More than one third of UK parents say that keeping their children occupied on a long journey is a challenge, while 52% admitted to finding it stressful, according to new research. The study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles also revealed that 85% of UK parents say they wouldn’t even consider a …

New research by Zapmap, the leading charge point mapping service, has revealed that motorway services and EV charging hubs have displaced supermarket car parks as the most popular charging locations in the UK. This year, 55% of EV drivers they regularly stop at motorway services to charge, while 47% do …

We get behind the wheel of the Nissan Qashqai e-Power – a full hybrid like no other… The Nissan Qashqai has been a huge success. Originally launched in the UK back in 2007, it pioneered the crossover concept with its blend of hatchback compactness and SUV practicality, becoming the best-selling …

Bridgestone is making a festive road safety plea for motorists driving home for Christmas. Latest research from the tyre giant revealed that more than half (54%) don’t regard driving on illegal tyres as being potentially life threatening, with only 14% describing them as the most important safety feature on their …

The all-new Toyota Prius has convincingly won the prestigious Japan Car of the Year trophy in Tokyo. Entering the awards ceremony as the favourite to win, the sleekly-styled Prius polled a massive 360 votes. The BMW X1 finished in second place with 150 votes to take the Import Car of …

There’s no doubt that the Renault Austral E-Tech has serious kerb appeal, but what’s this classy full hybrid like to drive? Over the years I’ve driven dozens of electric vehicles. And if you can charge from home and you’re open to a change of mindset, there’s every reason to switch. …

Motorists have been warned about the risk of driving with worn tyres as new eBay research reveals that more than one in 10 have put off buying new tyres, with most blaming the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Nearly 40% will only buy new tyres if they fail an MOT, while 11% …

The best Christmas markets for electric vehicle drivers have been revealed in a new study conducted by Peugeot UK. Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market was found to be the most accessible, offering the best balance of charging options, according to the research. Using Time Out’s list of best Christmas markets in …

We drive the latest version of Toyota’s popular C-HR family crossover – and it’s a big, bold step-up… If a car could be judged purely on its styling, the second-generation Toyota C-HR would be best-in-class. And when you consider that its biggest rivals include the Nissan Qashqai, Kia Sportage, Skoda …

A review of 313 new cars across 28 brands by the RAC found that just eight models came with a spare wheel as standard. The trend means there are an increasing number of breakdowns where drivers need help in the event of a unrepairable flat tyre. The dramatic decline of …