Cars

In a bid to slash the costs of electric car ownership, a new set of changes have been proposed that could be introduced ‘urgently and essential.’ The changes, which have been proposed by the Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), could make electric cars more affordable to run and help reduce the cost of […]

The all-electric BMW i7 has been revealed and it's set to revolutionise the electric car market with a revolutionary 31-inch cinema screen. The announcement of the BMW i7 was made at the recent Shanghai Motor Show, where the German car giant unveiled the flagship electric car. The i7 is the latest addition to the BMW […]

The proposals to introduce a maximum driving age of 70 have been slammed as ‘blatant discrimination’ by motoring experts and campaigners. The poll, conducted by the Express & Star, saw 91% of respondents reject the idea, with only 3% saying they would support the plans. The proposal to introduce a maximum driving age of 70 […]

As the number of electric cars on the roads of London continues to rise, new figures have revealed that the boroughs most opposed to the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) have installed the fewest electric car charging points. The figures, published by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, show that the boroughs of Westminster, Kensington […]

In a major law change, petrol and diesel cars are set to face higher parking charges in a bid to reduce air pollution. The move was announced by Bath and North East Somerset Council, which is introducing a new system to encourage drivers to switch to electric and low-emission vehicles. Under the new plans, drivers […]

The iconic Lotus Esprit famously featured in the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me has recently been put up for sale. This classic piece of automotive history could be yours for a cool £20,000, but there's a catch. The Lotus Esprit, which was the first car to be featured in the Bond […]

Finding the cheapest petrol wherever you are is about to get a lot easier thanks to a major change announced by the government. From April next year, petrol prices will be displayed in a standard format across all garages and petrol stations – meaning shoppers can easily compare prices and save money. At the moment, […]

Drivers across the UK have been warned to be wary when buying fuel from certain petrol stations, as many are charging much higher prices than others. According to research by the consumer group Which?, some petrol stations are charging up to 10p more per litre than the national average. This can add up to a […]

When I moved into my new home, I never expected the nightmare I would face. My neighbour, who I have now named my ‘neighbour from hell’, has been playing mind games with me ever since. From blocking me in on my driveway to messing with my bins, I’ve been left feeling helpless and frustrated. I’ve […]

For many, the thought of living in a car can seem a little drastic, but one woman has proven it's possible to save money and have a comfortable lifestyle at the same time. Emily Smith, a single mother of two, recently converted her Vauxhall Corsa into a mobile home to help her save money on […]

For the past two weeks, I have been away on holiday and I left my Mercedes with a local taxi service. Little did I know, that my £15k car would be used as an airport taxi, travelling almost 100 miles and arriving back caked in mud. The taxi service had been recommended to me by […]

Drivers have been left frustrated after being faced with a 40-mile diversion to get around just 200m of roadworks. The diversion, which would take almost 90 minutes to complete by car, has been branded as “senseless” by locals in the area. The roadworks, which are taking place on the A6 near Lancaster, were due to […]