We don’t all need a Tesla Model 3 (RRP: £42,500). There are accessible EVs – such as the Skoda Citigo e IV hatchback and the MINI Electric hatchback – but they’re still several thousand pounds more expensive than the petrol trims of the same cars. But with the government’s g...
Last week, we looked at the pros and cons of buying and running a hybrid vehicle. We concluded that, provided you didn't mind paying a little more on the purchase price, that their smooth driving characteristics and great gas mileage makes them hard to beat for green-minded buyers. Now ...
Well, in the early days of these modern electric vans their limited range between charges and the significant amount of time it took to top up the batteries meant a back-up diesel vehicle was often needed to compensate for the downtime in productivity of the electric one. Now, though, bat...
Should I Idle My Diesel Engine on Cold Mornings? Well, first things first: Always check your owner’s/operating manual to confirm proper procedures to ensure a long life for your diesel engine. Having said that, diesel engines don’t need to idle for very long before driving, even on cold...
The worst type of behaviour in kitchens is...poor timekeeping and uniform. I think they're very important and get overlooked. Being five minutes late is still late and coming to work and not being presentable is not acceptable. If you work in Boots, House of Fraser, Selfridges or a hair...
Still not sure whether to buy a mild hybrid? These pros and cons should help you decide: The benefits of driving a mild-hybrid car –No different to drive than a regular petrol or diesel-powered car –They don’t need to be plugged in to save fuel, as is the case with plug-in hyb...
Refuelling a car, whether powered by petrol, diesel or battery, is an important responsibility of car ownership. Follow this guide to get it right
) need to go. I haven't ever really gone actively car shopping, I just seem to have things fall into my lap and I agree to buy them. I buy stuff from fellow enthusiasts who don't want to deal with Craigslist or Bring A Trailer. It's a bad habit of mine that I'm trying to ...
The idea behind the ban is of course to also help the country reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and meet its climate targets, which may not happen unless both petrol and diesels areremoved from citiesmuch sooner than expected. “If we are serious about being EV world leaders, the governmen...
Why shouldn’t I buy one?Oh boy, where do I start? I suppose with the engines, first of all, they’re not that great. The straight 5 turbo diesel is about 1/3 too small for everyday driving. In “normal” mode, you press the accelerator down a very long way and eventually the ...