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Skoda tops UK vehicle dependability survey

Skoda tops JD Power dependability survey

Skoda owners experience the fewest problems of any car brand, according to the latest JD Power 2016 UK Vehicle Dependability Study. The Czech manufacturer has topped the table two years running, with two models heading their sector for quality and reliability in 2016. The Fabia was ranked he most dependable …

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Get set for Dumball Rally 2017

Dumball Rally

Fancy joining the boldest and brightest charity car rally on an epic journey through India? In January 2017, 200 charity fundraisers will take India by storm on a week-long, 3000km journey in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. In archetypal Indian Mahindra jeeps and wearing fancy dress, they will drive …

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Volkswagen Tiguan review

VW Tiguan

Back in 2008 when the original Volkswagen Tiguan was launched in the UK,  few predicted the SUV explosion that was to follow. Now, no sensible car manufacturer can afford NOT to have a Sports Utility Vehicle or crossover in its range. Such has been the success of this segment that …

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2016 Auto Express awards winners

Jaguar F-Pace

The F-Pace, Jaguar’s first SUV, has been crowned Car of the Year at the 2016 Auto Express awards. Read on for the full list of winners… As well as winning the top award, Jaguar also took home the Compact Executive Car of the Year title for the second year running. …

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Audi A3 review

Audi A3

Originally launched in 1991, the Audi A3 is now in its third generation and selling better than ever. In the UK, 2015 was its best year yet with 47,653 registrations, putting it in 8th place overall. Audi’s not one to stand back, and just four years after the introduction of …

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Remember your first love?

Fiat 500 - first car?

The majority of UK drivers have fonder memories of their first car than their first kiss, new research reveals. A first car, even if it’s an old banger, holds a very special place in our hearts, according to a poll of 1,000 parents carried out by leading car website NFDA …

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Andy Murray’s surprise Carr-share

Jimmy Carr and Any Murray

Comedian Jimmy Carr got behind the wheel to become Andy Murray’s Secret Chauffeur in a surprise journey to Wimbledon. Carr drove new Jaguar ambassador Murray, who is the face of this year’s #FeelWimbledon campaign, in a brand new F-Pace. The pair discussed yummy mummies, Ivan Lendl’s paunch, and the art …

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Wet weather driving tips

wet weather driving tips

As the song goes, the weather outside is frightful… so here are some driving tips to keep you safe in the wet, courtesy of IAM RoadSmart. Be sure to check your local weather forecast beforehand so you can plan your journey accordingly. If heavy downpours are expected, avoid starting your …

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Taxi of mum and dad

Taxi of mum and dad

UK parents could earn an average of £14,868 a year from being a taxi driver for their children, claims new research. A survey of 2,000 parents conducted by used car dealer, The Car People, discovered that mums and dads travel an average of 250 miles a month for their children. …

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