Category archives: auto

Dedication: that’s what you need. If you want to be the best and if you want to beat the rest, dedication’s what you need. The weather’s been pretty awful of late, so rather than spending our lunch hour queuing for a ‘meal deal’ lunch in Boots, we’ve been perusing the pages of the Guinness World […]

Now that the details of the project to build a third runway at Heathrow have been revealed, do they represent good value for money? Take Our Poll The expansion plans include taking the M25 through a tunnel under the new runway. Image: Grimshaw ArchitectsAnybody wondering why the plans to build a third runway at Heathrow […]

The first 40 CityEV lamp column charging points for electric vehicles have been installed by Barnet Council as part of an ambitious programme to promote green energy.A further 40 will be installed later in the year in the second phase of the project this autumn. An additional 30 stand-alone electric vehicle charging points will be […]

Hedgehogs are the latest animal to join the UK’s road-sign landscape, after the Department for Transport (DfT) unveiled new warning signs intended to alert drivers of the potential for small animals to be on the road. The hedgehog signs, while distinctive, are not intended to warn drivers just of our prickly friends, but are also designed […]

UK electric vehicle registrations are being held back by issues with taxation, charge point infrastructure and vehicle supply. The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) looked at the UK Government’s Road to Zero strategy, which pledges to make almost every car and van zero emission by 2050. It used a scorecard system to provide […]

Just £2000 will net you a lovely Skoda Fabia from 2007 Who? What? Where? Buy? A survey offers a revealing insight into how we’re buying cars What motivates you to buy, how do you do it and how do you finance the whole thing? I’m always interested to find out – and, luckily, you’re always […]

NEW road signs featuring a picture of a hedgehog will warn motorists of smaller wildlife. Current signs focus on smaller species such as toads, or bigger animals including deer and cattle. 3 Signs warning drivers of hedgehogs and other small animals have already been introduced in countries such as SwedenCredit: AlamyThe new warnings will be […]

In this week’s collection of motoring murmurs, we hear why BMW isn’t building another B-Class rival, how Hyundai is ready for any market eventuality, and more.  Munich’s MPVs make way for high-riders Don’t expect to see a replacement for BMW’s 2 Series Active Tourer and seven-seat Gran Tourer, at least for some time. BMW’s product […]

WHEN buying a used car, there’s plenty to consider before deciding which model is right for you. And often the best way to see if you’re comfortable in a vehicle is to take it for a test drive. 1 Drivers took some bizarre items with them to test out a used carCredit: Getty – ContributorBut […]

The 718 Spyder is, being a soft-top, less aerodynamically efficient. However, it makes use of a rear spoiler that rises at 74mph and is the first Boxster to feature a rear diffuser and generate downforce at the rear axle. The hood itself, which continues the distinctive look of previous Spyders, is still manually operated. Porsche […]

Two years ago, actor, former California “Governator,” and HMMWV enthusiast Arnold Schwarzenegger wanted an all-electric Hummer, so he had his H1 converted to run on electricity by Kriesel Electric. Now it seems that GM may bring back the oft-derided SUV brand it killed in 2010, perhaps using the nameplate on EVs. According to a report […]

BUYING a second-hand car can be an intimidating process, especially if you don’t know its history And many unsuspecting buyers could be tricked into buying a vehicle which has been previously written off. 2 Category A and B write offs should be avoided when buying a second-hand carCredit: AlamyIf you’re in the market for a […]

This is the new Porsche 718 Spyder, a more hardcore version of the popular Boxster that uses the uprated powerplant from the latest Cayman GT4 to deliver even more open-topped thrills.As with previous Spyders, the new model has a removable roof that has to be stored, instead of a set-up that folds away easily. Porsche […]

The current Porsche 718 Cayman has taken some criticism for the character of its four-cylinder ‘boxer’ engine – but the German sports car is reverting back to six-cylinder power for its most extreme version yet, the 718 Cayman GT4.The fresh range-topper gets a new 4.0-litre motor that is derived from the engine seen in the […]

THE number of disabled parking tickets stolen in 2018 rose by almost 50 per cent on the previous year, as more dodgy motorists tried to avoid paying for a space. But the Government has now launched a task force to crackdown on thieves and fraudsters who misuse Blue Badges. 2 More than 4,200 disabled parking […]

New Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 revealed, and it’s got a flat-six – pictures READ SOURCE

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced further plans for more public electric car charging points in the capital, citing central London’s “lack of infrastructure” for drivers of electric vehicles.London is currently on course to hit its target of 200 to 400 rapid charging points and 3,400 to 4,700 slow to fast charging points by […]

SOME of the world’s best motorsport drivers will battle it out later this year in a new Olympics-style competition. And it will feature everything from drifting to “simulated” driving. 2 The four-day event is expected to include Formula 4, GT racing and even digital racingThe World Motor Sport Council announced last week a new multidisciplinary […]

The Mayor of London has called on motorists across the country to “lobby the Government for a national diesel scrappage scheme.”In an exclusive Auto Express interview, Sadiq Khan said drivers who had diesel bought cars in good faith under previous tax regimes “did the right thing”, but that it was now time to switch from […]

Let’s start inside. Polestar might be its own thing, but the interior architecture is pure Volvo, and none the worse for it. I’ve often wondered how far upmarket a Volvo cabin could be pushed and, with carbonfibre trim inserts and better-trimmed leather than usual, the current answer is £139,000, no problem.  It’s necessary to note […]

Subcon 2019, the UK’s premier subcontract manufacturing supply chain show, has achieved a significant uplift in visitor numbers. Over 4,100 manufacturing and engineering professionals attended this year’s event – which ran from 4 – 6th June at the NEC – marking a 16 per cent increase year on year and on par with the show’s […]

Biopsies could one day be less risky and distressing to patients following the development of a non-invasive virtual biopsy device. Image by skeeze on PixabayDeveloped by a scientist at Rutgers University, the virtual biopsy device uses sound vibrations and pulses of near-infrared light to determine a skin lesion’s depth and potential malignancy without using a […]

The interior is more heavily revamped, with a new dashboard design introducing a 10.0in customisable digital instrument display as standard across the range.  Top-spec cars also receive a new curved 9.3in touchscreen infotainment display, similar to that found in the latest Clio, using the firm’s Easy Link connected technology. As well as being able to […]