You can fall very quickly and deeply for the charms of Honda’s new all-electric supermini. The perky zero-emissions Honda e, hitting UK showrooms now and built in Japan, is eye-catchingly cute, has bags of personality, a lively pace, and a great sense of style without being overly formal, and is a comfortable and interesting companion … Read more
Order books have finally been opened in Britain for Volkswagen’s first car in the hotly-anticipated electric-only ID range. The ID.3 – which is around the same size as a VW Golf – was unveiled last September, but eco-conscious buyers haven’t been able to place an order for one until today (22 July). Currently only the … Read more
With many Britons already returning to their offices and planning to head back next month following lockdown, the demand for second-hand cars is on the rise as people look for alternative commuting means away from public transport. While price and affordable running costs will be top of buyers’ wishlists, reliability will also be a huge … Read more
Once hailed as a breakthrough technology, the coronavirus pandemic may now spell the death-knell for the touch-screen era as car giant Jaguar Land Rover pioneers new ‘touch-free’ contactless screens to help fight the spread of the virus. New patented ‘predictive touch’ technology, developed by the Britain’s biggest car-maker in conjunction with Cambridge University scientists, uses … Read more
Order books have finally been opened in Britain for Volkswagen’s first car in the hotly-anticipated electric-only ID range. The ID.3 – which is around the same size as a VW Golf – was unveiled last September, but eco-conscious buyers haven’t been able to place an order for one until today. Currently only the launch ‘1st … Read more
Learners will be allowed to take their driving tests again from today after the four-month suspension imposed during the coronavirus lockdown was lifted. Safety measures have been put in place to protect learners and examiners from Covid-19, with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) publishing a raft of new guidelines for candidates. This includes … Read more
Roadwork-riddled M20 named England’s WORST motorway as two-year ‘smart’ conversion costing £92m caused massive delays for drivers The M20 was voted England’s worst route in a poll of 8,000 drivers The road, which links London and Dover, received a 63% satisfaction score It has been riddled with roadworks for 2 years as sections are converted … Read more
Teslas are proof enough that electric cars are quick – but even Elon Musk will be left jaw-scraping at the performance of the latest zero-emission vehicle revealed by Ford. The US car-making giant has teamed up with American tuning specialists RTR to create a one-off prototype version of its Mustang Mach-E – an all-electric SUV … Read more
Councils who have – or plan to – narrow or close roads to motorists to allow for more cycle lanes and car-free zones could face legal action, says a campaign group. The Alliance of British Drivers claims it is in consultation with lawyers regarding the legality of authorities shutting roads, widening cycle lanes and extending … Read more
The sweet spot for electric vehicle ownership has been achieved, with the average zero-emission model already cheaper to own than a petrol car, new research claims. In 2020, the average lifetime running costs – including purchase price – for an electric car is £52,133, while an equivalent petrol model is £53,625. On average, an electric … Read more