Tag: Car
Škoda Kodiaq – the perfect motor for a large family
Chris Price takes the latest Skoda Kodiaq seven-seater for a spin around Ireland's beautiful Ring of Kerry and is impressed with this family car, as well as the views! OK I have a confession to make. Until last week I’d never driven a Skoda. I’ve obviously heard lots about them and even some of…
6 tips to prepare your car for winter
Drivers have been urged to get their vehicles ready for winter or risk dangerous journeys in the cold. Motoring experts at Lease Van have revealed six tips for Brits to winter-proof their vans and cars... Driving through cold temperatures and extreme weather can be hard but doing extra preparation will help make travelling this winter safer…
Public transport frustrations fuelling car ownership demand
The current average price of a used car is £17,735, up 3.5% year-on-year and 0.3% month-on-month. Auto Trader research shows the importance of car ownership is increasing, driven, in part, by public transport disruption. Rising car finance APRs are having limited impact on consumer finance engagement on Auto Trader According to the latest data from…
5 tips to save money on buying a car
New car sales are slowly recovering but are still below pre-pandemic levels and used car prices remain high, while the cost of living crisis is squeezing household budgets across the board. Whether your current car is ready for the scrapheap, you need a vehicle for work, or you just fancy a new motor, together with…
Two-thirds of drivers overwhelmed by in-car tech, Hyundai report warns
A new study has revealed that Brits are missing out by not embracing the technology already available in their cars, with many drivers having no idea how to use their sophisticated car tech. The poll of 500 modern car owners, found two-thirds (68%) feel overwhelmed with the capabilities of their vehicle, with over a third…
8 Driving Tips To Consider When Travelling This Summer
Summer is finally here in the UK, with temperatures increasing every day - with highs of 30C (86F) to be expected over the next week. As expected, many will be taking advantage of the weather and travelling to be with friends and family for a fun-filled weekend, whether it be at the beach or the…
1 in 3 Under 34s now considering getting rid of their car
Almost one in seven (14%) UK drivers have considered getting rid of their car because of the pandemic (17% men and 11% women), rising to one in three (35%) under 34s. According to a new survey of 2,000 UK drivers by InsuretheGap, a provider of Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance, over half (56%) say they…
DS Automobiles creates ‘CO2 absorbing’ eco-fashion collection
French car manufacturer, DS Automobiles (formerly part of Citroën), has created an eco-conscious fashion range which it claims can actively absorb CO2. DS has worked with an up and coming Parisian Fashion designer and a design studio in London to create a unisex four-piece fashion collection that absorbs C02. In 10 weeks, they’ve absorbed up…
Stephen Fry to direct drivers in new TomTom sat nav voice pack
Tech fan Stephen Fry has become the latest celebrity to lend his voice to TomTom's range of sat navs. For £7.95 drivers can have the Black Adder star direct them down the nation's motorways, downloading to several compatible navigation systems….
Ford investing heavily in the Future of Child Car Safety
Today car giant Ford announced that it is developing one of the world's first digital human child body models as part of their program to make car travel for young people safer. The company has won numerous awards for…
