Cars

Nissan ‘Summer Sale’ offers £350 discount on a home EV charger

A new partnership between Nissan and energy company E.ON offers discounts of up to 33 percent on wallbox home charging devices. The post Nissan ‘Summer Sale’ offers £350 discount on a home EV charger appeared first on Motoring Electric.

Best Renderings For The Week Of June 27

This week we have the new X3, a refreshed Touareg, and more.

How to pass your driving test first time

Many people fail their driving test because of silly mistakes caused by nerves or overthinking. Here's how to avoid them

40 years of the Vauxhall Nova and Corsa

Prompted by the 40th anniversary special, we explore the archives for the story of the Vauxhall Corsa – and its Nova predecessor

F1 2022 game release date and pre-order deals on Playstation, Xbox and PC

F1 2022 game release date and pre-order deals on Playstation, Xbox and PC - Take to the grid in the latest racing sim from Codemasters

33 magnificently random things made by car makers

Hotels, missiles and an entire town...read on to find out more

Wheelie-pulling quad bike gang terrorise drivers as they 'cause chaos' on busy dual carriageway

The wheelie-pulling bikers left other motorists terrified as they swerved in and out of traffic on the A13 Eastbound near Goresbrook Interchange in Dagenham on Sunday night.

The second-hand cars that are selling for the most money - full list

The price of second-hand cars is increasing, but while some vehicles hold their value, other are falling in price by up to 63% over as short a period as three years

Iconic Coronation Street prop set to be destroyed if soap superfan buyer is not found

An iconic Coronation Street prop could be destroyed - unless a buyer is found soon and bosses are desperate to secure a home for the vehicle before its too late

The future in 1990: when the Mercedes-Benz 190 went electric

The electric Mercedes-Benz 190 was one of a number of cars tested on the island of Rügen – the largest EV trial in Germany. The post The future in 1990: when the Mercedes-Benz 190 went electric appeared first on Motoring Electric.

Queen of the Trucks aims to overhaul male HGV industry and ease UK's driver shortage

Shannon Paterson, 28, is hoping she can be the face of a new generation to get behind the wheel as she helps wannabe lorry drivers get their license

Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Track Edition Teased, Ordering Opens In August

The special edition models celebrate Cadillac's successes in the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship.

25 glorious Goodwood Festival of Speed classics

10 cars that should never have been made

MPs launch investigation into self-driving vehicles

MPs launch investigation into self-driving vehicles - The Transport Select Committee will consider what needs to happen for the vehicles to become a common sight on public roads.

Ranked: the best-selling convertibles ever made

What are the biggest selling drop-tops in the world? Some of them might surprise you

The 25 most unreliable SUVs

While some cars motor along for years without missing a beat, others are afflicted by fault after fault, so here's our countdown of the most problematic SUVs

All the winners of the Engine of the Year award - does your car have one?

From a frugal 1.0-litre to a mighty 3.9-litre V8, here’s a list of the overall winners of the International Engine of the Year trophy

20 highlights from London Concours 2022

Pictured: A monster £4.3million SIX-WHEEL off-road Rolls-Royce Phantom

The outrageous car - most of which is a 2005 Phantom - was built by Danton Arts Kustoms, run by Frenchman Alexandre Danton. He spent three months on the build.

MG's new £30k '4' electric hatchback has a SWAPPABLE battery system

The MG4 will be offered as a cut-price alternative to popular battery-powered hatches already on the market, including the Volkswagen ID.3 and Nissan Leaf.

Can the EU's e-fuels stance save internal combustion engines?

The EU agreed a 2035 cut off for all non zero-emission new cars, but granted manufacturers until 2026 to prove synthetic fuel can qualify as a CO2-neutral option.

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic gearing up for battle over best car collection

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic gearing up for battle over best car collection -

Every electric car rated – plus, the savings available on them

Despite the popularity of electric vehicles, discounts of up to £3746 are available. Here we run down our latest savings for every fully electric car currently on sale

Hyundai Ioniq 6 reveal: Could it become a Tesla Model 3 beater?

The manufacturer says its 'single-curved aerodynamic profile and carefully crafted contours' have created its most aerodynamic car yet.

An exclusive look at Chris Froome’s Tour de France setup

An exclusive look at Chris Froome’s Tour de France setup - From his Factor frame to the Hammerhead cycling computer, ride like a pro with this kit

F1 22 game review: The new era of F1 games is here and it's more immersive than ever

The latest Formula 1 video game from Codemasters and EA Sports features new cars, new physics, new circuits, supercars, VR, F1 Life and much more.

