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In a detailed analysis, “UK Pothole Statistics & Trends 2024,” presented by Vehicle Contracts Ltd., a leading car leasing specialist, offers an alarming insight into the growing issue of pothole prevalence in the UK and its significant impact on motorists and local economies. Key Findings ● An average of six potholes per mile on council-controlled roads in England and Wales. ● Over 1.4 million potholes filled in England and Wales between 2022-2023. ● The RAC attended over 8,100 pothole-related breakdowns in a single quarter in 2023. ● Total cost of pothole damage to British drivers hit £1.7 billion in 2023.…

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Latest research from Used Car Retailer of the Year 2023, Cargiant, reveals that German brand Audi is the capital’s favourite car brand. Utilising latest Google search volume trends, Cargiant have analysed numerous brands and models to unearth some interesting trends. Check out all of the key findings below: Audi Leads with Unmatched Popularity Our research indicates a robust preference for Audi, with three of its models – the Audi A1, A3, and Q3 – securing spots in London’s top 10 favourite cars. Additionally, 10 Audi models feature in the top 50, signifying the brand’s impressive appeal in the capital. This…

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The Dacia Manifesto has clinched the Concept Car Design of the Year accolade, securing the top spot through the votes of a distinguished global panel comprising professional car designers. The announcement was made in the latest edition of Car Design Review, published by Car Design News. This year’s panel, consisting of 16 judges, included design leaders from prominent automotive brands such as Audi, Ford, Lamborghini, Lucid, and Mercedes, among others. Judges were not permitted to vote for their own designs or those from other brands within their group, ensuring a transparent and credible voting process. James McLachlan, the editor of…

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The ID. Buzz Cargo-based ‘Glamper Van’ is back for more festival fun this summer as it heads out on tour, visiting The British Motor Show and Car Fest South later this month. The one-of-a-kind mobile photobooth features a throwback festival livery and is kitted out with an Instagram-friendly studio, lighting, and props. The integrated camera features a makeover filter to help visitors capture the festival atmosphere. The new Glamper Van debuted last month at PennFest 2023, and will now stop off at The British Motor Show (17-20 August) and Car Fest South (25-27 August). In addition to the Glamper Van,…

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Volkswagen ID.7 prototype reviews Getting behind the wheel of the new Volkswagen ID.7 in prototype form is a surprise – thankfully, a pleasant one. Every VW ID model we’ve tried thus far has disappointed somewhat in terms of cabin design, material quality and infotainment, but the German company has been busy taking on board customer feedback from those earlier efforts, it seems. The prototype, described as “90 to 95 per cent finished”, feels far more premium inside than we’ve come to expect from electric VWs and that bodes very well for the latest member of the ID family, which is…

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A closer look at the new Volkswagen ID 2all concept. Designer Andreas Mindt says elements have been inspired by classic VW models including the Beetle, Golf and Scirocco. Development of the ID. 2all is based on the latest evolutionary stage of the modular electric drive (MEB) platform. Kai Grünitz, Member of the Brand Board of Management responsible for Development: “The ID. 2all will be the first MEB vehicle with front-wheel drive. We are exploiting the great flexibility offered by our modular electric drive (MEB) platform and will set new standards in terms of technology and everyday usability with the MEB…

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As the fourth model in the series, the Audi activesphere concept marks the culmination of sphere concept vehicles by the brand with the four rings. Following on from the Audi skysphere roadster in 2021, and both the Audi grandsphere saloon, and the Audi urbansphere space concept in April 2022, a four-door crossover coupé with an astonishingly versatile body design is now making its debut. Standing 4.98 meters long, the highly elegant car is more than a mere luxury-class sports car, with impressive ground clearance, and large 22-inch wheels announcing its off-road talent. The Sportback rear of the activesphere can turn…

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Some people invest in stocks and real estate – others invest in cars. While investing is a risky business, by choosing the right model, you can win in the long run. Usually, cars that grow in value the most are rare, exclusive, and well-preserved. carVertical automotive experts made a list of cars whose value should go up in the future and bring their owners profit. Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) The Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) was an extremely popular model at some point, and its value is steadily growing. In the ‘70s, Mercedes-Benz dedicated 10 times more budget for new car manufacturing than…

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While modern cars come with many advanced safety systems and features, they still end up in accidents. The global share of damaged vehicles is 52.4%, so statistically, every second car suffers harm after leaving a manufacturing plant. What’s even more interesting – some vehicle brands are more prone to accidents than others. Automotive experts from automotive data company carVertical did some research to find out which car brands in the UK have the most damaged vehicles and to determine the average monetary value of those damages. 1 out of 3 Lamborghinis have been in an accident Lamborghini takes the top…

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In Europe, the Jeep brand has already made a big shift by offering only electrified SUVs in countries such as Germany and France. By the end of this year, 100% of the Jeep SUV portfolio will be electrified in almost all of the European markets. The plan revealed today builds upon this 4xe momentum, developing a portfolio of capable, fully electric vehicles designed and rightsized for Europe. The brand will introduce four zero-emission vehicles in Europe by 2025, with offerings in the main volume segments. As a result of this product onslaught, all the Jeep vehicles on sale in the…

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