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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
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?
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
New Kia Sportage – A Week Behind The Wheel
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
There’s no doubt Kia has come a long way in the last decade, thanks in no small part to producing an ever-improving range of cars, all backed by the reassurance of a 7-year warranty. Such is the increasing popularity of the cars that the brand topped the UK sales in January, selling 10,504 units. In fact, so far this year, Kia is the UK’s best-selling car brand. Impressive stuff.
3:00 AM 9th April 2022
Motorists Urged To Check Tyres And Journeys Before Setting Off This Bank Holiday
National Highways traffic officer Dave Harford is calling on motorists to check their vehicles before setting off.
If you’re travelling this April bank holiday, plan your journey and check your vehicle.
3:00 AM 9th April 2022
Transport Secretary Cracks Down On Drug-Driving To Protect The Public
Call for evidence launched to determine whether convicted drug-drivers should have to complete a rehabilitation course before resuming driving.
9:20 AM 5th April 2022
Scenic Spring Drives
Where better to seek out views than the beautiful isles of the UK? Whether you are an urban adventurer, a coast chaser or a wildlife lover, there truly is something for all this spring.
3:00 AM 2nd April 2022
Parking On The Pavement Do’s And Don'ts
Drivers are being urged to familiarise themselves with the pavement parking regulations to avoid getting fined and to ensure the safety of the pedestrians.
3:00 AM 2nd April 2022
Vauxhall Grandland – UK Launch Review
As part of Vauxhall’s SUV expansion, the Grandland X burst on to the motoring scene in 2018. It sold well for the brand with some 70,000 finding homes in the UK. European sales topped 300,000. I would confess to being slightly underwhelmed by the car. It was competent, perhaps a little dull and did not shine in any particular area.
2:00 AM 2nd April 2022
Harrogate Classic Car Club Seeks New Members
At their recent AGM, the Harrogate MG Club has been rebranded as the Harrogate MG and Classic Car Club. You can see the intention here… The name change was agreed upon to reflect the current membership more accurately and also in the hope of attracting more members. They are a friendly and welcoming crowd.
11:00 AM 1st April 2022
From Sugar Beet To Coconut Oil - Crops To Help Power Tomorrow’s Vehicles Today
There are numerous popular crops which are currently being turned into biofuels to help power more and more of our vehicles in the future - but how many do you know? E10 petrol is ten per cent bioethanol and said to bring environmental benefits to challenge our reliance on traditional fuels and reduce CO2 emissions.
10:24 AM 1st April 2022
Porsche Boxster – 25 Years Young
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
There can be no doubting the sales success of the Porsche Boxster. Introduced way back in 1996, aficionados and purists rather scoffed at this new mid-engined interloper and even today, many dismiss the Boxster whilst lauding the iconic 911.
2:15 AM 27th March 2022
Suzuki Jimny Is Back In Light Commercial Form
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
I make no secret of the fact that I like the Suzuki Jimny. I owned several of its SJ predecessors in the 1980s and recall not only their character but also their considerable prowess off road. The fourth-generation model was launched in 2018 to much acclaim and I recall fondly the UK Media launch and also spending a week behind the wheel on home turf. I should have bought one.
3:00 AM 26th March 2022
Most Expensive Number Plates Sold In The UK
The top 10 most expensive number plates ever sold at public auction have been named with some now worth over a million pounds in value.
2:00 AM 26th March 2022
Experts Highlight Drivers’ Need For Good Peripheral Vision
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Drivers must be extra vigilant for pedestrians and cyclists following the change in road laws, experts have urged. With new hierarchy of road users meaning they now have priority when at crossings and junctions, Specsavers is highlighting the importance of drivers having good peripheral vision.
2:00 AM 26th March 2022
Traffic Bulletin: Drivers Reminded Of M56 Weekend Closure
Drivers are being reminded a section of the M56 west of Manchester Airport will be totally closed this weekend as work continues on an £85 million motorway upgrade. National Highways is working across the weekend to install two 60 tonne ‘superspan’ gantries and other equipment along the motorway as part of the junction 6 to junction 8 upgrade.
11:02 AM 21st March 2022
All Set To Clean Up – The Affordable Dacia Duster
The Duster first went on sale in Europe back in 2010 with UK sales beginning some three years later. An undoubted success for the Renault-owned Romanian brand, over 1.9 million cars have been sold thus far. When the Duster first arrived on our shores, the opening price of just £8,995 shocked many. How could a company import the cars, sell them and make a profit?
3:00 AM 19th March 2022
Tips To Stay Safe As Fuel Theft Set To Spiral
Used car buying service ChooseMyCar is warning UK drivers to be mindful of fuel theft, as the level of the crime is set to significantly rise due to soaring fuel prices. Theft of petrol and diesel from vehicles is a crime that costs UK drivers millions of pounds, every single year. In 2018, an enormous £1.1m worth of fuel was stolen from London alone.
1:00 AM 19th March 2022
England’s Worst Roads For Motorbike Riders - Revealed
Beloved beauty spots including the Lake District, Devon and Cornwall have the worst roads in England for motorbike riders, according to new research by GoCompare Motorbike Insurance. The insurance comparison site found that Devon and Cornwall were the first and joint-third-worst areas for road surface condition, according to recent government data.
1:00 AM 19th March 2022
Hyundai Ioniq 5 – UK Car Of The Year On Test
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has just been crowned UK Car of the Year. Now into its sixth year, the awards are designed specifically for the UK car-buying public. It is the calibre of the 29 professional journalist judges that cover the whole industry that lends UKCOTY a gravitas hitherto unrivalled.
