Category: Car News

Top 10 tips for driving in hot weather

In hot weather conditions, it’s more important than ever for drivers to carry out basic preparation and checks to reduce the risk of mechanical breakdowns, and maximise passenger comfort. CarGurus – a leading online automotive marketplace to shop, buy, and sell used vehicles – has compiled a list of essential […]

Prototype hydrogen Toyota Hilux pick-up revealed

  Toyota has reached another milestone in its progress towards zero carbon with the unveiling of a prototype hydrogen fuel cell Hilux. Built at Toyota Manufacturing UK’s Burnaston car plant in Derby, it has been developed in a joint project with consortium partners, supported by UK Government funding (via the […]

S Cars: Lancashire Police takes delivery of more than 120 new Skodas

Lancashire Constabulary is expanding its fleet with the delivery of more than 120 new Skoda models that will take on a variety of roles, from day-to-day policing duties to roads policing and driver training. More than 90 Skoda Scala hatchbacks will be used as standard response ‘beat’ cars – the […]

Play your cards right with cinchCharge

We test the “faff-free” app and card that makes charging an EV much easier… The great switch to electric vehicles is not without its issues. The high upfront cost of EVs, range anxiety and finding a public charger, to name but a few. Then there’s the multitude of different companies […]

73 plate countdown: 12 new car buying tips

With the imminent arrival of the new 73 registration” plate on September 1, The Motor Ombudsman is offering consumers a series of handy tips when buying a new car The 12 key points include the importance of doing research, budgeting for longer term affordability, and reading documentation carefully prior to […]

Electric vehicle sales accelerate during July

One new EV was registered every 60 seconds in the UK during July, according to new data. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show the total UK new car market grew 28.3% in July with 143,921 new vehicles registered, with electrified vehicles accounting for more than […]

New Lotus flagship store opens in London

Lotus has opened the doors to its first flagship European global brand centre in Mayfair, London. Lotus London, which can be found at 73 Piccadilly,  brings together Lotus’ long-standing commitment to technology, performance and heritage by providing customers with an exclusive and immersive entry into the Lotus brand. The store […]