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Kia named best manufacturer
Published
16th Jun 2023
Once upon a time Kia made budget cars whose only redeeming feature was the fact they were incredibly cheap. In terms of time that wasn't really that long ago. In terms of how far Kia has come it may as well be a million years ago. A measure of that progress is the fact that nobody will be surprised to learn that Kia was voted ‘Best Manufacturer' ...
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Resist phone temptation at the wheel to avoid £200 fine
Published
25th May 2023
Sometimes when you look around, you wonder whether drivers are aware that they shouldn't be using their mobile phone while driving. Or, at the very least, they just blithely ignore the fact.
But using a hand-held phone while driving is an offence which is punishable by a £200 fine and six penalty points.
Rather more importantly, the ...
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GWM Ora reveals Lightning Cat executive saloon
Published
16th May 2023
Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors has unveiled its second model due for UK drivers, with the Lightning Cat premium saloon due to arrive in 2024.
Although the name is yet to be confirmed, the Lightning Cat badge is used in China, and would link to the Funky Cat hatchback, which was launched in the UK last year.Ora is an electric-only sub-brand ...
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Cost of home and public EV charging has stabilised
Published
15th May 2023
The cost of charging an electric vehicle has stabilised over the last few months, according to research by EV charging aggregator Mina.
As part of its latest industry report, following a year of climbing electricity prices at home and for network operators, the cost of charging has levelled out recently - between December 2022 and Februa ...
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New MINI Cooper Electric gets range boost
Published
9th May 2023
MINI has revealed details of its second-generation electric MINI hatch, ahead of its expected launch in September at the IAA motor show in Munich.
An important part of the next-generation MINI's powertrain options, the British brand will double the choice available to MINI Electric customers. Currently, there's a single MINI Electric mot ...
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Skoda aims to improve level crossing safety
Published
5th May 2023
Trains are massive, powerful things weighing many, many tonnes. In comparison, cars are small, flimsy little things. In a fight between a train and a car there's only going to be one winner. Yet that simple fact doesn't deter more than 1,000 motorists from misusing level crossings every year. Something Skoda is aware of and is trialling a new bi ...
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