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I lived with a petrol and hybrid Nissan Juke to see which is the CHEAPEST to...
WHEN buying a new car, everyone says they want something sensible. Good fuel consumption, that sort of thing.Rubbish. They want one that makes them look good. But these aren’t usual times. The price of...
View ArticleMillions of Americans in line for up to $7,500 under proposed plan – see the...
MILLIONS of households in the nation’s most populous state could be in line for tax credits worth $7,500 if they don’t own a car. Under California Senate Bill 457, taxpayers without cars would qualify...
View ArticleI’ve driven the all-new Honda Civic – it’s a health kick for the modern motorist
“LOWER in fat, same great taste!” Cakes, biscuits, sauces. And the new Honda Civic.It’s driven by a petrol-electric system that gives you all the fuel savings you’d hope for. That’s the low-fat...
View ArticleHilarious photos show car caked in mud after driver got stuck in field while...
A MOTOR is caked in mud — after its driver veered into a field trying to dodge seagulls.Kelly Webster’s car got stuck in the mud after her partner Michael Coates, 39 and daughter Jorja Kelly went to...
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HYBRID vehicle technology has been in use for over a century.Originally developed by Ferdinand Porsche in 1899, the very first hybrid car resembled an open-top carriage and was propelled using...
View ArticleI drove the £18k petrol &£22k hybrid Dacia Joggers – they both look the same...
I’M pretty sure a Dacia Jogger will win this match-up, but which one? Let’s find out.The orange car is a regular petrol Jogger costing £18k, or £8 a day. The grey car is a petrol/electric Jogger hybrid...
View ArticleCars will run on batteries powered by everyday items you have in your kitchen...
CARS will run on batteries powered by baking powder or sea salt within ten years, scientists claim.They believe the bake to the future plan will replace the standard lithium battery.GettyCars will run...
View Article0% APR car finance is still available from some manufacturers – check out the...
New car buyers could be forgiven for thinking that the cost-of-living crisis has put paid to their hopes of affording a fresh set of wheels.Over the past year, interest rates have risen considerably...
View ArticleDrivers are just realizing there is a secret ‘memory’ button that can control...
EVERYONE thinks they know what a car key fob is for, but drivers are just realizing that its secret button can control your car seat.In fact, there are numerous other capabilities your key fob has that...
View ArticleMajor change for drivers as car brand will STOP making motors in Brits’...
A MAJOR car brand will stop making motors in Brits’ favourite colour.Fiat will stop producing cars in grey to embody it’s new “Dolce Vita” values – inspiring drivers to live with optimism and...
View ArticleHere are the four cars most at risk of having parts stolen in street by...
DRIVERS have been warned which cars are most in danger of being stripped of their parts by opportunistic “cannibal” thieves.Bonnets, bumpers and headlights are being ripped from motors as part of a new...
View ArticleI’m a car cleaning expert – I’ve found laziest way to clean your car with no...
A CAR cleaning expert has revealed how to get the job done in seconds with next to no effort.TikTok influencer @strange_daze_ posted a video offering advice on an easy way for motorists to keep their...
View ArticleGang who stole £90k Range Rovers from owners’ driveways caught after making...
GANGSTERS behind a car theft racket that stole £90,000 Range Rovers were busted after an “amateur hour” blunder.Over £250,000 worth of luxury SUV’s and prestige sports cars were pinched from driveways...
View ArticleI’m an expert mechanic with 20 years experience – here’s why your AC isn’t...
AN EXPERT mechanic has revealed the quickest fixes to make sure your car’s air conditioning keeps working this summer.The motoring guru known online as the “Car Wizard“, with two decades in the trade,...
View ArticleElectric car owners issued dire warning by motorway services boss as he warns...
CHARGING points for electric vehicles are sitting there with no power due to a lack of capacity, a motorway services boss says.Ken McMeikan, CEO of Moto Hospitality, said the issue is a “major major...
View ArticleI’m a mechanic with 55 years experience – drivers need to stop buying popular...
AN EXPERT mechanic has urged motorists to stop buying a popular product – saying many are frittering away unnecessary cash.Car guru Scotty Kilmer shared the advice on his popular YouTube channel,...
