New research has revealed that motorists and businesses are concerned and confused by the proposed ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2040. The report, released by TheCarPeople.co.uk, indicates that some consumers are questioning when they should buy their next car, with one in four owners now …
Read More »Back to the future for Aston Martin
Aston Martin has restarted production at its historic Newport Pagnell site in Buckinghamshire. History has come full-circle, with a special run of 25 DB4 GT continuation cars being built at the same site where the original DB4s were made almost 60 years ago. The luxury car maker moved to its …
Read More »Five million motorists admit to drink-driving
One in six motorists believe that they have driven while under the influence in the past year, research by the RAC suggests. In total, 16% of the 1,727 motorists questioned say they think they have been guilty of drink-driving, either immediately after consuming alcohol or the morning after a late …
Read More »Revealed: the 10 safest cars of 2017
The safest new cars of 2017 have been revealed, ahead of judging to discover which is the overall winner of the hotly contested What Car? Safety Award 2018 title. Thatcham Research’s 10-car-car longlist for the award will now go forward to a panel of expert judges who will decide on …
Read More »Five concerns stalling the electric car revolution
Nearly nine out of 10 car buyers would go electric, according to new research, but there are five key concerns holding them back. In a survey for OVO Energy, 87% of the 2,000 Brits questioned said they “would” or “definitely would” buy an electric vehicle. However, the electric revolution is …
Read More »Jimmy Choo Christmas for Rolls-Royce in London
Rolls-Royce’s flagship showroom in the heart of Mayfair – Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London – has teamed up with fashion powerhouse Jimmy Choo for Christmas 2017. A stunning window display at the showroom, adding a unique touch of glitz and glamour to Berkeley Square, perfectly demonstrates the union between the two …
Read More »New Lamborghini Urus – the first ‘SSUV’
The long-awaited Lamborghini Urus has been launched to compete in the flourishing luxury 4×4 market. Dubbed the first Super Sport Utility Vehicle, the Italian supercar maker expects the first customers to take delivery of the new SSUV in spring 2018, priced from £131,500 (exc taxes). Packing a 641bhp 4.0-litre V8 …
Read More »Attenborough named perfect celeb road trip partner
TV legend Sir David Attenborough is the celebrity most Brits would like to take on a road trip. Nearly one in 10 people questioned chose the 91-year-old presenter of the BBC’s Blue Planet II, just ahead of Geordie cheeky chappies Ant and Dec. The UK’s largest independent tech retailer, Ebuyer, …
Read More »Top five reasons why Brits buy new cars
One in five people now change their car because they’re bored with their current vehicle, claims new research. The survey also revealed that finances are a big factor when it comes to deciding on a new car, with 43% switching as a result of sky high repair bills. Car leasing …
Read More »Extreme Jaguar breaks Nurburgring record
The awesome Jaguar XE SV Project 8 has smashed the saloon car lap record on the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Its 7min 21.2sec lap time was 11 seconds faster than the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio – the ‘fastest four-door’ until now. However, as Jaguar admits, it was “the fastest ever time by …
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