Ford to make all it’s cars either electric or hybrid as Focus gets eco makeover
FORD is ditching petrol and diesel — as it turns its Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo electric. The carmaker says it will have the first of its plug-in models — believed to be a small SUV — out by 2023. 3 Carmaker Ford is turning its Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo into Continue Reading
Ford to make all its cars either electric or hybrid as Focus gets eco makeover
FORD is ditching petrol and diesel — as it turns its Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo electric. The carmaker says it will have the first of its plug-in models — believed to be a small SUV — out by 2023. 3 Carmaker Ford is turning its Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo into Continue Reading
Posh yet practical, hybrid and hi-tech…Nissan’s Qashqai will remain No1 SUV
WE all love a bit of Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond. For 50-odd years, it has been the good-times anthem played at weddings, festivals and sporting events — and it still will be 50 years from now. 8 Exclusive pictures of the next-gen Qashqai One of the greatest songs of Continue Reading
MG’s HS plug-in hybrid is fast-charging high-riding family SUV without any 4×4 capabilities
MG was one of the few positive stories of 2020. UK sales shot up 41 per cent to nearly 18,500 and this year it plans to hit 30,000, despite uncertainties over Covid. 4 The MG HS is a high-riding family SUV which doesn’t actually have any 4×4 capabilities But that’s Continue Reading
Mazda’s MX-30 is one of the cheapest EVs on the market but its cost-saving battery means you’ll need to stay local
CROSSOVERS are pitched at great family adventures but everyone knows they are mostly stuck around cities and suburbs. To-ing and fro-ing to work, the shops, gym and the school gates. 4 This is one of the cheapest EVs, yet Mazda still had cash left over to give it a smart Continue Reading
Cupra Formentor is as mean as a Lambo and drives like a Porsche
THREE reasons to buy a Cupra Formentor. 1. It looks as mean as a Lamborghini Urus; 2. It drives like a Porsche Macan; 3. It is way cheaper than both. 3 The Cupra Formentor is as mean as a Lambo and drives like a Porsche Just don’t leave it near Continue Reading
Audi’s electric e-tron GT is instantly recognisable even with a black mask to hide sensors, air curtains and lights
THIS is how serious Covid has got – even cars are wearing face masks. Without a flicker of humour (because he’s German), Audi designer Philipp Romers described the glossy bits on the front of this electric e-tron GT as a “mask”. 3 Audi designer Philipp Romers described the glossy bits Continue Reading
Is having snow on your car roof illegal and how much can you get fined? – The Sun
AS temperatures drop and snow continues to blanket the UK, drivers need to remember some important rules to be safe while on the road. Before setting off, make sure there is no snow on the roof of your car – or risk three points and a £60 fine. ⚡ Read Continue Reading
How to drive in snow without breaking the law – from taking snow off your car roof to de-icing the windscreen
THE snow may look magical, but trying to get anywhere in the white stuff can prove a nightmare for motorists. If you have to drive at all, check out this list to avoid violating your insurance – or getting slapped with a fine. 1 Driving in the snow is tricky Continue Reading
Is my car insured in the snow? Here is how to find out if you’re covered to drive in adverse UK weather conditions
DRIVING in the snow is dangerous enough – especially if your car isn’t insured and you have an accident. Here are the insurance rules around using your motor in adverse weather, and a few tips for checking if you’re covered. 1 Many motorists will want to know if weather warnings Continue Reading