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Three quarters of UK drivers have had a ‘near-miss’ accident, according to new research conducted by Nextbase for National Dash Cam Day. Despite this, 75% of drivers have never reported a road traffic incident to police, with 41% saying they lacked evidence or the knowledge of how to do so. …

The respectful silence of a funeral cortege is set to get even quieter in Scotland as the UK’s largest funeral provider, Co-op Funeralcare, launches a Nissan Athena Electric. Featuring the chassis of a Nissan Leaf EV, an exterior structure made from recycled composite materials further enhances its sustainability credentials. Co-op …

AutomotiveBlog was invited to experience a new motorsport event set in the lovely Sussex countryside within the Firle Estate. It was a celebration of 90 years of Rally in the UK, featuring some of the most legendary cars from across the decades including: British Rally Champion, Colin McRae’s iconic 1997 …

The UK languishes near bottom of list of European countries which have acted to ease the burden of high fuel prices, claims new RAC research. Motorists in the UK are paying as as much as 20p more per litre of petrol than drivers in France, for instance. Out of 13 …

If you’re a fan of Land Rover, Jaguar and James Bond, and you have some serious money to spare, then an upcoming auction could be right up your street. Two Land Rover Defenders, a Range Rover Sport SVR and Jaguar XF stunt cars, which all featured in the 2021 hit …

The all-new Lexus RX is to take a starring role at the 79th Venice International Film Festival – La Biennale di Venezia. The luxury brand is returning as sponsor for a sixth consecutive year, and the RX SUV will be the official car at the prestigious event. Due for launch …

The cute Citroën Ami 100% electric mobility solution has been honoured in the Marie Claire Sustainability Awards 2022. Technically a quadricycle, the two-seater is 100% recyclable, while 85% of its battery pack can be recycled and reused. Priced from £7,695 and launching in the UK this summer, it produces zero …

The total number of public electric car chargers across the UK has grown by almost 15% since the end of December. According to Zap-Map, the UK’s leading EV charging app, there’s been an increase from 28,458 to 32,663 of devices. The biggest growth sector was ultra-rapid charging which grew 40% …

Less than one in 10 UK motorists know the difference between standard tyres and EV tyres – and the money-saving benefits they offer. The number of electric car owners on our roads stands at 477,000, but only a small percentage of them know the importance of fitting custom-made EV tyres …

England’s Top 10 beaches for drivers to visit in an EV this summer have been revealed in a new study by Citroën UK. Roker and Seaburn Beaches on the North East coast are the most EV-friendly location for drivers looking for a seaside getaway. To rank the top 10 beaches …