TikTok is best known for its viral dances and challenges, but did you know that there are also thousands of car videos on the app too? These videos have racked up billions of views, but which makes and models are the most popular on TikTok? Researchers at comparison and switching …
Read More »MINI celebrates major milestone
The one millionth MINI has been delivered in the UK, just over 20 years since the start of modern MINI production in 2001. In all, MINI has sold more than 5.1 million cars globally in the past two decades, and the UK is the brand’s largest market. The 3-Door Hatch, …
Read More »BMW 330e Plug-in Hybrid review
The impressive plug-in hybrid version of BMW’s popular 3 Series is one of the big sales successes of 2021. With officially quoted CO2 emissions as low as 37g/km, the 330e is especially appealing for company car drivers looking to make significant tax savings. It also makes sense for private motorists …
Read More »BMWs star in Marvel’s upcoming Black Widow
The BMW X3 and the 2 Series Gran Coupe play key roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s action-packed spy thriller, Black Widow, alongside actresses Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh. “This is the very first time BMW has worked with Marvel Studios and the result is just stunning,” said Jens Thiemer, …
Read More »Genesis GV80 review
It’s always a pleasure to welcome a new name to the UK car market, so let’s hear it for plush South Korean brand, Genesis. Already successful in the US and South Korea (with 130,000 sales in 2020 alone), the luxury division of Hyundai (think Lexus/Toyota) initially launches in Europe with …
Read More »Celebrating a MINI milestone
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the first modern MINI – and production at BMW Group’s two plants in Oxford and Swindon. Since 2001, more than five million MINI models (3-Door Hatch, 5-Door Hatch, Clubman and the Electric) have been built at Plant Oxford, all on the same production …
Read More »25 facts you might not know about the classic Mini
It’s more than 60 years since the launch of the iconic Mini – the British people’s car. With front-wheel drive, a transverse-mounted engine, its wheel-in-each-corner design and genius packaging, it became the blueprint for all small vehicles to follow. British Motor Heritage (BMH) has been making replacement body parts and complete …
Read More »Jamiroquai star Jay Kay’s BMWs going under the hammer
Singer and musician Jay Kay is selling three BMWs from his extensive car collection on Saturday May 23 during Silverstone Auctions’ live online event. The auction will start at 14:00 BST and on offer are 86 cars, a rare Harley Davidson motorbike and 13 personalised number plates. The first …
Read More »Morgan raises £1.39m for coronavirus relief effort
Morgan’s car giveaway for BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief’s ‘The Big Night In’ appeal raised a whopping £1.39 million. The amount, which will be matched by the Government, will help the most vulnerable across the UK who have been affected by the pandemic. The winner of the Morgan …
Read More »BMW 8 Series Convertible review
The all-new 8 Series Convertible joins the coupe to complete the top level of BMW’s sporty range. With prices starting at £83,295, this four-seat drop-top GT competes with the likes of the Mercedes S-Class Convertible, plus the more expensive Aston Martin DB11 Volante and Bentley Continental GTC. Costing £7,000 more …
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