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MG Expands Its Range Of Affordable EVs
MG has announced more specifications of its all-new MG4 EV – an all-electric hatchback designed to offering customers space, technology, affordability and driving quality. The all-electric hatchback range promises to offer UK customers affordable zero emissions motoring without compromise.
Expert Reveals Six Essential Tips On Road Safety
Photo credit: Panumas Yanuthai/Shutterstock.com
This August marks National Road Victim Month. With an estimate of over 127,967 reported casualties in the UK relating to road traffic accidents in 2021* alone, and over 25 thousand of those reported causing serious injuries; raising road safety awareness is crucial.
2:00 AM 6th August 2022
Mazda MX-5 On Test – Still As Good As Ever
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
When the much-loved MGB Roadster was finally laid to rest in 1980, many feared that we would not see its like again. Mazda had other ideas and in 1989 launched the MX-5. Far from being innovative, the MX-5 took an established concept and updated it, with the added bonus of Japanese reliability and build quality thrown in for good measure.
2:00 AM 30th July 2022
Fast Charging Comes To A1 Wetherby Services
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
GRIDSERVE and Moto have today launched their seventh Electric Super Hub this year at Moto Wetherby on the A1(M) at junction 46. Charging facilities have 12 x High Power Chargers making it the largest public High Power Charging facility in Yorkshire, serving EV drivers in the county as well as those travelling on the A1(M) for a summer getaway.
3:51 PM 25th July 2022
Rolls-Royce Ghost – The Black Badge Edition
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
Time spent behind the wheel of a Roll-Royce is always a delight and I have been fortunate to have experienced the full range of cars. Always an occasion, the memories of some great drives never fade. A missive from the Press Office asking if I would care to sample the latest Ghost Black Badge over a summer weekend was eagerly accepted.
2:00 AM 23rd July 2022
Opinion
Defined Benefit Pension Scheme? That Electric Vehicle Might Not Be As Cheap As It Seems
The drive for more carbon friendly methods of transport is pushing more employees towards electric vehicles (EVs) through salary sacrifice arrangements. Those in defined benefit (DB) pension schemes should be wary of taking the plunge as a big tax bill may await according to Private Client Manager at RSM UK James Ramshaw.
2:00 AM 23rd July 2022
10% Of Motorway Drivers Speed Excessively
One in ten drivers on UK motorways are breaking the law by travelling at speeds in excess of 80mph, according to new research. The latest speed compliance figures analysed by experts from LeaseCar.uk reveals that many motorists pay little attention to the 70mph limit when travelling on the motorway.
2:00 AM 23rd July 2022
Festival Of The Unexceptional Returns To Grimsthorpe Castle
Put Saturday 30th July in your diary as that is the date when hundreds of cherished, yet unexceptional cars will be making a beeline for Lincolnshire’s Grimsthorpe Castle.
2:00 AM 21st July 2022
Allow Extra Travel Time: Be Prepared For Weather Changes Amid Extreme Heat
Motorists are being urged to prepare for all eventualities during the extreme weather conditions amid warnings that thunderstorms and heavy downpours could follow this week’s record high temperatures. National Highways has repeated its call for motorists to carry out vehicle checks before they set off and carry drinking water with them with soaring temperatures continuing across the country.
2:00 AM 20th July 2022
How Heat Affects Electronic Cars And How To Protect Them
Image by Mikes-Photography from Pixabay
Many of us know that petrol and diesel cars and heat do not mix very well, but rising temperatures can have even more of a detrimental effect on electric cars. Experts at ElectricalDirect explain how the UK heatwave could be affecting electric vehicles, and how to prevent issues.
4:32 PM 19th July 2022
‘Park And Hide’
Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash
With airport parking costs rising many holidaymakers are resorting to parking their cars on residential streets while they go away on a trip abroad.This can cause havoc for local residents who have to deal with overcrowded and potentially dangerous space issues. The rise in anti-social behaviour related to parking has become a major issue in the UK.
2:00 AM 16th July 2022
How To Remove Summer Car Scratches
Image by Pexels from Pixabay
Car enthusiasts wanting to show off their pride and joy this summer have been told how to deal with bodywork scratches at home. LeaseCar.uk have put together some tips on how drivers can remove stubborn scratches quickly and easily.
