2021’s New Electric Cars

2020 saw a boom in new electric cars, and 2021 is looking like another bumper year for the electric vehicle market.  Below we list some of those cars making an appearance in the second half of 2021. The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo was due for release in 2020 but fell victim to the pandemic, so it is now scheduled for release from June 2021 onwards The electric version of BMW’s X3 SUV, the iX3, was debut mid-2020 and is set for a Summer 2021 release. Lotus’ Evija costs a whopping £2.05m with a deposit of £250,000.  They have already sold out of the 2021 allocation with a release not due... Read More »

How Many Electric Car Charging Stations Are Now in the UK?

For any who have contemplated buying an electric vehicle (EV), the biggest concern is charging stations. One reason people may be hesitant to purchasing a EV car is the worry that they will have difficulty finding a charging station on longer journeys. Despite this concern, it may be surprising to learn that the electric car market in the UK is growing quite quickly, with over 40 different types of EV vehicles available and 90,000 EV’s registered and out on the roads. The government has also invested £37million to install 8,500 electric charging points to make longer distances more realistic. There are currently around 4,200 EV charging locations with more popping... Read More »

The Design Of A Tesla

When you look at all the electric vehicles on the market today, they all look the same. Which is to say, not exactly beautiful. Most are squat, ugly hatchbacks with some odd design feature or accent. None have the smooth look of the Model S or the capacity for a surprise like the Model X. The forthcoming Model 3 has been criticised as being the ugliest of Tesla’s three vehicles. But that hasn’t stopped nearly a half million people from forking over their money in a deposit to reserve one. Electric cars are still very much in their infancy. Though they enjoy blanket media coverage, the EV market still has... Read More »

Is your car ready for the winter weather?

As the wintery weather is fast upon us, it is even more important to get your vehicle ready and prepared for those icy roads. As well as all the small changes from using antifreeze in your window fluid, you must check the most important items such as the tyres. Tyres should be checked regularly all year round, however, during the winter it is good to have the optimum grip to avoid skidding on icy patches on the road. Tyres should have a tread of at least 3mm, any less than this and you increase the risk of accidents and your car is not safe to drive on the road. Not... Read More »

How to choose the right car for you

When it comes to buying your own car, you may be hit with so many different options, making it hard to choose the right car for you. Buying your own car should be a fun and exciting process, that’s why we have broken down some things to consider before you buy: Automatic or manual- the transmission of the car is really down to preference and what you feel comfortable driving. Automatics are known to be smoother and a little easier to drive, while some drivers prefer the control they have when driving a manual car. Petrol or diesel- the fuel of your car may alter the power when it comes... Read More »