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The Nissan Qashqai was the UK’s most popular new car of 2022, and the first British-built model to top the annual sales charts for 24 years. Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirm that the home-grown Qashqai – which was designed in Paddington, engineered in …

Around a third of electric vehicle drivers run a petrol or diesel vehicle too, according to new research. What’s more, the research from leading EV charge point mapping service Zap-Map, suggests that electric is chosen for the vast majority of journeys by ‘dual fuel’ drivers. The type of journey electric …

We put the Royal Lancaster’s ‘Plug In, Switch Off & Recharge’ package to the test… If you’re planning a trip to the capital and you drive an electric vehicle, there’s a new way to make your stay greener and more restful. The iconic Royal Lancaster London, which overlooks Hyde Park …

Pick-up manufacturer Isuzu has tracked down a D-Max that’s covered more than 350,000 miles. The Japanese firm’s UK division launched a campaign to try and find the highest mileage D-Max, and the winner – a 2014 D-Max Eiger 2.5TD – has clocked up 351,364 and remains in daily service. That’s …

This Christmas is set to be the most expensive ever on the roads with petrol and diesel both at record highs for the festive period. Petrol is currently being sold for an average of 152.96p a litre which is 7p more than it was on 22 December 2021 (145.66p), according …

Swedish electric performance car brand Polestar has opened its new head office at the Bicester Heritage complex in north Oxfordshire. A new Polestar Space based in the same two-storey building will open in January 2023. The Polestar Space will be located on the ground floor and offer a welcoming environment …

Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to make safety their priority this Christmas and not to take any risks by drinking alcohol. The advice comes as figures show the number of breath tests conducted by police officers continues to decline. In 2021, the total number …

One in six people have bickered with their partner about who will be the designated driver over the festive period, according to a new survey. A poll of 2,000 drivers has found that other Christmas gripes include backseat drivers, leaving for events on time, and frustration at attempting to successfully …

More than three quarters of Brits will be relying on their car over the festive period, according to new research from Honda UK. The survey of 2,000 people also revealed that the most common number of trips we’re planning on making is between four and six (35%), covering a distance …

Kwik Fit, the UK’s leading automotive servicing and repair company, is urging motorists to be ready for the cold spell with a simple five-point checklist. The checks spell out the word BLAST and are easy to remember when icy weather is predicted. Kwik Fit has highlighted the key components which …