Go.Compare car insurance says car insurance costs are beginning to fall, with the average insurance premium now at £447. The comparison website’s latest price index has revealed that even though the average cost of car insurance fell by £18 in the last quarter - from £465 to £447 - prices are still up on 2023 figures, with the average policy costing £343 this time last year. Across the UK, the … [Read more...]
Expert insights on parties’ plans for drivers
With the UK General Election 2024 around the corner, each of the political parties battle for your vote. Manifestos can be as long as 136 pages, and weekly live television debates add to the complexity, making it challenging to keep track of each party’s initiatives and promises. In fact, many people are even debating over who they vote for with search terms like ‘who should I vote for’ … [Read more...]
Tunnel and bridge closures warning
Travellers between Wales and England face disruption from tomorrow as both the M4 Severn Bridge and Severn rail tunnel will close for repairs. Trains between south Wales and Bristol, London and England's south coast will be affected by the Severn Tunnel's 16-day closure between Wednesday 3 July and Friday 19 July. Drivers are warned the M4's Prince of Wales Bridge, which opened 28 years ago last … [Read more...]
Forecourts still keeping up fuel prices
Fuel prices fell for the second consecutive month but not by as much as they should have with a litre of petrol reducing by 3p and diesel by nearly 4p, shows analysis by RAC Fuel Watch. At the end of June the average price of petrol across the UK was just under 145p a litre – down from 148p at the start of the month. Diesel dropped to under 150p (150.13p) for the first time since early February, … [Read more...]
JLR recalls over engine fire risk
Jaguar Land Rover North America, is recalling certain 2024 Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles over a possible engine fire risk. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment which could ignite on exhaust or other hot components when running and covers about 2,000 models. The issue also affects 133 2024 Jaguar F-Pace … [Read more...]
Newcomers 1 July
Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the all-electric INSTER, a new A-segment sub-compact EV offering unique design, segment-leading driving range and versatility, and advanced technology at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show. INSTER’s bold design combines a futuristic, innovative image with a spacious interior in a small SUV body. With a sophisticated technology package that helps deliver … [Read more...]
Hudson & Nova are top car names – for babies
Henry Ford famously named one of his models after son Edsel, but the bootie can be on the other foot, researchers have found working for Scrap Car Comparison. Naming a new baby is never an easy task - from wondering if they’ll suit their chosen name, to making sure that the first name works with their surname - parents are likely to have many questions and dilemmas in their heads ahead of the … [Read more...]
Kim Kardashian’s $306,000 Range Rover L460
Kim Kardashian commissions Platinum Motorsport and Urban Automotive to create her custom $306,000 Range Rover L460, modified to her exacting specification. Kim’s exclusive carbon styling kit was designed and manufactured in the UK, and assembled in California – with over 300 hours invested in the complete build process. The star is renowned as having a penchant for high-end vehicle … [Read more...]
Welsh beaches holding back car crime tide
Wales has some of the UK’s safest beaches with lowest levels of car crime, according to statistics pulled together by Scrap Car Comparison. Criminals around the Welsh and British coastline are not taking a break or holidays even if you do, but where you go can make a difference to a day out. With summer holiday season almost upon us, sun seekers will be looking forward to loading up the car and … [Read more...]
Enjoy your holiday motoring, says ALD Automotive
With the summer holiday driving season approaching and more motorists saying they will be staying in Britain this year it's the right time to plan ahead with temperatures rising. Chris Black, Commercial Director at ALD Automotive & LeasePlan UK, shared his thoughts and advice for staying safe when driving this summer. British summers are notoriously variable so in poor weather conditions … [Read more...]
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