Category: Motoring

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.

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.

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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.

It said the move will ‘protect profitability and drive structural efficiencies on direct and indirect costs’.

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.

All central government cars and vans must be zero emissions by the end of 2027 – two years earlier than ministers will impose a ban on sales of new petrol and diesel passenger cars.

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.

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.

Citroen’s new C5 Aircross will arrive later this year and cater for all stages of electric buyers, offering three green powertrain options. But will it scrape below the £30k price tag?