Her name may be Rio but unlike the subject of Duran Duran’s hit song of the same name, the new fourth-generation Kia Rio hatchback is enjoying a significant upgrade rather than a dance in the sand. The new Rio features Kia’s first electrified petrol 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain and comes complete with a face-lifted exterior, updated … Read more
Rolls-Royce says this 1:8 scale replica of its latest Cullinan is an ‘astonishingly accurate’ version customers can buy alongside their real-life cars when they order the six-figure SUV. And it comes with a Rolls-Royce price tag, too – reportedly costing from around £30,000 for each one. That means owners will not only have a £264,000-plus … Read more
Rolls-Royce says this 1:8 scale replica of its latest Cullinan is an ‘astonishingly accurate’ version customers can buy alongside their real-life cars when they order the six-figure SUV. And it comes with a Rolls-Royce price tag, too – reportedly costing from around £30,000 for each one. That means owners will not only have a £264,000-plus … Read more
Del Boy’s Reliant three wheeler, the General Lee or Morse’s Jaguar? Find out which motor has been named Britons’ most iconic TV car of all time A poll of Boundless members decided which car show on TV is best The list includes The Saint’s Volvo P1800, Steed’s Bentley and Starsky & Hutch’s Ford Gran Torino … Read more
RAY MASSEY: As first new cars roll off British production lines again, locked-down dealers preparing to re-open showroom doors to customers By Ray Massey Motoring Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 22:06 BST, 22 May 2020 | Updated: 22:23 BST, 22 May 2020 As the first new cars roll off British production lines again, thousands … Read more
Stricter rules for cyclists should be introduced immediately to combat the increased number of two-wheeled law breakers hitting the road due to the Government’s recommendation for people to avoid public transport. Ministers ‘must introduce emergency legislation to tackle a boom in the toxic cycling which has emerged during the lockdown period’ and that ‘for too long bad … Read more
That won’t be much use if you get a puncture! Skoda will sell you a £120 scooter for your car – but you can only have one if you DITCH a spare wheel Skoda’s £120 scooter is sold as an accessory with the Scala or Kamiq models The new cars will have a scooter storage … Read more
Is drug driving becoming a big problem? Offences in England and Wales increased by a fifth last year, government figures show Drug driving prosecutions rose from 9,687 in 2018 to 11,614 last year Ministry of Justice figures show ‘other offences related to drink- or drug-driving’ also increased by 12% in 2019 The AA has warned that … Read more
German luxury car tuner Brabus has taken a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen and cladded it in armoured steel to create a blast-resistant SUV that will keep the most under-threat individuals safe from attack. Prices – including VAT – start from around £440,000 for the cheapest of the three Brabus Invicto armoured Mercs, with the priciest ringing in … Read more
Motorists have been warned that weeks of not using their car could result in a huge number not starting or developing issues caused by neglect and a lack of running. Experts said owners should take measures to ensure their batteries remain charged, tyres inflated and checks are made so cars won’t break down when they … Read more