‘Shocked’: The extortionate cost of charging EVs at motorway service stations laid bare However, Steve Gooding, director of the RAC Foundation, said: “People who opted for electric cars on the promise of cheap per-mile motoring might well be shocked by these findings. “Drivers who charge cars where they live are still likely to be well in-pocket, but not everyone has ...
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Pals Gordon Ramsay and David Beckham team up at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Pals Gordon Ramsay and David Beckham team up at Goodwood Festival of Speed The Kitchen Nightmares star arrived with his daughter Holly Ramsay, 22, in style in a 1963 Aston Martin worth up to £1.5million. Holly smiled at the camera as she sat in the passenger seat of the car, captioning an Instagram post: ‘”We <3 fast=”” cars=”” p=””> During ...
Read More »Rural drivers punished at pumps with fuel bill £800 HIGHER than urban areas
Rural drivers punished at pumps with fuel bill £800 HIGHER than urban areas People living in the countryside fork out more for their cars (Image: Getty) The impact of soaring petrol and diesel prices on the cost of living crisis is laid bare in the study which has fuelled demands for a VAT cut. It claims people in rural communities use their ...
Read More »How will a roof rack affect your car? Pros and cons of driving with a loaded roof rack
How will a roof rack affect your car? Pros and cons of driving with a loaded roof rack Your car may feel slower Travelling at high speeds doesn’t always feel as intense while travelling with a loaded roof rack. Increased drag can make your car feel harder to drive at high speeds without fully pushing down on the acceleration. A ...
Read More »Damon Hill drives father Graham’s iconic Formula One car at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Damon Hill drives father Graham’s iconic Formula One car at Goodwood Festival of Speed See below for a full rundown of events to come at the site in West Sussex. Saturday, June 2512:05pm – BMW M moment beheld at the front of Goodwood House12:10pm – Michelin supercar run, first glance and road bikes12:40pm – The Blades air display is held ...
Read More »Drivers to ditch diesel cars amid the rising fuel prices – ‘Electric cars are the future’
Drivers to ditch diesel cars amid the rising fuel prices – ‘Electric cars are the future’ The expert also stressed the importance of moving to electrically-powered vehicles. Mr Jones said: “Electric cars are not only becoming more affordable, but also more capable of catering to people’s lifestyle requirements (with significantly better ranges than just a few years ago) and so ...
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Get all the news from Goodwood Festival of Speed with our free email round up The Goodwood Estate hosts the iconic celebration of motoring this weekend and Express.co.uk will be giving readers a slice of the action. To sign up for our free cars email bulletin, add your email address in the box above. Express Cars will bring readers the ...
Read More »BMW caught ‘hogging middle lane’ of M5 sparks furious debate
BMW caught ‘hogging middle lane’ of M5 sparks furious debate Dave Harford, 43, spotted the white car travelling along the M5 with no other vehicles anywhere to be seen. However, Dave took to Twitter to complain, raging that drivers should keep to the left and that “middle lane hogging” is dangerous and causes congestion. But he claims the driver was doing around 50mph ...
Read More »Major car tax changes needed or drivers risk ‘implications’ before electric car switch
Major car tax changes needed or drivers risk ‘implications’ before electric car switch In April, company car tax rates were changed, with drivers seeing costs increase for almost every bracket of vehicle. Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax rates changed, rising from one percent to two percent for fully electric vehicles and most petrol and diesel vehicles. Following this upcoming tax year, the BiK ...
Read More »Are you damaging your car without even knowing it? Five driving mistakes you may be making
Are you damaging your car without even knowing it? Five driving mistakes you may be making Overloading the car While cars were designed to hold plenty of weight, every vehicle has its limit, according to the RAC. It said: “The greater the weight, the more strain you’re placing on the brakes, suspension and drivetrain. “It’s also worth noting that while ...
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