Tag: moneycars
Seven ways you can 'accidentally' invalidate car insurance - including a common practical accessory
Have you told your insurer you've been promoted, added an accessory to your car for a holiday or fitted a private plate? If not, you could land yourself in hot water...
Trump slashes import tariffs on UK-made vehicles to 10 per cent alleviating a 'severe and immediate threat' to Britain's car industry
Following more than a month of negotiations between UK ministers and US officials, the UK has been granted a reprieve from sweeping 25% levies on imported cars.
Trump's tariffs will put up YOUR motor insurance
The higher cost of motor cover will be a particular blow for families and other households that need more than one car.
Rubbish behaviour! A third of motorcyclists have been hit by litter tossed out of car windows
Chris Palmer from Exeter (inset) says he's been hit by litter thrown at him - including cigarette butts - while riding his BMW as 37% of bikers complain about being pelted.
The VW that's just turned 50! Over 20m drivers have bought one since 1975... and no, it's not a Golf!
This VW model was launched in 1975 and went on to astronomical success. We look back at the six generations of one of the world's most popular superminis.
RAY MASSEY: Vauxhall's new Mokka serves up a tasty treat
I drove the 136hp GS Hybrid model, which pairs a three-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor. It has an electrified automatic dual-clutch six-speed gearbox.
New car sales fell by a tenth in April as DOUBLED car tax rates hit buyers
New car sales fell in April by over 10% as buyers avoided being hit by new VED rules that sees most car buyers paying double 'showroom tax' in the first year - as much as £5,490.
Nine in 10 drivers unable to complete a car journey without touching their phone
Analysis of driving data collated from half a million UK motorists over the last 12 months found that just 10% are able to complete a journey without using their phone.
HMRC change mean some drivers need to pay £7,000 more in tax each year
From 6 April double cab pick-ups have been seen as 'cars' by HMRC with drivers now expected to pay 37% BIK rates compared to £792 'van' fixed rate.
Petrol prices fall to four-year low ahead of massive bank holiday weekend getaway
Petrol prices have dropped to a UK average of 134.06p a litre - the lowest since July 2021. But 17m drivers this weekend are warned they'll be fleeced at motorway services.
Beware the used car buying scam that makes your vehicle appear faulty...
The 'dirty oil trick' has been used for years by con artists who'll trick you into thinking your engine is broken and try and get you to sell your car cheap for scrap.
I've just bought my 26th car in 30 years from this overlooked motor brand - here's why I love it so much
It isn't a popular, volume-selling name like Ford or VW. Instead, it's a brand that represented just 0.12% of new car sales last year.
SUVs 44% more likely to kill cyclists and pedestrians than conventional cars when involved in collisions
New research has suggested that SUVs - Britain's favourite car type in 2024 - are far more likely in a collision to kill pedestrians and cyclists compared to standard cars.
Major car maker to cut jobs as part of a £1.4bn cost-saving drive as tariffs and EV sales slump weigh heavy
It said the move will 'protect profitability and drive structural efficiencies on direct and indirect costs'.
Aston Martin DBX S: British brand's super SUV gets faster - here's how much it'll cost
Its acceleration time from a standstill to 62mph is a jaw-dropping 3.3 seconds. It will hit 124mph in 7.3 seconds and has a limited top speed of 193mph.
