John Evans | Autocar

Car review

Used Ford C-Max 2010-2019 review

The Ford C-Max is as much fun to drive as it is easy to live with, with plenty of credibility in the used market

8 November 2023

Used Ford C-Max 2010-2019 review

Motorists are offered up to £2000 towards the cost of a ULEZ-compliant car

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Frustration as ULEZ scrappage scheme struggles to meet demand

TfL and vehicle breakers inundated as thousands of Londoners apply for ULEZ grant

2 November 2023

Frustration as ULEZ scrappage scheme struggles to meet demand

Car review

Used Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 2012-2018 review

A stylish MPV with all the practicality you could ever need. But will it throw any second-hand curveballs?

30 October 2023

Used Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 2012-2018 review

Bedeo is targeting 20,000 conversions per year, refurbishing every van it gets

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UK firm launches retrofit range-extender for ageing diesel vans

Tech is independent of drivetrain and prolongs service life of vans for around £25k

19 October 2023

UK firm launches retrofit range-extender for ageing diesel vans

Damage can cause lithium ion batteries to catch fire

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How much of a fire risk are electric vehicles?

A lithium ion battery blaze is almost impossible to put out. We look at why that is, how fire services are handling it and what can be done to minimise risks

12 October 2023

How much of a fire risk are electric vehicles?

Euro NCAP is planning to improve its real-world evaluation of ADAS

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Experts probe role of ‘annoying’ ADAS technology

Safety bodies focus on human behaviour as motorists reject the proliferation of driver assistance systems

3 October 2023

Experts probe role of ‘annoying’ ADAS technology

Car review

Used Volkswagen Scirocco 2008-2017 review

Golf-based coupe was a fitting revival for the classic nameplate, and an even better used buy

2 October 2023

Used Volkswagen Scirocco 2008-2017 review

Most 30mph roads in Wales are now 20mph

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Lower speed limits unlikely to improve air quality

Leading scientist warns against £32 million move as research finds cars become less efficient at low speed

2 October 2023

Lower speed limits unlikely to improve air quality

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Meet 'Risky' Phil, the UK's leading anti-ULEZ campaigner

We head to Lincolnshire to interview the founder of a campaign group that aims to “stand up against unjust, undemocratic and unnecessary political interference".

30 September 2023

Meet 'Risky' Phil, the UK's leading anti-ULEZ campaigner