RAY MASSEY: Jazz up your summer with Honda’s hit city car

These are challenging times, so what better way to relax than with some Jazz.  I did just that this week at the Berkshire launch of the fourth-generation Honda Jazz compact city car — powered by a nifty hybrid electric-petrol system. This was the first UK coronavirus-compliant car launch under strict social distancing and safety measures … Read more

RAY MASSEY: Car showrooms prepare to reopen

We’re coming back, is the defiant message delivered by one of the UK’s biggest car dealerships this week as thousands of showrooms across the UK prepare to reopen from Monday.  But in the case of Marshall Motors — whose brands include MINI, Audi, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Kia, Peugeot, Mercedes-Benz, Skoda, Ford, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and … Read more

RAY MASSEY: Car dealers preparing to re-open showrooms

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

RAY MASSEY: Is YOUR motor ready to roll out of lockdown?

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

RAY MASSEY: Lexus in poll position for customer satisfaction

RAY MASSEY: Lexus in poll position for customer satisfaction with an £85k V8 convertible due late this year Lexus took top honours in the latest Auto Express Driver Power poll  The LC convertible has a fabric roof that opens in a speedy 15 seconds By Ray Massey for the Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 8 May … Read more

RAY MASSEY: Car industry adapting to new ‘normal’

Britain’s biggest car-maker, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), has boosted its online ‘virtual showroom’ sales in a bid to kick-start the dormant market and entice customers into buying new vehicles despite the coronavirus lockdown. A year-long digital car-buying trial which began with just five per cent of customers is now being made available to all prospective … Read more