Car Market
More than half of grandparents unaware of UK child car seat law
New research released from LV=, the UK’s third largest car insurer, reveals that three in five (61%) grandparents who regularly drive are not fully aware of the UK law around car seats for children.
Updated electric Volkswagen e-Golf powers into showrooms nationwide
It’s the all-electric car that looks like a regular Volkswagen Golf. Since its launch in 2014 the e-Golf has been at the forefront of the German manufacturer’s electric vehicle offering.
Bank holiday towing tips from Land Rover
As the last bank holiday before Christmas arrives, Land Rover has shared its expertise to help holidaymakers get to their destination safely when towing a caravan or trailer.
Restored one-off XK120 by Pininfarina unveiled at Pebble Beach
After a full nut and bolt restoration taking 6,725 hours by world-class specialists Classic Motor Cars (CMC), the wraps came off this unique Pininfarina bodied 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE yesterday at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California, USA.
Co-op launches online map of the nation’s car crime hotspots
Co-op Insurance has launched a new interactive map which displays the number of vehicle related crimes in postcodes across the country.
Used electric vehicle best buys named
Consumer interest in electric vehicles is soaring. The market for alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) saw a record market share of 4.4% in June with more than 10,700 hitting the roads, a rise of 29.0%.
6 reasons why your car won't accelerate and the symptoms to watch out for
Ever notice when you drive up a hill or are entering fast traffic that your car isn’t accelerating well? Want to know why your car isn’t working as it should?
Public Transport Injuries: safety on a bus
From 2015 to 2016, there were 4.53 billion journeys made on busses throughout the UK, which was a 2.6% decrease from the year previous from 2014/15 – when 5.2 billion journeys were made by taking a bus.
Bicycle Safety: Evaluating the Safety of Our Roads
In 2014, 90% of journeys were completed on roads across Britain. On these roads, 83% of journeys were undertaken in a car, van or taxi – covering more than 600 billion kilometres over the course of the year.
What to consider when choosing a vehicle to suit your family
Buying a family car is a completely different affair to buying a car for just you. No longer is it simply about convenience and the ability for it to get you from A to B – now it has to have more safety features, more room, and potentially even a few gadgets and gizmos to keep the younger ones entertained.
Alpine A110 makes its dynamic UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Iconic sports car brand, Alpine, will return to the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year with the production-ready A110.
The ongoing issue with potholes in the UK
Potholes seems to be an ongoing headache for all drivers across the UK. It’s a problem that doesn’t seem to go away, especially if the results of a new report by the RAC is anything to go on.
Mechanics' responsibilities when looking after your classic car
David Stedman, is a lawyer specialising in classic cars at Clarke Willmott LLP. Named as one of the top 500 client advisors in the UK by the Spears 500 Guide, David is often instructed by individuals, restorers and collectors on classic car legal matters.
Learn to drive in a supercar with Bill Plant
Bill Plant driving school is delighted to announce it is re-launching their BMW i8 for driving experiences in London.
Sixth of UK motorists used phones whilst driving in the last month despite new laws
A sixth (16%) of UK motorists have admitted to using their phones whilst driving in the last month, despite the new law which came into force on 1st March, detailing that motorists caught using their phones at the wheel could now be given six points and a £200 fine.