It might not be a tennis player adjusting her behind, but the Lamborghini Countach has been crowned the all-time favourite pin-up poster car among followers of The British Motor Show. The striking Marcello Gandini masterpiece was the most popular poster car of the show’s Facebook followers, closely pursued by the …
Read More »Top safety tips to help drivers negotiate rural roads
Three-in-10 motorists are so worried about narrow country lanes they deliberately avoid them, according to new research from one of the UK’s biggest car insurers, Ageas, and the RAC. What’s more, many drivers are prepared to take a detour of 16 miles or 25 minutes to avoid them. As millions …
Read More »MINI teams up with Dogs Trust to promote pet-friendly travel
MINI has announced a new partnership with the Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. Together they’re on a mission to help dogs travel happier. “With more dogs in families now than ever before, we want to help make sure they travel safely and enjoy the ride,” said David …
Read More »BMW X2 PHEV review
It’s not the BMW X2’s fault, but not long before I tested out the new plug-in hybrid version of this distinctively-styled, low-slung crossover, I was driving the latest BMW 330e saloon. Re-reading my review, I concluded: “Frankly, it’s hard to criticise the 330e because it’s an almost perfect embodiment of …
Read More »Hyundai Kona tops Driver Power Car Ownership Survey
The Hyundai Kona has been crowned Car of the Year in the annual Auto Express Driver Power new-car survey. The Kia Rio supermini finished second in the UK’s most comprehensive and respected car-ownership satisfaction survey, with the Mazda CX-5 SUV in third. Each year, thousands of motorists rate their cars …
Read More »EVs are nearly 50% cheaper to run than petrol cars
Electric vehicles are nearly £1,000 cheaper to run than petrol cars over a year, according to new research from comparethemarket.com. The figures show the average cost to run an EV for 12 months is £1,091 compared with £2,062 for a conventional car – a difference of £971. The running costs …
Read More »Peugeot 208 GT review
Is this sporty small car just a piece of eye candy? The latest Peugeot 208 is one of the best superminis on the market and has won various awards, including the coveted 2020 European Car of the Year title. Offered with both conventional petrol and diesel engines and as a …
Read More »How to prepare for the perfect family camping expedition
It’s a staycation summer, so TV adventurer Steve Backshall has teamed up with Toyota to provide some essential camping tips. The author and wildlife expert uses his passion for nature to add a sense of adventure to holidays with his family – wife Helen, their three-year-old son, Logan, and 15-month-old …
Read More »Top 25 things drivers dread most
Travelling in the snow, reversing around a corner and overtaking cyclists are among the most uncomfortable scenarios for motorists, new research has revealed. A study of 2,000 drivers by flexible car insurance firm Cuvva found one in 10 dislikes or hates driving and nearly a quarter (24%) feel less confident …
Read More »Prestigious award for new Fiat 500 EV
The all-new New Fiat 500 has been crowned Best Electric Car at the first ever Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards. Praised for its impressive range, iconic design, connectivity features and use of recycled materials, its other awards include Best Small Electric Car for the City by WhatCar? and Auto Express’s …
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