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Green UK: Less than a fifth of EV buyers comfortable relying on public chargers

UK: Less than a fifth of EV buyers comfortable relying on public chargers

What Car? research suggests there's less confidence in the public charging network than there was six months ago.
By James Fossdyke 16 March 2023
Industry UK drivers holding on to cars for longer amid cost-of-living crisis

UK drivers holding on to cars for longer amid cost-of-living crisis

Consumer mag What Car? says the trend is harming the car industry.
By James Fossdyke 10 February 2023
Races and Chases UK: Audi RS3 drag races Kia EV6 GT: Can five cylinders beat two electric motors?

UK: Audi RS3 drag races Kia EV6 GT: Can five cylinders beat two electric motors?

The hot hatch duels an electric crossover off the line.
By Brian Potter 03 August 2022
12:44 Races and Chases UK: Urban mobility EV drag race contends to be the slowest so far

UK: Urban mobility EV drag race contends to be the slowest so far

It's seldom that the most exciting part of the race is at the tail.
By Brian Potter 25 July 2022
Industry UK: Cost-of-living crisis delays car purchases

UK: Cost-of-living crisis delays car purchases

The crisis has also pushed some buyers from new car sales into the used market.
By James Fossdyke 21 July 2022
13:48 Races and Chases UK: Urban transport drag race is probably the slowest we've seen so far

UK: Urban transport drag race is probably the slowest we've seen so far

This is the most serene drag race ever.
By Brian Potter 06 June 2022
15:00 Head to Head UK reviewer reckons Tesla Model 3 is better than Hyundai Ioniq 5

UK reviewer reckons Tesla Model 3 is better than Hyundai Ioniq 5

The best-selling EV of all time reigns supreme over the Ioniq 5 in a comparison test by WhatCar? UK.
By Brian Potter 13 December 2021
Head to Head Which mini-EV sold in Europe is the quickest in a drag race?

Which mini-EV sold in Europe is the quickest in a drag race?

What Car? pits the Citroen Ami, Renault Twizy, Reva G-Wiz and Micro Electric against one another to find out.
By Andrei Nedelea 04 August 2021
Awards Tesla & other EVs win big in 'What Car?' 2021 Car Of The Year awards

Tesla & other EVs win big in 'What Car?' 2021 Car Of The Year awards

Tesla's Model 3, Model X, and over-the-air updates all earn a major award.
By Steven Loveday 21 January 2021
02:07 Feature Find out why What Car? named the BMW iX3 best large electric SUV of 2021

Find out why What Car? named the BMW iX3 best large electric SUV of 2021

The UK's biggest car-buying brand explains its decision.
By Tom Moloughney 14 January 2021
New car cash discounts of more than 20 percent available

New car cash discounts of more than 20 percent available

Ahead of the new 70 number plates coming in, new cars can be bough with big discounts.
By Dominik Wilde 20 August 2020
Range / Efficiency New cars five percent thirstier than official figures, study shows

New cars five percent thirstier than official figures, study shows

That's despite the introduction of a new, more "real-world" test in 2017.
By James Fossdyke 19 June 2020
Government Third of new car buyers hold out for government incentives

Third of new car buyers hold out for government incentives

Study suggest customers are waiting for a "scrappage scheme-like" inducement.
By James Fossdyke 12 June 2020
Industry Surge of new car buyers expected when showrooms open in June

Surge of new car buyers expected when showrooms open in June

The end of lockdown is expected to see a huge uplift in demand for new models.
By James Fossdyke 13 May 2020
Industry Move fast for deals on new cars, says What Car?

Move fast for deals on new cars, says What Car?

The consumer magazine reckons discounts will be slashed when lockdown is lifted.
By James Fossdyke 01 May 2020
Green Minimum UK wait times for EVs revealed

Minimum UK wait times for EVs revealed

If you want to get into EV ownership, this is how long you'll have to wait.
By Dominik Wilde 09 April 2020
Official Lexus CT hybrid voted UK’s most reliable used car

Lexus CT hybrid voted UK’s most reliable used car

While the Audi A3 diesel was the worst.
By Dominik Wilde 19 March 2020
Car makers offer huge discounts ahead of March plate change

Car makers offer huge discounts ahead of March plate change

Now's the time to bag yourself a bargain.
By James Fossdyke 11 February 2020
Green Lack of understanding puts motorists off electric cars, study says

Lack of understanding puts motorists off electric cars, study says

Motorists say it takes them three months to understand EVs as well as conventional cars.
By James Fossdyke 21 March 2019
Technology Changing a car's headlight bulb can cost more than £800

Changing a car's headlight bulb can cost more than £800

Some used cars risk being written off if lights are damaged.
By James Fossdyke 06 November 2018
PCP car buyers can save more than those paying cash

PCP car buyers can save more than those paying cash

Manufacturer deposit contributions are helping finance customers save money.
By Motor1.com Staff 20 August 2018
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