Less than three months later, Vauxhall has responded by making its entry-level Corsa EV more affordable, at £26,895. This effective price drop of £5,550 would be more than welcome on any new car. But it’s extra special on a humble, pure-electric supermini. That daft and damaging disparity of 65 per cent I highlighted earlier is… Continue reading ‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’
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Car Deal of the Day: Nissan Ariya is a bargain EV SUV at £260 a month
Luxurious interior Drives well £260 a month We’ve featured the Nissan Ariya as our Deal of the Day before, but it’s never been this cheap. A ppersonal contract hire agreement could see one of the best all-electric family SUVs on your driveway for just £260 a month. This deal we found on leasing.com is over… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Nissan Ariya is a bargain EV SUV at £260 a month
M25 shut again this weekend: all the details to avoid ‘carmageddon’
As mentioned, such a closure will take drivers within London’s Ultra-Low Emissions Zone, although the charge has been waived along this route over the period of the closure. It’s worth also noting that a separate route will be put in place for “over-height” vehicles – those measuring over 4.6 metres. This will have those travelling… Continue reading M25 shut again this weekend: all the details to avoid ‘carmageddon’
Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate is a fully-loaded SUV at just £172 a month
Efficient turbo engine Plenty of toys £172 a month There might be a new Grandland on the horizon, but the outgoing model is still a superb choice for the family-conscious buyer and there are some fine leasing deals to be had. This personal contract hire agreement we found on leasing.com requires just £172 a month… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate is a fully-loaded SUV at just £172 a month
‘It’s OK to drive high’, young drivers express relaxed view on drug driving
The charity also polled drivers on their views on prescription drugs, and says it’s “just as worrying” that 30 per cent believe that driving on these poses only a minor threat to safety on the road. According to IAM, the figure “highlights a misconception that some prescription drugs have no adverse effects on the ability… Continue reading ‘It’s OK to drive high’, young drivers express relaxed view on drug driving
Skywell BE11 takes aim at the premium all-electric SUV market
More competition from China has arrived in the UK electric car market – this time in the shape of Skywell and its mid-size SUV, the BE11. Skywell will be pitched as a rival to the likes of BMW and Mercedes so this all-electric BE11 will compete against the likes of the BMW iX3 and Mercedes… Continue reading Skywell BE11 takes aim at the premium all-electric SUV market
Alpine Alpenglow Hy4 is a hydrogen-powered hypercar from the future
Contrary to its chemical properties, hydrogen has been a slow-burner in the car industry so far. Only a few manufacturers have actually created cars powered by the fuel but Alpine could be looking to change that, starting with the Alpenglow Hy4. If that name sounds familiar then you’d be right. Back in 2022 Alpine unveiled… Continue reading Alpine Alpenglow Hy4 is a hydrogen-powered hypercar from the future
Car Deal of the Day: Suzuki Vitara is a frugal family SUV for £177 a month
Efficient engine Lots of kit £177 a month The Vitara has been around since the 1980s and it’s managed to keep up with the times by morphing from a rugged off-roader to a family-friendly SUV. What has always been a constant is the Vitara’s low price tag and on a good leasing deal the latest… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Suzuki Vitara is a frugal family SUV for £177 a month
New Skoda Octavia facelift kicks off at under £27k and you can order now
SE L is next and it starts from £31,250. On top of the SE Technology kit it gets 17-inch wheels, animated indicators in the lights, ‘Lounge Design’ selection for the interior with microsuede and artificial leather or an option to fit ‘Suite Black Design’. A two-spoke heated steering wheel is added, along with a heated… Continue reading New Skoda Octavia facelift kicks off at under £27k and you can order now
New graduated driving licence bill aims to tackle “overconfident young motorists”
When introducing her bill to Parliament, Leadbeater said: “Many of us will remember being new drivers. The inexperience, the lack of confidence or, sometimes, sadly often amongst younger men, the overconfidence.” She continued, “We must never forget that behind [that] statistic there are thousands of lives, right across the country, grieving or going through unimaginable… Continue reading New graduated driving licence bill aims to tackle “overconfident young motorists”