New models hitting car showrooms this year still have keyless technology that can be infiltrated and stolen by criminals using relay attacks, motor experts have found. Assessments of 13 new cars found that some models are still being launched with ‘inherent security vulnerabilities’, according to Thatcham Research. ‘Poor’ ratings were awarded to the Mazda CX-30, … Read more
Motoring journalists from around Europe have cast their votes on the best new cars for 2020 – and the Peugeot 208 is the overall winner. The small hatchback – which is also available as an electric e-208 – beat both the Tesla Model 3 and Porsche Taycan EVs to the crown. But while the dinky … Read more
Plug-in hybrid cars are not as good for the environment as manufacturers claim because they can’t operate in electric-only mode if it’s cold, the vehicle has been put in cruise control or the electric motors can’t generate enough power. That’s according to a green transport campaign, which highlighted the limitations of hybrid vehicles as part of … Read more
Motorists ripped off at a rate of £6m A DAY at petrol pumps by ‘greedy retailers and fuel supply chain businesses’ Analysis of wholesale and pump prices reveals the staggering profit from drivers Retailers’ failure to pass on savings cost motorists an extra £334m in 2020 FairFuelUK says the unregulated industry is making almost £4.8m from … Read more
Britain’s car market stuck in the doldrums as demand for new models plunges by almost a quarter and production falls to a nine-year low Production for domestic production dropped over 23% new SMMT figures show Over 80% of cars made in Britain are now destined for overseas markets By Jane Denton For Thisismoney Published: 00:02 … Read more
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is arguably one of the most iconic cars of all time. And now there’s a new one, based on the latest – eighth – generation of the immensely popular VW family hatchback. However, before it has even been delivered to showrooms or turned a wheel in anger, there is some disappointment … Read more
Citroen has today launched a back to basics electric vehicle that could be the ideal runaround for city slickers. The cute and quirky two-seater has doors that open in opposite directions. And because it is classified as a ‘quadricycle’ rather than a car, it can in theory be driven by 14-year-olds without a driving licence … Read more
Drivers risk being left empty-handed following car insurance claims if they have an accident – due to high excesses and low write-off valuations. The average cost of annual car insurance has risen in recent years, reaching £484. Drivers aged 20 pay more than £900 on average while 40-year-olds typically need to find upwards of £330. … Read more
The cost of car insurance for young drivers is notoriously high, with 17 to 24 year old’s often paying well over a thousand pounds a year for the privilege of being on the road. The make and model of car can make a significant difference to how much young drivers fork out each year. For … Read more
With petrol, diesel and hybrid cars due to be banished from UK showrooms from 2035, the reality of electric vehicle ownership is starting to set in. Motorists are already thinking ahead with more than three quarters calling for the driving theory and practical tests to be adapted for electric cars now, according to new research. … Read more