Motoring by Press Association 07/06/2018, 10:47 am FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Choosing a first car can be a tough decision for new drivers. Not only is there insurance to think about, there’s also the all-important daily running costs, too – all on top of the purchase price. While some new drivers ‘get what they’re given’, others are luckier and have the choice of the new car market. There are plenty of decisions to make – it’s important not to compromise on style after all a first car is perhaps the most memorable car for most drivers. Connectivity is also particularly important, with features such as Bluetooth, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay typically being high on the priority list for those in the market for a first car today. Parents will likely be more concerned about safety, and of course, anything that can keep insurance costs down will likely go down a storm. … [Read more...] about The best new cars for first-time drivers
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Skoda triumphs at New Car Awards 2018
0 Comments Skoda triumphs at New Car Awards 2018 - full list of winners BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The Skoda Octavia has been proclaimed the best new car of 2018, according to a consumer vote by 43,000 car owners. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/cars/skoda-triumphs-at-new-car-awards-2018-full-list-of-winners-36964966.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article36964959.ece/5be97/AUTOCROP/h342/Skoda%20Octavia.jpg Email The Skoda Octavia has been proclaimed the best new car of 2018, according to a consumer vote by 43,000 car owners. In the vote for the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2018, Skoda’s new models proved to be a firm favourite with the public, with the VW-owned Czech manufacturer also securing the title of ‘Best Family Car’ for the Skoda Superb. Runners up for ‘New Car of the Year’ were the BMW 1 Series and the Peugeot 3008. Unlike other car awards which rely on editorial judging panels, Auto Trader’s New Car Awards were … [Read more...] about Skoda triumphs at New Car Awards 2018
Mini enthusiasts to flock to Norfolk race track for celebration of Britain’s best-loved car
PUBLISHED: 07:58 12 May 2018 | UPDATED: 07:58 12 May 2018 An iconic Mini Cooper badge. Picture: Chris Bishop Archant It is one of Britain’s best-loved cars that became a style icon while making motoring affordable to the 1960s generation. A Mini Cooper. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY And now Mini enthusiasts are to flock to a Norfolk racetrack this weekend for a celebration of all that is good about their favourite vehicle. Until it was built by the British Motor Corporation in 1959, the novel idea of owning a car was something of a dream for most families – with most cars and the cost of petrol out of reach for average earners. But with its distinctive compact design making it cheap to run and easy to drive, the Mini changed all that – with 1m rolling off the production lines at Longbridge and Cowley by 1965 and 3m by 1972. It reigned supreme at the top of the car market for 20 years until more modern and practical alternatives overtook it. A Mini Cooper. Picture: … [Read more...] about Mini enthusiasts to flock to Norfolk race track for celebration of Britain’s best-loved car
Iowa widow battles dealer after it crashes her new car, initially won’t replace it
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Iowa widow battles dealer after it crashes her new car, initially won't replace it After dealership crashes widow's car, it initially says it can't replace the vehicle because a leasing company owns it. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 8 Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Lee Rood, [email protected] Published 7:11 a.m. ChT May 6, 2018 | Updated 10:38 a.m. ChT May 7, 2018 CLOSE Here's how to get a fair price at the auto shop. USA TODAY CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN 8 COMMENT EMAIL MORE Marilyn Brown noticed the acrid smell in the new Hyundai almost immediately. But the 79-year-old lost her husband, David, to a long battle with … [Read more...] about Iowa widow battles dealer after it crashes her new car, initially won’t replace it
Your fancy new car steers and brakes for you; so why keep your hands on the wheel?
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Your fancy new car steers and brakes for you; so why keep your hands on the wheel? Driver-assist technology, such as Tesla Autopilot or Cadillac Super Cruise, requires drivers to monitor the road. But it may encourage too many risks. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 8 Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Marco della Cava, USA TODAY Published 8:00 p.m. ChT April 13, 2018 | Updated 11:50 p.m. ChT April 13, 2018 CLOSE USA Today's Nathan Bomey takes Cadillac's Super Cruise for a test drive. Video by Jarrad Henderson/USA TODAY CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN 8 COMMENT EMAIL MORE SAN FRANCISCO — Right now on a busy stretch … [Read more...] about Your fancy new car steers and brakes for you; so why keep your hands on the wheel?