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It has been confirmed that some retailers are charging a £99 pre-authorisation payment for those purchasing fuel at the pump rather than inside the kiosk or station. The charge has been brought in by Visa and Mastercard in order to ensure that drivers have enough cash in their accounts or credit to cover the amount […]
Look, when small hot hatches first became a thing they were not really about performance necessarily. What their focus on instead was ‘smiles per mile‘ and how well they could be launched down a back road and spun around in a car park. That’s not to say that light weight and a boost in performance […]
The Niro is the latest all electric vehicle from Kia. The Niro EV incorporates the practicality and appeal of a compact SUV, in a sleek, aerodynamic body with subtly sculptured surfaces. Taking inspiration from the Niro EV Concept unveiled at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the Niro EV features an exclusive radiator […]
Lotus has a fine pedigree when it comes to producing lightweight, performance oriented small cars. The Exige Sport 410 is no different, offering a 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds and a dry kerbweight of just over 1,000 kilos. The Exige Sport 410 is designed to be the ultimate road drive, unrivalled in its class. We certainly […]
The UK new car market grew 10.4% in April 2018, with 167,911 new units registered, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Demand was affected by a number of factors, including the timing of Easter, which meant two additional selling days this April, and March’s adverse weather, which […]
The extraordinary hand-craftsmanship applied to the new Rolls-Royce Cullinan will be the subject of an exhibition of images captured by distinguished portrait photographer, Cat Garcia, in collaboration with Leica Camera. Showcased during London Craft Week, the images will take viewers inside the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex, revealing the meticulous artistry lavished on […]
Earlier this year, classic car insurance specialists, Footman James, bought a tired 1987 VW T25 van which needed some TLC; now restored, all it needs is for you to give it a name. With help from both Practical Classics and specialist restorers, CBR Motor Bodies, the worn-out vehicle and its classic VW polo trailer were revamped in time for […]
The magnificent grounds of Blenheim Palace will be brimming over with 130 classic and contemporary supercars on Sunday 6th May 2018 as Supercars At The Palace roars into action. This hotly-anticipated event, the warm-up act for the 2nd edition of Blenheim Palace Classic & Supercar to be staged on 2nd September, will see globally-renowned marques and boutique manufacturers […]
Some marques are renowned for performance, others for value and some are… well better forgotten. In the case of the famous German marque Mercedes-AMG, the brand name brings to mind speed and quality. In this case, the new car for this month’s ‘Something for the Weekend’ for April 2018 is the Mercedes-AMG e 53 4MATIC+. […]
Maria Caulfield, MP for Lewes, has today been honoured with a parliamentarian road safety award by Brake, the road safety charity, and Direct Line Group. The award recognises Maria’s efforts to improve road safety on country lanes for all road users. Maria has been campaigning on this issue following a serious collision in her constituency […]