Snow, ice, storms, flooding and fog make winter the most challenging time to drive on our roads. To help you stay safe, Toyota has shared these winter driving tips… Driving tips for snowy and icy roads If your car has a control setting for snow or ice, use it. This …
Read More »Nissan GB celebrates crossover milestone
Nissan has become the first car manufacturer to sell ONE MILLION crossover vehicles in the UK – with more than 90% built on British soil. Crossovers, which combine SUVs and family hatchback traits, have experienced mass growth over the past decade, with Nissan manufacturing the Qashqai, Juke and X-Trail models. …
Read More »Revealed: Britain’s most popular used cars
It’s official – the Ford Fiesta remains the UK’s best-selling second-hand car, according to the final figures for 2020 released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Overall, the used car market was down 14.9% with 6,752,959 transactions, thanks to the pandemic, making 2020 the lowest performing year …
Read More »Skoda Octavia Estate review
Meet the estate version of Skoda’s best-selling car. Now in its fourth generation, the all-new Octavia has a fresh look and all the latest technology, but most of all – it moves the game on. Longer, wider and taller than its predecessor, the Octavia Estate is available with a choice …
Read More »Lotus Elise: 25 and out
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the start of sales of the sublime Lotus Elise – as well as the end of its production. Named after Elisa, the granddaughter of Romano Artioli (chairman of Lotus and Bugatti at the time of the car’s launch) it’s a classic British lightweight …
Read More »Dashcam evidence is a ‘game changer’ for police
As many as 89 dashcam video recordings of alleged motoring offences were submitted to police forces every day in 2019, according to data analysed by the RAC. A total of 32,370 pieces of footage were received by 24 police forces that accept video evidence of driving offences from members of …
Read More »End of the road for the Toyota GT86
Toyota has sold its last GT86 in the UK, setting the seal on almost nine years of driving fun. The dynamic coupe has led the company’s worldwide renaissance as a maker of pure-bred sports cars, blazing a trail for today’s GR Supra and GR Yaris. To celebrate the occasion Toyota …
Read More »Dog-loving van drivers risking hefty fine
Nearly a third of van drivers could be landed with a £5,000 fine for not safely securing their dogs while driving, according to new research. The study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles revealed that (29%) of van drivers do not always safely restrain their dogs in the van. Not only could …
Read More »Original Only Fools and Horses TV van for sale
A 1972 Reliant Regal Supervan III, believed to be one of half a dozen originals used for filming of the popular ‘80s sitcom Only Fools and Horses, is to be auctioned. This great opportunity to own a slice of British TV comedy history will go under the hammer at Silverstone …
Read More »Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid review
Launched a couple of years ago, the Citroen C5 Aircross was a welcome addition to the highly competitive mid-sized SUV market dominated by the likes of the Nissan Qashqai, Ford Kuga, Kia Sportage and Peugeot 3008. Priced from £24,355, the C5 Aircross range was initially powered by an impressive range …
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