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New car sales were down by 1.6 per cent in August despite numbers being boosted by a flood of pre-registrations by dealers to beat an emissions deadine – and a flood of long-awaited deliveries of Tesla’s Model 3. Battery electric vehicle sales ‘surged’ in the month, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, with … Read more
Porsche today launched its first ever all-electric emissions-free – but super-fast – sports car that even comes with a leather-free interior option for vegans. The new 161mph flagship battery-powered Porsche Taycan Turbo S four-door sports saloon is the first of a family of electric vehicles from the German car-maker and marks a ‘new era’ for … Read more
A spike in demand for electricity to power the growing network of plug-in cars could cripple the National Grid by 2040, an energy expert has warned today. Mark Sait, chief executive of SaveMoneyCutCarbon believes that if UK electric car sales rise at the same rate as they have across the rest of Europe, it could … Read more
Almost 9,000 fewer new cars were bought in Britain last month compared to May 2018, official figures show. A total of 183,724 new vehicle were registered, down 4.6 per cent annually as buyers continue to move away from diesel cars. The Society of Motor Manufacturers said confusing government polices had resulted in more drivers keeping … Read more
Legendary car and F1 designer Gordon Murray today revealed details of his new £2.4million supercar which he says will be the spiritual successor to his ground-breaking McLaren F1 of the 1990s. And it really sucks. That’s because the 200mph-plus machine features innovative fan technology – which he pioneered in F1 racing before it was banned … Read more
Most of us who regularly use car hire companies are bound to have been on the receiving end of their overcharging at one time or another. And, as Money Mail readers well know, the odds are stacked against us. However, I have just chalked up a rare victory. It took me countless emails, hours of … Read more
A mother who survived a horrific car crash is now pregnant with twins – despite being told her injuries had left her infertile. Danielle Bartley-Mould, from Yorkshire, broke her neck and spine after the accident in 2014, and was in a coma for 16 days. Doctors tried to save the 38-year-old’s arm, but when she … Read more
A therapist has had to relearn how to walk, talk, read and write after a horror car crash left her with a host of brain injuries that doctors failed to spot. Kaitlyn McInerney from Albany, New York, smashed into a telephone pole after skidding on ice on her way to work in January 2017. When … Read more
After marijuana is legalized in a state, fewer people seek chronic pain diagnoses and treatment, but more wind up in hospitals being treated for car crash injuries, overdoses or alcohol poisoning, according to a new study. Marijuana is now legal in the majority of US states and many see it as a win, offering better … Read more
‘That scratch wasn’t there when you rented the car’: Here’s how holidaymakers can avoid (and fight back against) common car rental tricks and scams Do a full inspection of the car and note down any imperfections beforehand You don’t need GPS – use maps on your smartphone for free or pre-plan routes Follow the simple … Read more