New research has revealed that a fifth of motorists have struggled to get to grips with driving again after being off the road during the coronavirus lockdown. The average UK car is driven more than 7,000 miles per year – or an average of 583 miles per month, according to …
Read More »New VW Golf’s trip down ITV memory lane
The all-new eighth generation Golf has appeared in a series of primetime ITV slots as Volkswagen ramps up anticipation for the important model. The new Golf’s first UK television advert spanned the entirety of the main advert break of ITV show Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow on Saturday 6 June, with …
Read More »Top 10 hot hatches of the 21st Century (so far)
The Renaultsport Clio 182 Trophy has been voted the top hot hatches of the last two decades by readers of PistonHeads. It was followed by its bigger brother, the Renaultsport Megane R26.R, with the Honda Civic Type R EP3 rounding off the top three. Readers of the UK’s largest online …
Read More »Revealed: Top 10 cars stolen and recovered in 2019
Owners of premium and luxury cars are more at risk of finding their vehicle stolen, claims to new research. According to data held by Tracker, obtained by Confused.com, the Range Rover Sport was the most stolen and recovered vehicle in 2019, with the Top 10 list consisting only of prestige …
Read More »Introducing the ‘Pay as you go’ Fiat 500
Fiat has become the first car firm in the UK to launch a ‘Pay As You Go’ finance deal where a brand-new vehicle can be driven to work for £10.39 – around two-thirds of the price of the average daily London commute. Inspired by mobile phone sector, the deal applies …
Read More »Danger of UK’s lockdown speeders exposed
Irresponsible drivers have been exploiting the coronavirus restrictions to speed excessively, according to data analysed by the RAC as part of a freedom of information (FOI) request to all British police forces. ‘Lockdown speeding’ has become an unwelcome by-product of the Government’s fight against COVID-19 with 20 police forces catching …
Read More »Motorists urged to put safety first and ‘Get Road Ready’
New research has revealed that millions of motorists are risking a blowout by driving with underinflated tyres following weeks of not using their cars. A survey of 2,000 drivers for Halfords Autocentre found just four in 10 can correctly identify the low tyre pressure warning light when it pops up …
Read More »Britain’s best brands for car servicing and repairs
Japanese franchised dealers dominate the rankings for servicing and repairs, according to new What Car? research. As dealers prepare to reopen showrooms on June 1 following the Covid-19 lockdown, franchised dealers for cars up to 20 years old were ranked on the quality of their work, perceived value for money …
Read More »First responders: Skoda SUVs join Fire and Rescue Service
A total of 30 special Skoda Kodiaq SUVs have been added to the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service fleet with a further five to be added later this year. The vehicles will be used to assist in keeping more than 850,000 people safe across the region. The popular 4×4 …
Read More »Car showrooms back in business from June 1
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that car showrooms in England will be allowed to open from June 1 in the latest move to ease the coronavirus lockdown. The finer detail is yet to be confirmed, but it’s thought that car retailers will be expected to follow the lead of …
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