Tests of infotainment systems in the latest cars from 20 different manufacturers have revealed which of the devices are most and least distracting. Around one in seven accidents on the road are caused by motorists being distracted and a quarter of all deaths are due to drivers not being focused on the road, according to … Read more
We’ve brought you many stories of barn-find classic cars that have been rediscovered after spending decades in storage in forgotten locations – but rarely do we get to show you what happens to them after they’ve been located. In this case, we can. That’s because this 1964 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Fixed Head Coupe, … Read more
A spike in demand for electricity to power the growing network of plug-in cars could cripple the National Grid by 2040, an energy expert has warned today. Mark Sait, chief executive of SaveMoneyCutCarbon believes that if UK electric car sales rise at the same rate as they have across the rest of Europe, it could … Read more
An independent transport watchdog has launched a new campaign to encourage motorists to report terrible road signage on major roads and motorways. The number of signs being hidden by overgrown bushes, missing large sections due to damage or targeted scrap metal theft, or simply providing confusing instructions are littering busy routes and putting motorists at … Read more
Asda cuts another 4p off diesel and 2p off petrol after experts accuse fuel retailers of ‘rocket and feather’ pricing in January Drivers today will pay no more than 118.7ppl for unleaded and 120.7ppl for diesel It’s the second time Asda has triggered price cuts in a week RAC says reductions are overdue as wholesale … Read more
The performance of an electric car can PLUMMET when the temperature drops: Here’s three ways to boost batteries when weather turns cold Range can drop by as much as 50% due to repeat cold starts, experts said That’s because electric cars produce far less waste heat than petrol or diesels It means owners need to … Read more
Not all big SUVs are suitable for blossoming families: Measurements reveal which new large cars can fit more than two child seats in at once What Car? tested 16 large cars and found only MPVs are able to carry more than 3 small children at once Only 4 of 12 popular SUVs had capacity for … Read more
Some popular cars that were a mainstay on Britain’s roads in the 1980s and 1990s are extremely close to extinction, according to new research. Models including the Lada Riva, Alfa Romeo 146 and Fiat Uno – all of which were stalwarts in the eighties and nineties – are starting to dwindle, Driver and Vehicle Licencing … Read more
The SUV market has boomed in recent years with more and more drivers wanting high-riding cars that given them a better sensation of safety. But while demand is high, so are prices for new models – which explains why so many are turning to the second-hand market to purchase large family-friendly SUVs at affordable fees. … Read more
There seems to be a new car of the year award announcement every week. We’ve already told you the winner of the European Car of the Year 2020, What Car?’s Car of the Year, and even the Tow Car of the Year. But this time round it’s the victor in the 2020 World Car of … Read more