Kia sold its 1.5 millionth car in the UK this April, amid a record-breaking month for the South Korean brand. The landmark sale was a Kia EV6 GT-Line S in Yacht Blue, sold at 9:35am on 16 April at Norton Way GWR Kia in Brentford, London. The milestone comes 33 …
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We road test Ford’s pioneering BlueCruise self-driving system… I’m no stranger to the latest advances in car tech, so I was a bit sceptical when I was offered the opportunity to try BlueCruise in a Ford Mustang Mach-E. After all, over the years I’ve experienced hands-free systems in vehicles from …
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The all-electric Porsche Taycan has claimed two records at the world’s oldest motorsport venue. In the hands of journalist Dan Prosser, the Taycan Turbo S Sport Turismo set the fastest times in both the Series Production Electric Vehicle and Estate Car classes at Shelsey Walsh Hill Climb in Worcestershire. The …
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Tesla’s futuristic Cybertruck is going on a European “Cyber Odyssey” where the public will be able to get up close and personal with the vehicle for the first time. The Cybertruck will be displayed in more than 100 locations in 20 countries, and attendees will also have the opportunity to …
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Singer-songwriter and TV personality Olly Murs has been handed the keys to his specially-commissioned Land Rover Defender 110. He visited Urban Automotive’s Milton Keynes HQ to collect his reimagined Land Rover from company founder Simon Dearn. Urban Automotive was entrusted with the transformation of Olly’s beloved Defender 110, managing a …
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The number of vehicles on our roads reached a record 41.4 million in 2023, according to the latest SMMT figures. The new Motorparc data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders revealed that car ownership was up 1.6% to 35,694,845. There were also record numbers of commercial vehicles, …
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The best car for first-time drivers is the Toyota Aygo, according to research by CarGurus The leading automotive marketplace in the UK surveyed 1,000 motorists who passed their driving test in the past three years. Low price topped the list of most important criteria, according to 30% of those surveyed. …
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More than a third of drivers would rather fix minor car issues themselves than pay for a professional to do it, new research suggests. According to eBay UK’s study, saving money is a key reason for savvy motorists taking on smaller repair jobs. Worryingly, one-in-10 claimed they don’t think MOT …
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Osprey Charging now has more than 1,000 live public EV chargers available for use by the UK’s EV drivers. Osprey’s network, which according to ZapMap is the third largest in terms of the number of public rapid and ultra-rapid chargers, has grown by more than 150% over the past year. …
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The Kia EV9 has done the double at the 2024 World Car Awards, securing both the World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle titles. Selected by a jury of 100 automotive journalists representing 29 countries, the World Car Awards recognised the Kia EV9’s innovative design, spacious seven-seat interior, …
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