Tag: electric cars
'I'm a car seat expert and this is really when your child should move to forward-facing'
The law for when kids should move to forward-facing car seats is very clear, but recommendations for the best safety practices extend well beyond minimum legal requirements
'I drove five electric cars until they died and was surprised by the results'
A group of motoring journalists have driven five electric cars which include a BMW iX, Polestar 3, Audi Q6 e-tron, Kia EV9, and a Genesis GV70 until they died to find out which one is the best.
Van drivers 'regularly' receive abuse - and blame negative stereotypes
New research shows UK van drivers are regularly subjected to all kinds of abuse - and many put it down to negative stereotypes
'I drove five EVs including BMW and Audi until they died and were floored by results'
A group of car reviewers decided to drive five electric cars until they died and were surprised at how efficient they were and how far they went
China car wars erupt amid major crackdown as over 100 EV makers predicted to go bust
BYD is predicting a bloodbath as the Chinese government cracks down on aggressive discounting.
Update to 'pay per mile' change as Department for Transport responds
Some commentators believe 15p a mile for all drivers could be brought in as electric vehicle usage soars
Two in five van drivers face regular abuse from other motorists, survey reveals
Research shows van drivers often face regular abuse on the roads - and many blame 'unfair stereotypes'.
Ed Miliband issued warning over 2030 new petrol and diesel car sales ban
EXCLUSIVE: Labour has been warned that motorists could be put off making the jump to electric cars unless infrastructure is improved.
Ex-Wheeler Dealers host finds issue on UK EVs that garages could charge £10,000 to fix
Ex-Wheeler Dealers presenter Edd China has opened up on a major issue which could affect electric car owners across the country.
'I'm a driving instructor and this is the fastest I ever taught a learner to pass'
This expert believes computer games including classics like Grand Theft Auto and Gran Turismo make boys better drivers, meaning they're the fastest to pass their driving tests
Little-used button on car dashboard can save hundreds of pounds every year
Road users in Great Britain have been advised to check their vehicles for a little-known feature that not only saves on fuel consumption, but helps with asthma and hay fever too
China car giant slams Keir Starmer for not giving its UK customers £3,750 EV discount
EXCLUSIVE: China has hit out at Labour and Sir Keir Starmer over the party's new flagship electric car policy.
'I'm a car expert and this is exactly how long you can leave a car without driving it'
A vehicle can remain safely stationary for a particular period of time without incurring issues, but beyond that experts warn of faults with batteries, tyres, fuel and internal components
Electric car battery 'nearly halves when driving during heatwaves' new study finds
According to WhatCar?, while the UK doesn’t typically see such levels of excessive heat, the recent rise in heatwaves is already posing a considerable challenge for EV owners across the nation
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