Car Blog & Car News
School’s out and the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is providing top tips for those looking to rent a car this Easter. Be it a family break or a DIY weekend, vehicle rental provides a flexible, cost-effective and convenient way of getting the right vehicle for the job. With over 16 million vehicle […]
MotorEasy, the UK’s fastest growing motoring association, is stepping up its efforts to make car ownership as simple and effortless as possible with the launch of a new series of informative consumer-focused videos. Fronted by TV presenter, motoring journalist and consumer champion Rebecca Jackson, aka Rebecca Racer (@RebeccaRacer), the videos demystify many of the most […]
The all-new Ford Kuga SUV has a sleek new exterior design with premium proportions that deliver improved roominess and comfort. Ford’s most electrified vehicle ever, the sophisticated all-new Kuga Titanium, sporty Kuga ST-Line and upscale Kuga Vignale will offer an advanced range of hybrid powertrains for unprecedented Ford SUV fuel-efficiency. The comprehensive line-up includes Kuga Plug-In […]
The cry goes up as the headliners face off at big-time boxing nights – “Let’s get ready to rumble!” – yet it’s nothing compared to the tumult that will break out when Jet cars hit Santa Pod Raceway at Easter for the Festival Of Power. No fewer than eight Jets will take to the track, […]
Richard Gladman has put together some crucial advice to help you drive safely in the rain, as you may experience sudden downpours this Spring! Heavy rain: • Heavy rain will affect your visibility, so take it slow. Rule 126 of the Highway Code states that the braking distance between yourself and the vehicle in front […]
Crumbling roads have cost British motorists more than £3 billion in car repairs as new figures reveal one in three drivers have footed average repair bills of £260 after hitting potholes. The staggering cost of pothole damage to cars ranges from replacing individual tyres to fixing extensive damage to suspension systems. And, in some cases, cars have been […]
Aston Martin’s President of Americas Laura Schwab will deliver the keynote speech at Autocar’s Great British Women in the Car Industry – Rising Stars event, which will be held in London on 19 June. Schwab was appointed Aston Martin’s first ever female President of Americas in 2015, having joined the firm from Jaguar Land Rover, […]
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is calling for an end to Daylight Savings Time clock changes in order to prevent serious injury and death on the road. The family safety charity supports the European Parliament proposal to stop the obligatory one-hour, twice-yearly clock change which extends daylight hours in the summer, but reduces […]
Would you choose a BMW over a Range Rover? This is a question that the X7 might well pose for you. Both are large vehicles, both have a high ride height and both have an imposing stance and large, boxy body style. Seven seats and a large boot means that the X7 could well be […]
Thatcham Research has launched security ratings to help consumers better understand the theft risk of new cars against a back drop of rising vehicle thefts. The new ratings assess whether measures to specifically address the keyless entry/start vulnerability, have been adopted. Six of the 11 vehicles launched this year have been given a ‘Poor’ rating […]