The first Range Rover build under social distancing measures drove off the assembly line today as Britain’s biggest car maker signaled the restart of production in the midlands this week. Jaguar Land Rover restarted manufacturing in Britain on Monday, with the Solihull car plant and engine factory in Wolverhampton the two first facilities to get … Read more
Volvo has ramped-up its efforts to reduce the number of deaths in its cars by introducing a ‘Care Key’ that allows owners to pre-set speed limits when others use their vehicle. As of the beginning of 2020, the Swedish car company became the first manufacturer to introduce a limited top speed for all the models … Read more
New crash test rules described as the ‘biggest change in a decade’ will see big vehicles – especially SUVs – have safety ratings downgraded if they cause significant damage to smaller cars in accidents, it has been revealed today. A new set of measures have been announced by testing body Euro NCAP and will be … Read more
New cars built in Europe are likely to become £1,500 more expensive on average for UK customers next year due to 10% post-Brexit import tariffs Department for International Trade today announced its post-Brexit tariff regime The UK is set to default to World Trade Organisation terms on 1 January 2021 This means European-built cars imported … Read more
The next stage has been reached in the coronavirus lockdown, and the Government has advised people to return to work if they can, but also to avoid public transport where possible to enable social distancing to continue. It means many commuters who ordinarily use a bus or train to get to work may be considering … Read more
Whether you use it for business or pleasure, Ford has brought in some extra added bling with its new limited edition Ranger Thunder pick-up truck. Priced from £32,965 excluding VAT, or £39,558 with it, the Thunder has a family-friendly double-cab body style as standard. Only 1,400 will be allocated to Britain and 30 for Ireland … Read more
With the sun shining and the coronavirus lockdown slowly easing, Porsche is raising the roof – or a part of it at least – for summer with its new eighth-generation 911 Targa. The latest version of the legendary 911 has styling cues that hark back to the original 1965 Targa with its removable roof section … Read more
A combination of safety requirements and styling have resulted in the windows of cars shrinking and the door pillars becoming chunkier – a recipe that doesn’t bode well for driving visibility. And there are some models on sale in showrooms today that are far worse than others, according to test by Which?. More than two … Read more
Easing the lockdown means greater opportunity to drive. So it’s vital to ensure your vehicle is legal and roadworthy. With ministers advising against public transport, driving in a self-contained car is sensible and safer, providing it’s well prepped. The AA had 40 per cent more breakdown calls — largely for flat batteries, so do check … Read more
As the Government urges people to drive to work rather than use public transport in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, savvy commuters can get their hands on second-hand motors for less than the price of a rail season ticket. Travelling by train isn’t cheap, with the cost of a season ticket into London from … Read more