Tag: News
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MG Cyberster debuts at Auto Shanghai
An exciting new chapter in the MG story has just been announced at Auto Shanghai 2023 with the company officially confirming production plans of its unique high-performance EV sports car – Cyberster. The two-seat roadster marks a much-anticipated return to sportscar production by the celebrated MG marque, with Cyberster poised to bring the story right…
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All tyred out! How old tyres are a growing problem
Checking tyre tread levels is a must-do for all responsible UK motorists, but knowing the age of your tyres can be just as important if you want to avoid calling-out your breakdown provider this spring. Lee Puffett, Managing Director of Start Rescue, one of the UK’s largest breakdown companies explains: “Better weather means all kinds…
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Charging for charge: how an EV duty might fix motoring taxes
The rising popularity of electric vehicles is creating a black hole in public finances that, if left unchecked, could see the Government lose out on £32 billion in tax. While some believe only nationwide road pricing can provide the answer, a new report suggests the groundwork is already being laid for a far simpler solution.…
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MG achieves record first quarter sales result in 2023
MG Motor UK has announced record results in the first three months of 2023 – with new SMMT data establishing the company as the second best-selling manufacturer of electric cars in the UK. MG registered 20,679 new cars in the first quarter of 2023, marking a significant 49.4% increase on the same period in 2022.…
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£135 for eight hours! Eye-watering short stay car park charges to avoid this Easter
£135 for eight hours! Eye-watering short stay car park charges to avoid this Easter. The temptation to grab the first possible parking space nearest to a hotel or station when on a city break is something many motorists will have experienced, but with the Easter getaway approaching, the need to avoid the eye-watering charges in…
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Recovery experts looking to beat the Beast from the East 2
Britain’s leading vehicle breakdown provider is responding to reports of a potential polar vortex during February. The organization’s own in-house weather specialist, Lee Wylie, constantly monitors weather patterns around the UK, so that it is prepared for any scenario. With concerns that a potential polar vortex could bring a huge disruptive freeze, similar to the…
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The UK’s classic motorcycle fleet accounts for just 0.05% of all transport emissions, new report from loop reveals
The humble Honda C90 and trusty Triumph Bonneville are the most popular classic bikes with British enthusiasts according to a new report that details the carbon footprint of the UK’s historic motorcycles. Following on from its earlier report that quantified the carbon footprint of the UK’s classic car parc, awarding-winning automotive PR and communications agency…
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Start rescue responds to increases in driver anxiety
Britain’s leading vehicle breakdown provider has witnessed an increase in the percentage of drivers displaying anxiety with the summer and early autumn months of 2022 seeing a peak in motorists needing further support. Data from Start Rescue’s Control Centre showed that the percentage of customers in autumn 2022 needing extra levels of reassurance and help,…
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Making the best better: Milltek Sport’s Porsche 911 (992) titanium Signature Series spearheads brands comprehensive Porsche portfolio
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‘Cone free Christmas’ supported by leading recovery team
Start Rescue, Britain’s best value breakdown and roadside recovery service, believes that a ‘cone free Christmas’ is excellent news for motorists. National Highways has just announced that over 900 miles of roadworks will be removed before the main get-away and this means that 98 per cent of motorways and A-roads will be completely clear until…
