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The other type of hydrogen car is a hydrogen combustion vehicle. These cars are fitted with a combustion engine, but it is specifically engineered to burn hydrogen instead of traditional fuels. Having a traditional engine means these cars…

Electric car tyres have also been designed to minimise rolling resistance as much as possible, reducing energy wastage and increasing overall efficiency. Can I fit non-EV tyres to my electric car?Yes, you can fit non-EV specific tyres to…

Anyone caught using hands-free or Bluetooth devices also runs the risk of a €1,500 fine, as well as your licence being confiscated on the spot.   There are also some strict rules on transporting food items. Meat, milk and dairy products are…

ConnectedDrive services on cars from 2008 onwards include BMW Online, which has features such as weather, news, web browsing, office services and BMW Routes, which helps with uploading sat-nav directions to the car’s system. BMW AppsThere’s…

Waymo operates driverless taxis in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. Currently over 100,000 people per week use a Waymo taxi to get to a local destination, but the cars are limited on which roads they can use. However, the brand’s…

Some comprehensive policies will even cover you to drive hire cars or cars owned by other people, although this is rarely included within the small print of a young driver policy. Check the details of any comprehensive insurance, because…

Once you’ve been accepted, the finance provider will release the money to purchase your car and you’ll be contractually obliged to pay back a set amount by the end of an agreed time period. If you have taken out a Hire Purchase (HP) plan or…

There's nothing wrong with these repairs, but where the tread has been punctured, there will be damage to the belts that help the tyres retain their shape. Some tyres are unable to be repaired, and those that are may be limited in their…

As the world moves over from petrol and diesel cars to electric ones, there are a lot of questions about these new electrically powered models. One of the most common concerning how EVs drive is: do electric cars have gears? The answer is…

Electric cars are also assessed more stringently under WLTP than they were under NEDC. They start with a full battery, and are subjected to the same fuel economy cycle petrol and diesel cars undertake. Once the cycle is complete their…

Until you notify the DVLA of the transfer, you will technically still be liable for any speeding tickets, missed road tolls, congestion charges or parking fines accrued on the car. You could also get a fine of £1,000 for not informing the…

As with all airport parking where you leave your keys with the parking company, you should sign a form that confirms the condition of the vehicle when you left it, the mileage on the odometer and how much fuel is in the tank. Most airport…

Next, you’ll need to head to the Marketplace tab, create a new listing and then select ‘Vehicle’. From there, you’ll be able to input all of the information about your car, including its year, make, model and any other details you deem…

There's nothing wrong with these repairs, but where the tread has been punctured, there will be damage to the belts that help the tyres retain their shape. Some tyres are unable to be repaired, and those that are may be limited in their…

Having these ready before you start your application will help speed up the process. Online transfers can typically be completed in a couple of days while postal transfers may take a couple of weeks. The small print There's plenty of small…