View ArticleWatch as driver cuts 20 minutes off his journey using slingshot roundabout...
A DRIVER has boasted about slicing 20 minutes off his journey with a contentious “slingshot” roundabout trick loathed by other motorists.The TikTok user posted footage of how he managed to bypass...
View ArticleI’m a car mechanic with years of experience… here’s what to do if your...
A MOTORING expert with years of experience has revealed what to do if your mechanic can’t hear your car’s ticking noise.The car guru has gone online offering how to help if your vehicle keeps rattling...
View ArticleI’m an expert mechanic…here’s seven ways to make your car’s AC colder this...
AN EXPERT mechanic has revealed seven crucial ways to keep your car’s air con as cool as can be this summer.The advice comes for drivers who find their AC doesn’t seem to provide as much refreshing...
View ArticleI bought an EV – but now I’m trading it in for a diesel…here are the three...
AN ELECTRIC car driver has revealed three reasons why he’s giving it up and going back to diesel.Carlos Alba was lavishing £500 each month on an EV (electric vehicle) he “loves” but can no longer...
View ArticleI’m an expert mechanic with 55 years experience – engine myth costs drivers...
AN EXPERT mechanic has told motorists how to save “unnecessary” thousands of pounds by rejecting a popular “myth” about engines.Car guru Scotty Kilmer shared the advice on his TikTok page, warning that...
View ArticleI’m a roundabout slingshot pro – I cut hours off my journeys & save £100s...
A DRIVER has shown off how to cut hundreds of pounds from petrol bills with a controversial car hack which others on the road hate.The motoring tipster has posted birds-eye footage of a car...
View ArticleDrivers are just realising ‘hidden’ button to help you save hundreds on fuel...
DRIVERS are beginning to realise a “hidden” button meant to help you save thousands of pounds on petrol has major downsides.Experts are warning about the hazards ramped up by your car’s cruise control...
View ArticleI was slapped with £90 ULEZ fine despite my car being compliant and now I’m...
A FURIOUS driver has complained about being hit with a £90 ULEZ fine despite her car being compliant – and has warned others to avoid being caught out.Johanna Noble, Money Editor at The Times, thought...
View ArticleI’m a mechanic with decades of experience – how far you can really drive on a...
MOTORING experts have revealed how far and fast you can drive on a spare tyre.Halfords and the AA say as a general rule of thumb, you should travel no farther than 70 miles on a spare...
View ArticleI bought a VW EV but charging takes too long and the price is a total rip...
A FRUSTRATED electric vehicle owner says he feels “mugged off” having to queue for ages to charge his car at “rip-off” prices.The motorist is ruing his decision to buy a Volkswagen electric car after...
View ArticleMajor car brand may bring back popular model after it was discontinued just...
A MAJOR car brand is reportedly considering reviving a popular model years after it was discontinued.The big-name manufacturer is said to be giving the station wagon crossover a major redesign in...
View ArticleI’ve been forced to drive my EV for a living – but it’s a constant headache...
A MOTORIST who drives an EV for work has slammed them as a headache and claimed things will only get worse.Arsin Korenica explained why he wouldn’t buy an electric car himself, despite driving one...
View ArticleI road tested a new hybrid – the ride was TERRIBLE & I wouldn’t choose to buy...
A NEW hybrid has been put to the test – but the results were “average” and “not great value”.The 2023 Renault Austral Esprit Alpine was taken for a spin as more petrol and diesel alternatives hit the...
View ArticleNine new cars making LA Auto Show debut from Toyota’s hybrid-only Camry to...
NINE new cars have been announced at Los Angeles’ weeks-long car show ranging from sedans to SUVs, including vehicles of the electric variety. The LA Auto Show opened its doors to the public on...
View ArticleMy EV has a major safety concern – it can leave you stranded and unable to...
AN electric car driver has shared his one big concern with driving environmentally friendly cars — and it might unsettle you.Although more and more drivers are opting to buy electric cars over...
View ArticleMajor brand to bring back popular motor – this time featuring smart...