Petrol prices may have reached their peak, says defence secretary Ben Wallace

Petrol prices may have reached their peak, says defence secretary Ben Wallace -

Electric Land Rover Defenders tested at Glastonbury

Worthy Farm, home to the Glastonbury Festival, has been testing Land Rover Defenders fitted with the Electrogenic EV conversion kit. The post Electric Land Rover Defenders tested at Glastonbury appeared first on Motoring Electric.

40 of the best ever Bentleys

Buying a new car battery: what you need to know

Our comprehensive guide to car batteries looks at the causes of a flat battery , how to look after them and the options for replacement.

New investigation team to probe causes of deadly smart motorway crashes

New investigation team to probe causes of deadly smart motorway crashes - Collisions on motorways with the hard shoulder removed will fall under the remit of the Road Safety Investigation Branch.

UK’s first electrified fire engine to be deployed

UK’s first electrified fire engine to be deployed - The appliance will be trialled by London Fire Brigade later this year.

13 ways to cut down on your driving costs

Making small changes to way you drive and look after your car can add up to big savings. Here are our top tips

How to find your nearest free Tesco EV charging point

Tesco has installed free-to-use Pod Point electric car chargers at hundreds of its UK supermarkets. Here's how to find one close to you. The post How to find your nearest free Tesco EV charging point appeared first on Motoring Electric.

Hundreds of lives could be saved through improved road safety measures – study

Hundreds of lives could be saved through improved road safety measures – study - Researchers from around the world analysed the impact of targeting ‘four key risk factors’.

Citroen launches radical all-electric e-C4 X

Set to be offered solely with battery electric power, the e-C4 X has been designed by Citroen to ‘challenge the norm’

British Grand Prix 2022: full preview of this weekend’s race

Will Max Verstappen fend off Charles Leclerc, or should he be more worried about his teammate? Read our guide to British Grand Prix.

Letter: Tony Brooks obituary

I first met Tony Brooks (obituary, 5 May) in 1958 when he won the Belgian Grand Prix in a Vanwall at Spa, where I was filming the race for the Castrol Oil company. Live broadcasts were rare then, and just recently I gave him a DVD copy of it. Tony once told me that in his day racing was a psychological challenge, and one small error could be your last. Those were the days when tracks were lined with trees, telegraph poles and ditches, before the...

Juri Vips to keep F2 drive despite being sacked by Red Bull for racist slur

In the wake of his removal from the Red Bull driver development programme, Vips was given an F2 lifeline by his Hitech team – a decision publicly criticised by the sport's bosses

Lexus NX PHEV: Posh plug-in hybrid is a big smoothie

We test drive the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from premium Japanese brand, Lexus. Has it been worth the wait? The Lexus NX 450h+ is not to be confused with the NX 350h – the former is a plug-in-hybrid, while the latter is a self-charging hybrid, which means there are no leads or plugs. Both share a 2.5-litre petrol engine working in tandem with an 18.1kWh lithium-ion battery and an electric motor (or motors). The 350h can manage a very...

Electric cars: Are they cheaper to run than petrol and diesel models?

Electric cars: Are they cheaper to run than petrol and diesel models? - Cost of living crisis and rising energy bills placing households under strain and forcing consumers to take closer look at financial viability of green motoring

Sleepers: The car world's biggest wolves in sheep’s clothing

These cars are seriously quick without bragging about it - let's take a look at the ultimate Q cars

Driver's car seized after trying to avoid airport parking fees - and he still owes nearly £500

A driver who allegedly tried to avoid paying for parking at Stansted Airport had his car seized by police when he got stuck.

Classic VW Bus With Wood Stove Is Surprisingly Good At Overlanding

It crawls through trails at Moab with ease.

This Is The First Chevrolet Corvette To Get A V8 Engine

Built in 1954, the prototype Corvette EX-87 eventually became Zora Arkus-Duntov’s V8 engineering mule.

Driving off without paying for petrol: what does the law say?

Making Off Without Payment is an offence under the Theft Act 1978. The police do not always investigate petrol station drive-offs, however.

11 road cars driven by F1 star Jim Clark

Ben Affleck ‘s 10-year-old son Samuel reversed a Lamborghini into a BMW at a car dealership

Ben Affleck ‘s 10-year-old son Samuel reversed a Lamborghini into a BMW at a car dealership -

Ford Maverick, Ranger, F-150 Could Get Thunder Trim Level

Thunder trademarks for Ford's three trucks were recently filed in Canada.