3:00 AM 12th March 2022
INEOS Grenadier To Be Showcased In Skipton
James and Luke Greenaway outside the new dealership on Keighley Road
One of the UK’s most highly anticipated new 4x4 cars will be showcased in Skipton on Saturday March 12. The INEOS Grenadier is a resilient and robust 4X4. Built using only the best component parts, designed by world-renowned engineers, will be on display at the new Denton Cars Showroom, Keighley Road, Snaygill, Skipton.
5:00 PM 11th March 2022
Suzuki’s Vitara Gains Full Hybrid Power
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
I have a soft spot for the latest generation of the Vitara and have driven it in all its forms. Petrol and diesel engines, ALLGRIP all-wheel drive, all versions have passed through my hands. Affordable pricing and a high standard of equipment have always appealed, so much so that we purchased a three-year-old ‘S’ model a little over a year ago.
1:20 PM 8th March 2022
Hyundai’s Santa Fe – A Family Favourite
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
Korean manufacturer Hyundai continues to bolster its reputation for making reliable and affordable cars. Alongside sister brand Kia, sales have steadily increased and the quality of its cars has improved to such an extent that they are now a common sight on our roads. The Santa Fe is Hyundai’s flagship model and last year it had a comprehensive makeover.
3:00 AM 5th March 2022
Losing The Car Keys And Other Silly Things Drivers Do!
A new study has found eight of the silliest and most common mistakes which drivers make. Car rental specialists StressFreeCarRental.com have found the most prevalent errors that consistently make driving more difficult than it needs to be. Some of them, like losing keys and storing breakables on the seat instead of in the boot or footwell, affect only the car owner and passengers themselves.
2:00 AM 5th March 2022
5 Expert Tips For Slashing Your Fuel Costs
UK petrol and diesel prices have surpassed 150p per litre for the first time, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine hikes the cost of fuel worldwide. According to RAC data, petrol prices have climbed up to an all-time high 151.25p, along with diesel which rose to 154.74p. Following this news, Nick Drewe, money-saving expert at WeThrift has shared six ways drivers can cut down on their fuel costs.
3:30 PM 1st March 2022
D-Max In The Dales – Isuzu’s Top Pickup On Test
There has been a mass exodus from the pickup truck market, a little strange when not so long ago manufacturers were rushing out new offerings, keen to get a slice of the action. So, what has happened? It seems that contrary to predictions, buyers didn’t flock to trade in their SUVs. Gone is the Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Fiat Fullback, Mitsubishi L200, Nissan Navara and the Volkswagen Amarok.
7:24 AM 26th February 2022
Mazda2 Hybrid Available To Order
Pricing and specification for the Mazda2 Hybrid has been announced. Arriving in the UK in May, and available to order now, the Mazda2 Hybrid will be offered across three trim grades: Pure, Agile and Select with prices from £20,300.
5:03 AM 19th February 2022
Drivers Expect A Pothole Lot Of Trouble When Councils Set Budgets – AA
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The usual spring hike in council parking charges will do nothing for road maintenance, motorists say. Driver pessimism in 2022 so bad that they predict being priced out of town centres
1:00 AM 18th February 2022
More Charge Points Please…
Andy Harris
Motoring and Property Editor
'Just 2 chargepoints at busy Scotch Corner Services'
The UK automotive industry has this week published a new seven-point plan to ensure every driver in Britain can benefit from an electric vehicle charging network that is affordable, available and accessible to all.
3:05 PM 17th February 2022
Storm Dudley: Tips For Driving Safely Revealed By Experts
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High winds, freezing and heavy rain conditions can be dangerous and challenging for drivers, with Storm Dudley causing chaos in certain parts of the UK. With google searches for 'how to drive safely' increasing by +150% over the past 7 days*.
12:30 PM 17th February 2022
Double Trouble! Storms Warning For Northern Motorists
Credit: iStock.com John F Scott
Insurance firms are warning motorists to check their policies before venturing out this week after the latest weather forecasts say two storms will hit the North of England from Wednesday night. Storm Dudley is expected to bring coastal flooding as it coincides with high tides as well as gusts of up to 90mph and rain.
12:02 PM 16th February 2022
Driving Safely In Wet And Stormy Conditions
As the UK continues to be battered by severe weather and with no respite in sight, we take a look at how to keep safe on the roads.
10:00 AM 15th February 2022
CR-V From Honda – A Week Behind The Wheel
According to Honda, the CR-V is the world’s best-selling SUV. On sale since 1995, as each generation passes, the new model moves the game forward in key areas. More refinement, better safety equipment, lower emissions and more toys has been the order of the day.
4:00 AM 12th February 2022
New Kia Sportage – Launch Review
There’s no doubt Kia has come a long way in the last decade, thanks in no small part to producing an ever-improving range of cars, all backed by the reassurance of a 7-year warranty. Such is the increasing popularity of the cars that the brand topped the UK sales charts last month, selling 10,504 units. Impressive stuff.
12:28 PM 9th February 2022
Mazda’s Popular Family SUV Gets A Makeover
For 2022 Mazda has chosen to update its popular CX-5 model. An invite to put it to the test on exciting Scottish roads was eagerly accepted. The icing on the cake would be a night’s stay at one of Scotland’s loveliest hotels, Cameron House, which sits proudly on the banks of Loch Lomond. So, what’s new?
4:00 AM 5th February 2022
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