Honey, I shrunk the engine - how small can be better for you
Big cars with small engines are becoming popular, and for anyone old enough to get the reference to Disney’s 1989 sci-fi classic movie, the idea of a luxury car with...
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How to drive: Save money on fuel
Achieving official fuel economy figures is often challenging – and increased scrutiny over emissions cheating and changes to the test programme have highlighted the gap between claimed and real-world costs...
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BP buys Chargemaster: will install electric car chargepoints in petrol stations
BP has announced it’ll buy Chargemaster, the UK’s biggest electric car charging company. The news represents a significant move for the British energy firm best known for its fossil fuel extraction,...
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Learner drivers now allowed on UK motorways under new law
From Monday 4 June 2018, learner drivers will be allowed to take lessons on British motorways for the first time – provided they are in a dual-control car with an approved...
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BMW recall 2018: which models are affected?
A potential electrical fault in some of BMW’s most popular models could cause the engine to stall without warning while traveling at speed. The German manufacturer has recalled 312,000 cars built...
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Aftermarket warranties - the facts
It's extremely important that when you buy a car you have the peace of mind that, if something goes wrong, you'll be able to get it fixed with minimal hassle. If...
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How to drive: Taking an SUV off-road
The world has gone SUV crazy, and as a consequence, there's been an increase in the interest in off-roading due to the upturn in sales of 4x4s during the past...
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Used car paperwork checklist
Buying a used car is a complex process, what with all that paperwork, and the checks you need to run through before signing on the dotted line. What paperwork do...
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How to drive: Jaguar First driving experience
What is it? As part of its strategy to engage with children before they’re old enough to legally drive on public roads, Jaguar First enables kids to get behind the wheel...
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Skoda plans electric car assault after record year
Skoda has confirmed it will have 10 electrified cars in its model line-up by 2025, including a production version of the SEAT Arona-rivalling Vision X concept that debuted at the...
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How to drive: Ford Driving Skills for Life
What is it? Tuition aimed at newly licensed drivers, with practical simulations in the areas of hazard recognition, vehicle handling, and speed/space management. How much is it? Free – which is the best...
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Audi Sport Driving Experience review
What is the Audi Sport Driving Experience? Audi’s official driver experience programme in the UK. It gives paying punters the opportunity to try a selection of the latest high-performance Audi models...
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Could buying a category S or N write-off ever be a bargain?
An insurance write-off is usually best avoided, but do your homework and there are bargains to be had because some vehicles classed as category S (structural) and N (non-structural) have...
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Essential Ibiza: a history of SEAT’s small hatchback
Fresh from its victory in the 2018 Parkers Awards, we took our long-term Mk5 SEAT Ibiza on a pilgrimage to Barcelona for a little family reunion. From the arrow-straight styling...
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Shorter warranties, cheaper servicing on new Renaults
Renault has announced that all new cars registered from 1 February 2018 will now come with a three-year warranty as standard instead of the extended four-year cover it previously offered.
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Fuel economy test changes: what you need to know about WLTP
If you’ve ever worked out how much fuel your car is really using, chances are you’re getting far less than the official figure. New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) mpg and CO2...
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Car scrappage schemes 2018: how much can you save?
Scrappage: what’s happening and why? Following widespread news coverage of the negative environmental impact of some older diesel cars, many manufacturers are now offering trade in discounts for drivers part exchanging...
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How to drive: guide to driving a Toyota hybrid car to cut fuel costs
Toyota’s HSD (hybrid synergy drive) system has been in mainstream production since 1995, which means the Japanese carmaker has been at it far longer than anyone else. But it hasn’t all...
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Annual new car sales down for the first time since 2011
December 2017 represented the ninth consecutive month of sales decline for the UK new car market, with overall demand falling by 5.7% in 2017. Much of the decline has been...
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