More than four-in-10 drivers in the UK (43%) already have firm plans for a UK staycation this summer, a figure that could rocket if coronavirus restrictions stop others from taking a holiday abroad, according to research carried out by the RAC.*
Supercars, sports cars and luxury vehicles are continuing to be in huge demand, with leading finance provider JBR Capital reporting record volumes of lending on models from Aston Martin, Ferrari, mclaren, Porsche and Rolls-Royce in recent weeks.
The Renault Zoe E-Tech has certainly gone the extra mile for Mission Motorsport after helping the charity set a new hypermiling record by covering a phenomenal 475.4 miles on a single charge.
New research has found that two thirds of motorists show a real lack of confidence in the UK meeting the Government’s ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, with most drivers believing it would be 2052 by the time the country would realistically be ready for such a ban.
Cornwall has been revealed as the most ‘pinned’ road trip destination in Europe, according to a new study.
The RAC Electric Vehicle warranty will be supplied exclusively through the 1,300-strong RAC Dealer Network and can be applied to any used electric or hybrid car up to a maximum of eight years old and with 80,000 miles on the clock at the time of purchase.
With holidays abroad uncertain this summer and staycations proving ever-popular, Lexus has teamed up with Tim Bullen, founder of The Secret Campsite in Lewes, East Sussex, to provide perfect tips on how to camp in luxury and style.
An agreement between Britishvolt, the UK’s foremost investor in lithium-ion battery cell technologies, and three of the North East’s leading Universities will provide support in education and R&D to enhance innovation.
As VNC Automotive prepares for its third birthday, Founder and CEO Tom Blackie, looks back of a period of unpredicted change for in-car technology, but thinks that there’s still a very long way to go as the company looks to the future.
Czinger, the trailblazing company that uses an in-house invented Human-AI production system to build state-of-the-art high-performance vehicles, unveiled today its final production spec 21C hypercar. The 21C expresses the apex of Human-AI creativity.
The RAC is working to install emergency electric vehicle (EV) charging units in a fifth of its patrol vans by the end of next year.
Audi UK is proud to announce that Claire English will take up the role of Head of Fleet, replacing James Buxton who will be leaving the business. Claire moves across from the equivalent position at VW Commercial Vehicles and will step into her new role from 12 July.
Aberdeen City Council with EU grant and engineering from EAV to develop and deploy hydrogen fuel cell cargo pedelec delivery vehicles within the city
New research by Kwifit reveals that one in five (19%) UK car owners never check the oil in their vehicle. 8% of owners, some 3 million people, admit to not knowing how to check their oil level, while 11% say they know how to do it, but never do so.
Celebrating a successful Q1, V12 Vehicle Finance (V12VF) is welcoming the growth of its stock funding partnerships with Eastbourne Car Auctions and CD Auction Group.
With UK road trips now possible and staycations on the agenda for the coming months, Lexus recommends some spectacular driving routes to enjoy this summer. From Land’s End to John O’Groats, via sweeping bays, soaring cliffs and rolling fells, there are great roads to enjoy. To provide inspiration, Lexus took the new LC Convertible and the LC 500
For only the second time since the second world war, the number of licensed vehicles on UK roads declined over a whole year as covid lockdowns led to hundreds of thousands owners taking their cars off the road. This has been revealed in new vehicles licensing statistics released today by the Department for Transport*.
A family pet was just one of the more unusual items accidentally left behind by customers in their eagerness to drive away in their new car from Motorpoint.
Mann Island Finance celebrated a significant milestone on May 13 th when its total financing activity passed the £1Bn mark. It was an impressive number and demonstrated very firmly that the business has come of age as a lender.
Statistics released by the ONS today* show that dangerous driving increased by 3% in 2020 compared to 2019 at a time when lockdown restrictions meant drivers should have been at home.
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) today announces the appointment of Richard Hudson as its new Commercial Director.
Spin, the micromobility unit of Ford Motor Company, today announces that its e-scooter riders have taken more than 100,000 rides since the trial launched, underscoring the relevance of the scheme that is part of Essex County Council’s (ECC) Safer Greener Healthier campaign.
The West Midlands took another leadership step in the electric vehicle revolution today – as leading Spanish electric vehicle brand, Silence, opened its ‘urban ecomobility’ headquarters, training centre and first UK retail store in Solihull.
Car subscription provider, Mycardirect, is certainly doing its bit to promote interest in, and encourage the take up of, electric cars. Since its launch in the UK last year, Mycardirect has seen an overall electric car mix rise to 20%; that's almost three times the share seen in the UK car market which stands at 7.5% YTD. [1]
On 1 May 2021, motorists will benefit from the introduction of a new label and innovative system to help them understand how well tyres perform, especially for fuel efficiency and grip in the wet.