A MAJOR car brand is bringing back a popular motor – this time featuring a smart touchscreen and extra-padded seats.The industry giant renewed the model for a third generation which came with some...
View ArticleFlying ‘super car’ unveiled at CES designed to fly over traffic with large...
A FLYING car has been unveiled in a world-first international debut at CES 2024 in Las Vegas.The car has been designed by XPeng Aeroht, which refers to itself as the largest flying car manufacturer in...
View ArticleAmericans can get one-time $7,500 tax rebate even if you owe money to the IRS...
MILLIONS of Americans could qualify for a $7,500 tax rebate that pays out near-instantaneously.Those looking to buy a new or used electric vehicle or fuel cell vehicle may qualify if they meet a few...
View ArticleAmerica’s largest automaker makes massive U-turn and reintroduces gas cars...
THE largest vehicle producer in the US has made a major announcement that it will reintroduce plug-in hybrid vehicles.General Motors made the statement this week despite an earlier commitment to remove...
View ArticleIncredible £500k six-wheeler supercar that reaches nearly 200mph & is...
AN INCREDIBLE £500,000 six-wheeler supercar inspired by a legendary Formula One model can reach speeds of nearly 200mph.Known as the Covini C6W, the stunning motor is powered by a 4.2 litre V8 engine...
View ArticleRenault to launch brand-new ‘fuel saving’ hybrid to compete against best...
RENAULT has revealed the name of its brand-new ‘fuel saving’ hybrid which will compete with the best selling Nissan.The Symbioz is the car giant’s new SUV and will feature petrol and hybrid model...
View ArticleMajor firm behind world’s fastest car to open state-of-the-art showroom in...
A MAJOR firm behind the world’s fastest car is set to launch a new state-of-the-art showroom.Industry giant Koenigsegg is now opening a new flagship dealership in the heart of London, on Kensington...
View ArticleMajor car brand raises final curtain on its top-selling EV with production...
A MAJOR car brand has cut the power supply to its top-selling electric vehicle.The last Renault Zoe rolled off the production line on Saturday.RenaultRenault has cut the power supply to its top-selling...
View ArticleMind-blowing flying car makes world’s first flight with PASSENGER &...
A MIND-BLOWING flying car has made history after conducting the world’s first flight with a passenger.Music legend Jean-Michel Jarre, 75, took off in KleinVision’s half-plane hybrid, known as the...
View ArticleMajor car brand to release first hybrid version of flagship model within DAYS...
A MAJOR car brand is set to release the first ever hybrid version of its flagship model within days – and it’s faster than the petrol one.The move is particularly significant given the manufacturer’s...
View ArticleI thought a plane crashed until I realized sound came from my car – noise of...
ABOUT two minutes into my five-day test drive of the Dodge Hornet R/T Plus, I heard a loud noise. I immediately thought something was wrong.But everything was going according to plan. The Hornet was...
View ArticleWorld’s fastest car that can hit speeds of 250mph unveiled – it costs $4.1m &...
THE latest contender to be the world’s fastest car has been unveiled – it goes up to 250 mph but will cost you $4.1 million.The Shinkansen bullet train in Japan would lose in a drag race with a top...
View Article‘Extra-fun-to-drive’ SUV has subtle flaws making it a ‘tough sell’– you can...
THE small SUV segment is a crowded field filled with dozens of really strong competitors. The smallest flaws could be the deciding factor in a buyer’s thousands-of-dollars decisions. I drove the Dodge...
View ArticleI test-drove the Mazda CX-90 PHEV – it’s a Range Rover look-alike for half...
DRIVERS hoping to hop into a luxury SUV have a new sub-six-figure market entrant. The Mazda CX-90 PHEV holds its own against more expensive SUV mainstays. I spent four days driving the nimble and...
View ArticleI test-drove the 2024 Toyota Prius Limited – the sleek design makes it less...
THE Toyota Prius has come a long, long way. I test-drove the newest version of the iconic hybrid for six days. It’s far sleeker and more fun to drive than past iterations. The U.S. SunThe Toyota Prius...
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