2:00 AM 16th July 2022
10 Popular Songs You Shouldn't Listen To Behind The Wheel
Photo by Ulrik Skare on Unsplash
Roll the car windows down and turn the volume up; Select Car Leasing has revealed a list of the most popular driving songs, and whether you should be listening to them behind the wheel of a car. To produce a definitive list of the most popular driving songs and artists, Select Car Leasing analysed over 39,000 songs across 600 Spotify playlists, all of which mention ‘driving’ in their name.
2:00 AM 16th July 2022
AA Warns Against Locking Children And Pets In Cars As Temperatures Soar
Temperatures are set to peak across the UK on Sunday and Monday. Avoid leaving children and pets in the car. Cooling systems may feel the strain if left unchecked. AA advises drivers to keep plenty of drinking water in the car.
2:00 AM 13th July 2022
Advice For Motorists Amid Hot Weather This Week
With hot weather forecast during this week, National Highways has issued some useful advice to motorists and their passengers. There are a number of tips for drivers to help them deal with high temperatures and dazzling sunshine as they prepare to make their journeys.
7:49 PM 12th July 2022
Harrogate MG Show 2022 Fast Approaching
Sunday 7th August will see MGs from across the UK flock to Pateley Bridge near Harrogate for the 35th annual MG show. Bigger and better than ever, the event will also incorporate the MG Owners Club Northern National gathering.
2:00 AM 9th July 2022
Removing Bug Splats And Tree Sap From Your Car
Motorists are being given suggestions on how to keep their cars clean during summer, when the bug and tree sap season is in full swing.
2:00 AM 9th July 2022
Power! Land Rover Defender V8 On Test
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
I was lucky enough to have a new Defender 90 on test last year. Powered by a 3.0-litre diesel engine, it had performance aplenty, yet returned 30mpg on test. Subjected to a day’s hardcore off-roading, it tackled everything thrown at it with ease, the clever ‘Terrain Response’ system working overtime. It truly impressed.
2:00 AM 4th July 2022
Volvo V90 Cross Country – A Week Behind The Wheel
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
Volvo has been making Cross Country versions of its estate cars for two decades. The idea is simple but effective - raise the ride height for better ground clearance, add some chunky looking body protection and a capable four-wheel drive system. It is therefore no surprise that Volvo continues to offer a Cross Country version of its latest V90 estate.
2:00 AM 2nd July 2022
Top Tips For Keeping Calm In A Crash
Drivers have been urged to take expert advice in the event of a car crash – with emphasis on checking the safety of passengers in the first instance. StressFreeCarRental.com are giving need-to-know advice for motorists involved in a car incident. In the unfortunate event of a car crash, there are some vital tips that will help motorists ensure stress and panic can be reduced.
2:00 AM 25th June 2022
Yorkshire Revs Up For Elegant Three-Day Charity Classic Car Event
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
Jonathan Turner, owner of Bowcliffe Hall and supporter of the event, with his Bentley.
Lovers of classic cars should put 19th-21st July in their diaries. For that is when ‘Yorkshire Elegance’, an exciting three-day classic and prestige car event will take place, in aid of Yorkshire Children’s Charity.
2:00 AM 25th June 2022
Bicester Heritage’s Summer Scramble – A Day Out To Remember
Bicester Heritage was founded in 2013 and has gone from a standing start to a home for 45 specialist businesses, and growing, with a collective turnover of over £50m.
1:18 PM 23rd June 2022
The Biggest Driving Mistakes - And How To Avoid Them
Embarking on a motorway journey or long drive with insufficient charge is a huge mistake for drivers of electric vehicles. You could be putting yourself and others in real danger if you run out of charge or are unable to find a convenient charging point on route.
2:00 AM 18th June 2022
5 Top Tips To Save Money While Driving
With increasing, fuel price hikes across the country, running a car is becoming even more of an expense. While the cost of fuel is still an issue, the experts at GoShorty have advised a few things you can do to try and save money when you drive. Drive Sensibly One of the easiest ways to save money on your car is to change how you drive. Different ways of driving use more or less fuel.
2:00 AM 18th June 2022
All Smiles After A Week With The Toyota Yaris Cross
With fuel prices at a record high, it is no wonder many new car buyers are looking to downsize. However, the popularity of the humble family hatch has waned with buyers now clamouring to drive something more distinctive. Step forward then the compact crossover, and one of the latest to join this burgeoning sector is Toyota with its funky Yaris Cross.
