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The question, “What tow car is the best?” can now be answered thanks to the results of The Tow Car Awards 2014. These are now available at www.thetowcarawards.com and will be published with Practical Caravan, What Car? and The Camping and Caravan Club members’ magazine. This year’s 56 entries, a record number since the first competition in 2007, ranged […]
New car buyers who trust official, government-sanctioned fuel economy figures will pay an average of £1000 more than they expect on fuel over a three-year period, according to What Car? True MPG test results. That is because the official figures are achieved under laboratory conditions that can rarely be replicated in the real world. What Car? True MPG […]
Due to EU regulations, so-called ‘greener’ fuel is coming to the UK. Named E10 fuel, it contains 10% bio-ethanol and is being rolled out across the UK as part of the Government’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conforming to the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive. This requires 10% of road transport energy to be […]
Whether you’re looking at buying your first car or your fifth in quick succession, it’s worth taking the time to watch this short video from What Car. It gives you lots of hints and tips on what to consider when making that all important purchase of a new set of wheels. Check out some of […]
In this video review, What Car? checks out the latest offering from Renault, the Captur. What do you make of this SUV styled new family car from the French marque? Right on the money or completely off pace? I quite like it. Watch the video to see the verdict from What Car?
The five-door Ford Fiesta 1.25-litre Zetec was voted best in the used supermini class – retaining the title from last year – while also taking the prestigious overall Used Car of the Year award. Judges praised its value for money as a pre-owned vehicle, refinement and ability to put a smile on any driver’s face. […]
The new Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 105 BlueMotion 5dr has been named Green Car of the Year at the What Car? Green Awards, held in association with Warranty Direct. What Car? editor-in-chief Steve Fowler said: “Volkswagen has built a hugely desirable car that’s big on ability, but small on running costs. The Golf BlueMotion does […]
The new Volvo S40 DRIVe has been named Green Car of the Year at the What Car? Green Awards, held in association with Michelin and Warranty Direct. Volvo has a strong commitment to its environmental activities. The S40 Drive has an amazing and exceptionally low CO2 emission of just 104g/km and returning up to 72.4 […]