The words ‘one owner from new’ are often music to the ears of second-hand car buyers looking for a reliable model that’s been well cared for and has a verifiable history. However, this particular sale of a one-keeper Ford family car is more surprising than your conventional motor advert. That’s because the model in question … Read more
While other manufacturers are fast-tracking the demise of the combustion engine with the release of electric car after electric car, Toyota is making the most of petrol power while it still can by adding another performance model to its ranks that will get enthusiasts’ pulses racing when it goes on sale next year. Called the … Read more
New car sales have grown for the first time in half a year, according to figures published by the auto sector this morning. Almost 284,000 motors were registered in March, which was an 11.5 per cent increase on the same month last year. It’s the first month of year-on-year sales increases since August 2020 and … Read more
Vauxhall’s full of beans: As RAY MASSEY enjoys a chocolate-infused Easter, car giant adds a new coffee-sounding Mokka to its line-up By Ray Massey Motoring Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 2 April 2021 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 2 April 2021 As we enjoy a chocolate-infused Easter weekend, Britain’s Vauxhall has just added … Read more
Car insurance costs fall £55 on average in just three months as quieter lockdown roads drive a record price drop for motorists The average premium in the last 3 months dropped to just £652 This is a fall of £55 since the previous quarter – the biggest fall in 9 years The average cost of … Read more
Volkswagen has confirmed that it will sell a compact campervan model in the UK from a month’s time – and it will be priced at less than £30,000 and delivered in time for your 2021 summer staycation. The Caddy California, revealed by the German car manufacturer last year, is designed for holidaying couples, with the … Read more
The great driving test traffic jam! Learner motorists have to wait more than FOUR MONTHS for a practical exam as a large queue forms Around 420,000 people have got a test booked for upcoming months There has been a huge backlog after tests were cancelled due to the pandemic Many have complained online about theirs … Read more
No Easter getaway rush expected despite easing of lockdown rules: RAC estimates that just 5.6million car journeys will take place this weekend By Rob Hull For Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 00:03 BST, 27 March 2021 | Updated: 15:02 BST, 30 March 2021 Millions of people remain cautious about socialising over Easter despite lockdown rules being relaxed and … Read more
Motorists in Britain are being urged to sign up for an MOT reminder service after millions had their test due dates changed by the coronavirus pandemic. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has highlighted that today marks 12 months since the coronavirus-related MOT exemption was made available to motorists – of which almost 10 … Read more
£22.6MILLION FARADAY INSTITUTION PROJECTS The £22.6m announced today will fund refocused research projects, including targeting market opportunities and early-stage commercial development, in the following areas: EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE Led by Prof Clare Grey, University of Cambridge, with researchers from the Universities of Birmingham, Liverpool, Oxford, Sheffield, Southampton, Warwick, Imperial College London and UCL. BATTERY MODELLING … Read more