Category: Cars
How to Choose Your Next Car
Buying a car isn't something that you want to rush into. It can be a costly purchase, and you don't want to make the wrong choice. There are many different factors to take into account when you buy a car, from its size and shape to what fuels it and how fast it can go.…
Norway leads way in European EV adoption, UK is third, claims survey
New research from Select Car Leasing shows that Norway is leading the way in EV adoption, though the UK is in a respectable third position. Based on Select Car Leasing’s scoring system, Norway is the European country offering the most benefits to its inhabitants, scoring 87/100. Norway ranks the highest across 4 different factors, including…
1 in 3 dog owners had to ‘pup-size’ their car last year
More than a third of new dog-owning motorists had to ‘pup-size’ last year by buying a bigger or more practical car to accommodate their pets, according to new research. The pandemic saw a surge in interest in canine companions, with online puppy searches soaring by 115 per cent. A survey of 2,000 drivers with dogs…
Honda e voted Best EV in Women’s World Car of the Year awards
The jury of the Women's World Car of the Year has announced the winners in its latest awards with the innovative Honda e - pictured above - scooping Electric Vehicle (EV) of the year. This is the eleventh year for WWCOTY, a team of fifty motoring journalists from 38 countries spanning five continents. It is…
Over half of Brits admit to getting frisky in their car
Ever wondered what gets the British people’s motors running? Well, now we know. Over half (55%) of 2,000 drivers surveyed admitted to getting ‘intimate’ in their car, rising to 61% of men. The research by Auto Trader, a digital marketplace for new and used cars, also found that those in Sunderland were the friskiest in…
How to read facial expressions behind a face mask
A body language expert has produced a guide to reading people’s facial expressions – when they are hidden behind a face mask. Research has found that 76 per cent of Brits struggle to read others when they are wearing a face covering, with more than half mistaking their expression completely. Now body language expert and…
3D printed car parts used for SEAT Leon Competición
CUPRA, the performance arm of SEAT, is using state-of-the-art 3D printing to fashion parts in a fast and efficient way for its new Leon Competición racing car. Parts that have been 3D printed include the racer’s door mirror, air intakes and cooling intakes. The process of printing a mirror can take around 20 hours, but…
Hyundai Kona voted Which? product of the year
The Hyundai Kona electric vehicle (EV) has been crowned Which? product of the year for 2019, in a top 10 dominated by products showcasing innovation, environmental credentials and bargain value. The consumer watchdog’s product researchers nominated and voted for their exceptional products launched and tested over the last year - whittling down 3,500 products to…
Electric cars up to 3x cheaper than petrol. Kia e-Niro tops list
Electric cars travel up to three times the distance of their petrol or diesel rivals for the same amount of money, according to new research. With interest in electric cars rising, many potential buyers are left confused by the way running costs are explained, with ‘miles per kWh’ difficult to compare to ‘miles per gallon’.…
Review: Nissan LEAF e+ electric car
Chris Price travels down to Southampton on Clean Air Day to check out Nissan's latest electric vehicle, the £35,000 LEAF e+ It's perhaps a sign of the growing maturity of the electric vehicle (EV) market that at first glance there's little to distinguish between the latest Nissan LEAF e+, pictured above, and a conventional fuel…
