In a bid to give the mid-sized SUV's range a refresh before summer arrives, Jaguar has introduced two new versions of its F-Pace to the world: the 400 Sport and the 300 Sport. Adding more style and sportiness (if the name didn't already give the latter away), the new-for-22 models come with an exterior and interior upgrade, further refined infotainment system, and a more powerful mild hybrid package. More on that shortly.
Did you know that Nissan Leaf was the world’s best-selling electric car until the Tesla Model 3 came and stole its march? It might no longer sit atop of the global battery-powered car table, but Nissan’s electric hatchback remains a brilliant offering to the class with its mix of performance, range and sharp looks. And now, thanks to the introduction of a new external sound generator, it’s got a more refined voice for 2021, too, making it safer and more recognisable in town.
The UK’s Driver and Vehicles Licensing Agency has announced plans to launch digital provisional licences and MOT certificates in order to boost efficiency and cut waste. The shift from physical plastic cards and paper documents to digital equivalents is intended to reduce materials usage, speed up administration processes and reduce costs, enabling motorists to use their smartphones or the wallet app, as many of us already do to make card payments.
Buyers these days are certainly not short for choice in the crossover segment – that much is immediately clear when you note the number of compact, high-riding models in stock at cinch. Yet manufacturers still seem keen to find a class nook and cranny now and then. That brings us nicely to the new Volkswagen Taigo, a crossover that’s about the size of a Polo and smaller than a T-Cross, which mixes soft-SUV styling with a swooping roofline. In marketing talk, it’s a compact crossover-coupe, but by all measures it’s a slightly taller, more dramatic take on the VW hatchback formula.
Did you know that while smoking and vaping behind the is technically legal, there are strict rules that govern how and when you're allowed to do it? New research by Road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, found that 57% of smokers/vapers routinely take up their habit while driving, risking a £100 fine for not following the rules correctly. Ouch. Thankfully, it's not as complicated as you might think, so to help you stay on the right side of the law, we thought it best to run through the basics.
Think you know all of the UK's road signs? Well, we've listed some of the rarest (and therefore most misunderstood) signs presently used on the nation's road network, to test your knowledge and see if you can identify them. They're all in the Highway Code, but when was the last time you read that cover to cover?