Cars

BMW to launch diesel trade
07:13 2017-08-08

 BMW has announced its own diesel ‘scrappage scheme’ to incentivise the take-up of low CO2 models. Owners of EU4 or earlier oil-burning cars – not just BMWs – will be eligible for extra discounts ‘of up to €2000’ when trading up to a newer model. BMW UK has confirmed it will be running the scheme, with up …

Audi Campaign illustrates how using your phone warps your perception of the road
04:05 2017-08-07

Saatchi & Saatchi Bulgaria has launched a powerful print campaign for Audi to encourage people to “leave your phone while you drive.” The advertisements aim to pinpoint how using your phone can warp your perception of distances while you’re on the road, designyoutrust.com  has reported. In one print, a scenic cliff road is overlaid by an …

‘Electric cars are £330 more expensive to insure than the average car’ new report reveals
08:58 2017-08-03

Motorists forced to ditch their petrol and diesel cars to keep in line with the government’s anti-pollution ban could be stung by 45% higher insurance premiums, a report has warned. Drivers choosing to ‘go green’ by opting for electric could face a steep increase in their annual cover by an extra £330 a year, according …

2017 Frankfurt motor show preview
15:04 2017-07-31

The Frankfurt motor show is the largest car show of 2017 – and the queue of new cars is slowly building over the summer. Which is why we’re rounding up all the new metal, world debuts and launches from Germany in our handy one-stop shop for the Frankfurt auto show. Hosted at the Frankfurt Messe in the heart …