Kia EV9 declared World’s Best Car for 2024 in International Women’s Day Awards

The Kia EV9 has been declared the World's Best Car for 2024 by an esteemed panel of journalists judging the Women's Worldwide Car of the Year. This announcement coincides with International Women's Day, which aims to not only empower women but also acknowledge the connection between personal autonomy and automobiles in many countries. Prior to…

IWD: Falling support for EV adoption among women

L-R Nicola Hume, Ginny Buckley, Nicki Shields UK-wide survey conducted by Electrifying.com and The AA reveals fewer than one in ten women believe their next car will be electric 61% of women say they feel less confident at the prospect of driving an EV than they do a petrol or diesel car…

5 steps to avoid a vehicle breakdown

Temperatures expected to plummet to -5C in coming days Ice likely to make road conditions difficult Drivers urged to check batteries and antifreeze As Britain mops up after weeks of heavy rain and strong winds, GEM Motoring Assist is warning drivers to be ready for plunging temperatures and icy roads. The road safety and breakdown…

7 tips to protect your car from bad weather

Bad weather could leave motorists out of pocket if they fail to protect their cars from the elements. Below are seven tips for looking after your car this winter.... Drivers are legally responsible for the condition of their cars and must ensure they are roadworthy at all times. Even with an up-to-date MOT certificate, the…

6 car safety checks for all drivers this summer

Image Credit - Shutterstock Motorists have been told to carry out important safety checks on their cars before setting off on summer journeys, as the temperatures continue to rise. Basic car maintenance takes just a few minutes before setting off, but many motorists think their cars will be fine throughout the…

Half of Brits less tolerant with drivers because of ‘January Blues’

Nearly half (45%) of drivers admit being in a bad mood leads them to become more agitated and less tolerant with fellow drivers, according to new research by Citroën UK. The findings, from a survey of 2,000 UK drivers, highlighted some of the risks of being unhappy or in a bad mood whilst out on…

Top 5 Winter Weather Driving Tips 

With December and January being impacted by train strikes, it can be assumed that many will opt to drive long-distance this winter.   And with weather warnings across the UK, together with the experts at Bill Plant Driving School we share five tips all motorists should be aware of for staying safe on the roads this…

8 in 10 parents worry about road safety – including quiet EVs

A study of 1,200 mums and dads and their kids aged six to 17 found 37 per cent think their children are less sensible when out and about with friends and 28 per cent worry they ignore road safety rules altogether. Watching TikTok videos, playing games on their mobile phone and making videos on social…

World EV Day: 5 EV Myths Exposed

Today is World EV Day, so we've joined forces with the experts at Vanarama to debunk five common myths that stop motorists from switching to an electric vehicle (EV). Myth #1: They cost too much The truth: EV owners can save up to £3,108 per year Often people won’t pick an electric vehicle for their…

Nissan Ariya – a family-friendly EV for £43K

The Nissan Ariya offers a smooth, if not particularly exciting, ride ShinyShiny Editor Chris Price travels to Stockholm to test out Nissan’s latest EV, the family-friendly Ariya now available from £43,000... When it comes to Electric Vehicles, Nissan certainly knows a thing or two. While other mass market manufacturers – most notably VW – have…