Automotive data company cap hpi has announced the winners of its Used Car of the Year Awards for 2024. The Toyota Aygo was chosen as the overall winner of the Used Car of the Year title by cap hpi’s leading team of automotive experts and analysts. The stylish city car […]
We road test the latest version of VW’s biggest selling car – the Tiguan family crossover… The Tiguan is a hugely important model for Volkswagen. Since the family crossover was first launched back in 2007, nearly eight million have been sold and it’s the German giant’s best-selling car globally. However, […]
The best car for first-time drivers is the Toyota Aygo, according to research by CarGurus The leading automotive marketplace in the UK surveyed 1,000 motorists who passed their driving test in the past three years. Low price topped the list of most important criteria, according to 30% of those surveyed. […]
The Kia EV9 has done the double at the 2024 World Car Awards, securing both the World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle titles. Selected by a jury of 100 automotive journalists representing 29 countries, the World Car Awards recognised the Kia EV9’s innovative design, spacious seven-seat interior, […]
New research has highlighted the No 1 reason why more people choose used cars over factory-fresh models. A poll commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman found that more than half of respondents (58%) said that their primary motivation would be to save money. This is particularly pertinent at a time when […]
With the average cost of annual car insurance hitting a record high of £924 last month, more drivers are considering switching to borrowing vehicles instead, claims a leading temporary car insurance provider. According to Cuvva, UK drivers bought more than 2.5 million short-term policies last year via its app. Now […]
Spanish car brand SEAT is marking 40 years of its best-selling model with the Ibiza Anniversary Limited Edition. Since its introduction in 1984, more than six million SEAT Ibiza cars have been sold over five generations. Named after the island of Ibiza, it was a turning point for the company’s […]
January is the perfect time to make safety your number one priority on road journeys, says GEM Motoring Assist. The breakdown and road safety organisation is encouraging everyone – drivers, riders and pedestrians – to think about how they can reduce risks when they’re travelling. “This is the time most […]
Bridgestone is making a festive road safety plea for motorists driving home for Christmas. Latest research from the tyre giant revealed that more than half (54%) don’t regard driving on illegal tyres as being potentially life threatening, with only 14% describing them as the most important safety feature on their […]
Motorists have been warned about the risk of driving with worn tyres as new eBay research reveals that more than one in 10 have put off buying new tyres, with most blaming the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Nearly 40% will only buy new tyres if they fail an MOT, while 11% […]
