Airport testing for Covid ‘is not reliable’, insists Dominic Raab

Testing for coronavirus at airports is not a ‘reliable’ way of preventing the disease coming into the country, Dominic Raab insisted today. The Foreign Secretary defied mounting calls for a screening system to be introduced to save the travel industry, claiming that backers of the move – now including Labour – had not ‘thought it … Read more

The most and least reliable car brands and models according to owners

With this month’s arrival of the new ’70’ number plate and dealers slashing prices of cars across their showrooms, plenty of drivers will be considering buying – or financing – a new motor in September. One of the biggest factors for buyers will be whether the model they choose can last the test of time. … Read more

The most and least reliable car brands and models according to owners

With this month’s arrival of the new ’70’ number plate and dealers slashing prices of cars across their showrooms, plenty of drivers will be considering buying – or financing – a new motor in September. One of the biggest factors for buyers will be whether the model they choose can last the test of time. … Read more

Survey finds hybrids cars are more reliable than petrol and diesel models

Motorists considering their next car purchase should be considering hybrid models which are proving more reliable than petrol and diesel-powered motors, according to a comprehensive poll of vehicle owners. With sales of new diesel, petrol and hybrid cars due to be banned in 2035 under current government directive, the next vehicle for many buyers will … Read more

The least reliable used cars and models in 2020 revealed

With many Britons already returning to their offices and planning to head back next month following lockdown, the demand for second-hand cars is on the rise as people look for alternative commuting means away from public transport. While price and affordable running costs will be top of buyers’ wishlists, reliability will also be a huge … Read more

We reveal the most reliable hybrid and electric cars you can buy today

Electric and hybrid cars are not cheap. They usually demand a premium over a comparable petrol or diesel equivalent, which is one of the hurdles slowing the uptake of low-emission cars right now. But with recent reports that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been considering a scrappage scheme for EVs to help the automotive sector … Read more

Most reliable cars: Electric and hybrid models beat petrol and diesel

A survey of UK car owners has found that hybrid vehicles are more reliable than petrol and diesel models – and Land Rover and Renault are the least dependable brands you can buy. Some 18,000 drivers reported back to What Car? about the motors they drive, with owners of both the Lexus CT 200h and Toyota … Read more

Why is it so hard to make a reliable coronavirus antibody test?

Antibody tests for coronavirus that might indicate who has had the virus and is now immune to it are cropping up across the US and government officials have pointed to these blood tests as the key to reopening the nation.  But there’s little clarity to be had on how reliable or accurate these tests – … Read more

Why is it so hard to make a reliable coronavirus antibody test?

Antibody tests for coronavirus that might indicate who has had the virus and is now immune to it are cropping up across the US and government officials have pointed to these blood tests as the key to reopening the nation.  But there’s little clarity to be had on how reliable or accurate these tests – … Read more