Tag: money
CRANE ON THE CASE: My £88,000 Land Rover won't LOCK... and it hasn't fixed it after SIX MONTHS
I only bought the car a year ago, and in that time it has been away being repaired for more than three months. I don't think this is acceptable for such an expensive car.
Car buyers 'more disloyal to motor brands than ever' as new Chinese makes expand choice, says Google
Car buyers no longer have brand loyalty, new research from Google has found. Three quarters of customers switched to a different manufacturer last year, it said.
Major car maker partners with Swedish flat-pack EV brand - and no, it's not Ikea
A mainstream global car manufacturer has signed a year-long commercial agreement to evaluate the feasibility of using the Luvly O's flat-pack design to expand its own quadricycle business.
Electric cars too heavy for Britain's motorways could smash through outdated barriers, government warned
The Vehicle Restraint Manufacturers Association says the metal fences that line roads and bridges are designed to 1998 standards, and capable of stopping only traditional petrol or diesel cars.
The car insurance sweet spot before renewal date that could save you £164
While ultra-organised drivers research quotes in advance, some don't bother at all and auto renew. But there is a sweet-spot in between when prices are lowest.
Ford boss warns of more UK job cuts as car buyers continue to snub electric vehicles
US-owned Ford is axing thousands of jobs in Europe, including 2,100 in the UK, where it is led by UK boss Lisa Brankin (pictured).
Mercedes new CLA EV blows the competition out the water with 492 miles of range for around £40k
Are we in the new age of EVs? Mercedes new CLA coupe is priced the same as the hybrid and will give you 492 miles of range for around £40k. It'll go on sale later this year.
Iconic 1980s Renault 5 Turbo to return as an electric 'beast' in 2027
One of the numerous complaints drivers have about electric vehicles is they're boring and all a bit samey. But nobody's told Renault...
Average pothole-related repair costs 'hit record high' as craters trigger issues with car tech as well as punctures
Kwik Fit's annual Pothole Impact Tracker report suggests repair bills jumped in 2024 with motorists faced with an estimated £1.7bn outlay.
The little-known supermarket parking catch that could land you a £100 charge
Motorists have been warned that they face getting stung by huge penalties if they make this one crucial mistake when using a supermarket car park.
EV slowdown slams the brakes on Porsche profits as it faces growing competition from China
Porsche - where tennis star Emma Raducanu (pictured) is a global ambassador - said its profit margin this year would be between 10 and 12%.
Car touchscreens 'increasingly distracting' as simple tasks can take 23 seconds to complete
Auto Express examined which car brands have the most complex infotainment systems. The test ranked the screens based on how distracting they can be.
Speeding fines surge as AI cameras catch thousands of drivers
Speeding fines have surged 14% since 2022, an FOI from Confused has found, as AI cameras catch almost 2,400 drivers in four years.
Jaecoo 7 SHS review: China's £35k Range Rover rival promises 745 miles of range
The Jaecoo 7 is the latest Chinese car to arrive in the UK. It's a fraction of the cost of other premium SUVs. But is it any good? Freda Lewis-Stempel drives it to find out.
Britain's 'first-ever electric sports car maker' founded by former Tesla execs debuts £65k featherweight EVs
Longbow's starting price of £64,995 is less than half what the new Tesla Roadster will cost as Elon Musk's former employees look to steal a march on the US firm's electric sports car.