2:00 AM 18th June 2022
“I Said Turn Left!” What Kind Of Car Passenger Are You?
image by pixabay
They can be a great mate at the wheel of a car - or they can literally drive you to despair! New research reveals car passengers who tend to annoy you can fall into one of seven categories, with backseat drivers, snoozers and chatterboxes among the most irritating!
2:00 AM 18th June 2022
EV Charging Hyperhubs Open In York
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
Two electric vehicle HyperHubs are opening in York which aim to act as a demonstration of best practice for the design of EV charging facilities in cities. The Monks Cross HyperHub, next to one of York’s Park and Ride sites, opens today and is one of the largest EV charging hubs in Northern England.
12:08 PM 15th June 2022
Top 10 Tips To Beat The Fuel Price Hikes
Photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash
Advice from CarStore experts comes as fuel prices set to increase to as much as £2 a litre.
2:47 PM 11th June 2022
Polestar’s First SUV Breaks Cover
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car company, has announced that the world premiere of its next car, the Polestar 3 electric performance SUV, will be in October 2022. Polestar 3 is the company’s first SUV. The launch of the car marks Polestar’s entrance into one of the highest margin and growth segments in the automotive industry, particularly in the United States.
2:00 AM 11th June 2022
Watch As Dangerous Drivers Are Caught On Film By Officers In Unmarked HGV
Two drivers who were literally driving ‘hands free’ had a nasty shock when they realised they'd been caught on camera by police officers patrolling in one of National Highways’ unmarked HGVs.
8:53 AM 10th June 2022
David Brown Automotive And LINLEY Celebrate The Jubilee
David Brown Automotive is delighted to announce that it has partnered with LINLEY to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. David Linley founded LINLEY in 1985 and creates bespoke furniture, luxury gifts and accessories. The business began modestly but created an immediate stir, not least because David is the son of the Queen’s sister, the late Princess Margaret.
12:12 PM 3rd June 2022
The Queen And Her Cars
As the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is now upon us, let us look at how the motor car has figured in the monarch’s life. We are told the Queen enjoys driving, loves her cars, and there are many pictures of her driving herself, usually on one of her many estates. This might also explain why she is often seen without a seatbelt.
2:00 AM 3rd June 2022
New Range Rover – UK Launch Review
On 17th June 1970, we witnessed the arrival of the Range Rover. The story however begins in the mid-1960s when Rover’s new projects engineering chief, Charles Spencer ‘Spen’ King hatched a plan to combine the comfort and on-road ability of a Rover saloon with the off-road ability of a Land Rover.
2:00 AM 28th May 2022
Yorkshire Motorsport Festival 2022
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
The north’s most spectacular motorsport weekend event is back and will take place from 24th to 26th June. Festival venues don’t get much more scenic than this, being situated right in the heart of glorious West Yorkshire. So, it’s back to the 125-acre rural farmland site on the outskirts of Meltham, Holmfirth, situated on the northernmost fringes of the Peak District National Park.
11:10 AM 24th May 2022
May Mini Heatwave: Staying Safe On The Roads
Met Office predicts temperatures to hit 20C this week, amid nine-day mini heatwave. Sunshine is set to continue over Jubilee bank holiday, due to a 'Spanish sizzler'.
11:55 AM 21st May 2022
Platinum Jubilee: Stay Alert For Street Party Road Closures
Shutterstock images: Platinum Jubilee street parties will require many temporary road closures
Motorists are being advised to take extra care while driving in UK cities, towns and villages and anticipate road closures for street parties during the forthcoming Platinum Jubilee weekend. The deadline for residents to inform their local council about wanting to hold a street party is imminent - and in some cases as already passed.
3:00 AM 21st May 2022
Car Colour Trends During The Queen’s Reign
Royalty-free image, courtesy of Pixabay
Ahead of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations next month, the car lease people at LeaseCar.uk have been exploring the most popular colours of cars in the UK, taking a snapshot of trends since Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne in the 1950s onwards - with some fascinating results.
3:00 AM 21st May 2022
Drivers Urged To Get Training To Tow Trailers And Caravans Safely
From today (18 May 2022), drivers in England, Scotland and Wales can take newly-accredited training to learn and improve the skills they need to safely tow.
