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When your car reaches THIS mileage it suffers the most significant drop in value in its lifetime...
13/02/24 12:01
Carwow data shows a car declines in value by 27% when it reaches a certain mileage, which is the most significant financial loss it will endure in its lifetime. The car buying and selling site says there are three mileage markers owners need to watch out for when selling....read
Nearly half of drivers say their car has a dangerous blind spot
12/02/24 12:47Some 44% of drivers have a dangerous blind spot in their car, a survey from the AA claims. Just over a third have had a collision or near miss because of their restricted view.
These are the 10 used cars that changed hands most in 2023
09/02/24 12:36Over 350k more second hand cars change hands in 2023 than in 2022. Of the seven plus million cars bought and sold, which models saw the most transactions? Here's the top 10 countdown.
Britain's used car market is thriving as prices settle, stock improves and cheaper second-hand EVs enter the market, experts say
08/02/24 12:59The UK's used car market grew by 5.1 per cent in 2023, thanks to re-energised supply, levelling prices and a record year of electric vehicle (EV) sales.
The countries where it's cheaper to own a car than it is in Britain
06/02/24 07:00New analysis reveals the cheapest countries to own a car, and the UK only just makes the top 10.
New setback for petrol car ban as EV sales stall for buyers who cannot afford them and the slow roll-out of public chargers
06/02/24 12:51Industry figures show sales of electric vehicles plummeted by 25 per cent last month, when compared with January 2023.
Government's EV strategy needs to accelerate fast if it is to hit net zero, Lords committee warns
06/02/24 12:01The Government needs to seriously accelerate its transition to electric vehicles (EVs) if the UK is going to meet net zero targets in time, a House of Lords inquiry finds.
Four in five motorists want to delete parking apps and return to pay-and-display machines
01/02/24 09:34More than four in five say they prefer using cash or contactless cards to pay for parking rather than having to use their smartphone, an Autocar survey revealed.
Britain's five greenest electric car charging stations revealed
30/01/24 06:00From rainwater capture to farm to fork produce, we've rounded up the most environmentally friendly electric charging destinations across the UK.
Trump's Lamborghini Diablo sells at auction for $1.1 million
29/01/24 04:04Having Mr Trump, 77, as the first keeper in the owner's manual triggered ferocious bidding for the unique motor during an auction in Arizona at the weekend.Donald Trump's custom Lamborghini Diablo sells at auction for a whopping $1.1million
29/01/24 01:12Having Mr Trump, 77, as the first keeper in the owner's manual triggered ferocious bidding for the unique motor during an auction in Arizona at the weekend.
Would autonomous taxis from Google improve personal safety in Britain?
29/01/24 10:29Self-driving cars like Waymos are coming to a road near you soon. The safety debates are raging, but will autonomous tech improve personal safety too?
The 10 classic British cars worth investing in now before they die out
27/01/24 06:00Investing in a British made motor is predicted to make you returns in the next decade. Classic car part supplier Rimmer Bros has identified 10 British cars set to become future classics.
Rowan Atkinson's limited edition Land Rover heads to auction with an £80k guide price - but a Bond Edition Defender is set to go for even more
26/01/24 04:55One of the last Defenders ever made - the 110 Heritage Edition - owned by Rowan Atkinson CBE is up for auction at the same time as a No Time To Die Bond Limited Edition 2021 Defender.
Selling a used car? Take the first offer you get! Dealers face spiralling costs
26/01/24 12:31Our haggling days are behind us, with used car dealers just pleased to break even due to rising costs, and private sellers wishing they'd accepted the opening offer, analysis by HonkHonk finds.
UK at risk of falling behind in the EV arms race due to dependence on battery imports, report says
24/01/24 01:33The UK is falling behind in the EV revolution due to reliance on battery imports, new research from Aston University finds. Government intervention is needed to help the auto industry, it said.
Most expensive private number plates sold by the DVLA in 2023 revealed
21/01/24 06:00Private number plates are hot commodities, as the DVLA 2023 top 10 most expensive personalised registrations show.
The most popular new car colours of 2023 have been announced - and the one Britons buy most is as bland as it gets
20/01/24 12:01The same colour has topped the new car chart for the sixth year in a row, official figures confirm. But there's a very good financial reason why this is the case.
Lexus LBX crowned best new car of the year: Compact SUV is half the price of the previous winner
19/01/24 10:59The Lexus LBX has just been crowned the best car money can buy. Find out why What Car?s expert panel said this is the top new motor of the last 12 months - and which others it recommended.
Trump's custom Lamborghini Diablo to be offered at auction
17/01/24 09:19Former President Donald Trump's customised 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT roadster is headlng to auction in Arizona with no reserve price.Donald Trump's custom Lamborghini Diablo to be offered at auction
17/01/24 10:29Former President Donald Trump's customised 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT roadster is headlng to auction in Arizona with no reserve price.
I'm a motoring expert and here's why the cost of repairing your car will soar in 2024
16/01/24 06:002024 is looking to be an expensive year for car repairs, and by association insurance. Garages and insurers are facing mounting costs, with drivers left with increasing bills, insiders warm.
Would you pay £4.3m for one of the fastest road-legal cars on earth? Rare Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ heads to auction
11/01/24 04:40An incredibly rare, ultra desirable feat of French engineering has just come up for auction - one of 30 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ ever built. But guide price is eye-watering.
Honda unveils striking EV concept cars in a bid to modernize the brand
10/01/24 03:00Honda's announced its new electric vehicle (EV) 0 Series, with two concept cars coming this decade. The Saloon and Space-Hub models will also feature Honda's redesigned 'H' logo.
Honda unveils striking EV concept cars in a bid to modernise the brand
10/01/24 01:47Honda's announced its new electric vehicle (EV) 0 Series, with two concept cars coming this decade. The Saloon and Space-Hub models will also feature Honda's redesigned 'H' logo.
Kia PV5 is an electric van that can be converted to a camper for weekends
10/01/24 01:46Kia will enter the electric van market with the PV5 in 2026. The first of three concepts, it will be available with various conversions for different mobility needs.
Five EV innovations set to make electric car charging better
09/01/24 01:19Many drivers find charging a time-consuming headache compared to simply filling up with petrol or diesel, but advancements in EV technology could make plugging in much easier.
'EVs are £700 a year cheaper to keep on the road than petrol cars', green think tank says
06/01/24 06:00Owning an electric vehicle (EV) instead of a petrol car could save you over £10,000 in 14 years, analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unite (ECIU) shows.
EV breakdowns due to low battery drop to lowest levels on record, AA says
05/01/24 06:00AA data shows number of electric car drivers running out of charge has dropped in the 12-month run up to October 2023.
EVs with the longest ranges: Find out which electric cars can drive furthest on a single charge
16/03/23 07:00The rapid development of electric vehicles, their batteries and motors means a number of EVs will now be able to drive the full length of the UK with one quick charge en route.
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China stamps its footprint on UK car market selling nearly 200,000 vehicles in 2025 - is a full-scale takeover on the cards?
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