, a Range Rover Sport SVR and Jaguar XF stunt cars, which all featured in the 2021 hit …
Read More »Venice Film Festival role for Lexus RX
The all-new Lexus RX is to take a starring role at the 79th Venice International Film Festival – La Biennale di Venezia. The luxury brand is returning as sponsor for a sixth consecutive year, and the RX SUV will be the official car at the prestigious event. Due for launch …
Read More »Toyota Aygo X review
We road test the all-new Toyota Aygo X – a city car transformed into a funky urban crossover… Toyota is on a roll. Recent acclaimed additions to the range include the GR86 coupe, the Yaris, Yaris Cross, GR Yaris, and the bZ4X – the brand’s first EV. The all-new Toyota …
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