11:22 AM 18th May 2022
Don’t Leave Dogs Unattended In Cars. Full Stop
Motorists are being urged to avoid leaving their beloved pet dogs on their own in cars for any amount of time - regardless of the weather. LeaseCar.uk and its sister site LeaseElectricCar.co.uk have been exploring the changing internal temperatures of a car with different temperatures outside.
12:51 PM 14th May 2022
Kia Range Day Delights
Every now and then car manufacturers kindly stage range days. They are a chance for busy motoring journalists to catch up on cars they have yet to drive, or indeed refresh the memory banks. The good folk at Kia have done just that, and I was delighted to take full advantage of the opportunity.
3:00 AM 14th May 2022
National Highways Delivers Smart Motorway Safety Upgrade
The installation of new safety equipment on smart motorways without a permanent hard shoulder will be completed within the next five months, it was confirmed today. National Highways said it was on course to upgrade almost 100 safety cameras to enable automatic detection of vehicles that ignore Red X lane closure signals by the end of September.
3:07 PM 12th May 2022
New Range Rover Sport Revealed
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
The third generation of Land Rover’s luxury performance SUV aims to be the most desirable, technologically advanced and capable yet, mixing an imposing road presence with sharp driving responses, using the most advanced combination of chassis technologies ever fitted to a Land Rover.
11:04 AM 12th May 2022
Hayfever And Driving - Help And Advice
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
A runny nose, headache and constant sneezing - these are just a few of the symptoms hay fever sufferers deal with during the summer. These symptoms can affect motorists in a number of ways. Here's some advice from IAM RoadSmart's head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, about what you can do to better cope with it before taking to the road.
3:00 AM 7th May 2022
How To Get Your Car As Clean As They Do At The Car Wash
Months of driving through mud, rain and rocky terrain resulted in a filthy car? Motorists are being encouraged to achieve the professional car wash shine at home. The car leasing people at LeaseElectricCar.co.uk are providing tips on how to achieve enviable car cleanliness.
3:00 AM 7th May 2022
Spare A Toothbrush: Spring Car Cleaning Hacks
Brits are being offered expert advice on the best hacks to give their car a spring clean. The team at car leasing company LeaseCar.uk has come up with ten handy hacks to help motorists keep the dirt away and bring back that showroom shine. Toothbrushes, baby wipes, and bin bags are some of the items that should be kept in the car to make sure it looks, and stays, clean.
3:00 AM 30th April 2022
A Voyage Of Discovery – A Week With Land Rover’s Finest
The Land Rover Discovery has been a familiar sight on our roads since 1989 and their undoubted appeal has been undimmed despite a distinct move upmarket in recent years. I find it heard to believe that the current generation was revealed in 2016 and was shown to the public at the Paris Motor Show. I was there on the first press day and recall the crowds of journalists, eager to get a look.
3:00 AM 30th April 2022
MOT Should Remain Once A Year
Following reports that MOTs could be moved from every year to every two years to help counter the cost of living crisis, Jack Cousens, head of roads policy at the AA, said; “Though well intended, moving the yearly £55 spend on an MOT to every two years could make costs worse for drivers with higher repair bills, make our roads more dangerous and would put jobs in the garage industry at risk.
11:43 AM 28th April 2022
13 Unusual European Road Signs
Drivers interested in travelling across Europe this year are being advised to familiarise themselves with unusual road signs they might come across in European countries. Car rental specialists StressFreeCarRental.com have revealed 13 road signs holidaymakers and business people are likely to see on their travels.
8:00 AM 23rd April 2022
Convertible Capers BMW-Style
I make no secret of the fact that I love convertible cars and have been lucky enough to own a variety over the last thirty years. Most of these have been made by BMW and hiding away in my garage at present, and sadly little used, is my 2003 330Ci.
3:00 AM 23rd April 2022
Fabia From Skoda – Still As Fab As Ever?
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
There’s an all-new Fabia on sale and I have just spent a week behind the wheel. So, is Skoda onto another winner with its popular hatch?
3:00 AM 16th April 2022
Save Time And Fuel By Planning Journeys The Smart Way This Easter
Fuel costs for bank holiday road trips will cut deep into travellers’ spending this year, according to the AA, who are advising Britain’s drivers to think smart to save money this Easter. A 500-mile Easter holiday road trip, such as from West London to Truro and back, will cost around £20 more in fuel than last Easter. That’s the equivalent cost of one night’s stay on a campsite.
9:37 AM 14th April 2022
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