Birmingham fuel retailer is first to sell petrol for less than £1-a-litre

A petrol station in Birmingham is believed to have become the first retailer in Britain to offer fuel for less than £1-a-litre since the price of oil crashed earlier this month. The Murco garage on the A435 near Kings Heath on Tuesday cut the price of unleaded to 99.7p. It follows cuts of up to … Read more

Hi-tech cats eyes can suck up 30% of vehicle emissions at road sides

The poor quality of the air we breathe has become a huge issue for many pockets of Britain in recent years.  Cities such as London and Bristol are already planning to ban diesel cars from some roads to cull the emissions in built-up areas. But there might be another solution that doesn’t require the introduction … Read more

We reveal what motorists need to know during the coronavirus pandemic

With strict restrictions in place to prevent people from leaving homes and gathering in groups, motorists with scheduled car maintenance might wonder if they can still have work carried out on their vehicles.  MOT tests, servicing, repairs, filling up with fuel and collecting motors just purchased will be top of the agenda for owners, especially … Read more

Motorists granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing from 30 March

Motorists granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing from 30 March under new coronavirus measures MOT testing exemption from March 30 for cars, vans and motorcycles Drivers will be responsible for ensuring their vehicles are roadworthy Anyone found to be using unsafe cars will face prosecution, DfT says Find out what you need to check … Read more

Getting a car MOT tested during the coronavirus lockdown

With strict restrictions in place to prevent people from leaving homes and gathering in groups, motorists with scheduled car maintenance might wonder if they can still have work carried out on their vehicles.  MOT tests, servicing, repairs, filling up with fuel and collecting motors just purchased will be top of the agenda for owners, especially … Read more

VW’s £60k electric e-BULLI is a classic T1 Samba Bus with 124 miles of range

Not just flower power: VW’s £60,000 e-BULLI is a classic T1 Samba Bus converted into an electric vehicle with a range of 124 miles The e-BULLI is an original Volkswagen T1 Samba bus with a 45kWh battery and electric motor from the e-Up! It can be charged to 80% capacity in 40 minutes, has a … Read more

The 40 parts of your car to clean to kill germs

The 40 parts of your car harbouring the most germs: Toyota details which areas need to be cleaned during the coronavirus pandemic Motorists need to pay particular attention to 40 areas of their car if they use it Toyota UK’s professional vehicle detailer gives his top tips for what to do Seatbelts identified as one … Read more

Land Rover’s extreme TV advert for the new Defender has been released

How durable is Land Rover’s new £40,000 Defender?  A new television advert launching next month shows it being hurtled off ramps, careering through rivers and even being driven away immediately after flipping onto its roof and sustaining substantial damage – as the British car maker is shown pushing it to its limits in a number … Read more