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Peugeot E-308 SW review – the best electric estate? 2023

Verdict – Is the Peugeot E-308 SW a good car?
The Peugeot E-308[1] SW is a welcome addition to the electric estate car market, bringing a premium polish to a niche with few models to pick from. It’s not without its faults, however, with less punchy pe…

Smart #3 review – affordable coupe-SUV with plentiful kit 2023

Verdict – Is the Smart #3 a good car?
Smart might be reinventing itself as a manufacturer of electric SUVs, but the Smart #3 still has some of the fun quirks and charm of models like the Fortwo. It’s also much more practical, with a cabin spacious eno…

New Volvo EM90 revealed – a super-luxury electric MPV

Six seats arranged over three rows
Range of up to 458 miles
No word yet on UK availability

Following the release of the EX30 and EX90 SUVs, Volvo has been quick to introduce a third model to its electric lineup. This is the Volvo EM90, a six-seater …

Pothole breakdowns hit record high, says RAC

The RAC said it received 5,978 call-outs to breakdowns due to poor road surfaces in the UK between July and September.
That was the most for that quarter since the RAC began recording the data in 2006.
It represents a 46% increase from the 4,085 incide…

Trains cancelled as Storm Ciar?n hits Bristol region

Storm Ciaran swept across the southwest and south of England overnight posing a formidable threat in certain areas

There is major disruption on the Great Western Railway network due to Storm Ciarán.
The following routes are currently affected by th…

Agenda: No easy fixes on the road to green transport

The Government also announced a five-year delay in phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles, creating another obstacle on the route to net zero and fostering confusion which impacts investment in and production of low-emission vehicles. In Scotland[1], t…

The Aim 100 2023: 30 to 21

30. Ergomed 
Biotech company valuations came crashing down to earth as the threat from Covid-19 receded and interest rates rose. Naturally, this was not a welcome development for retail investors – but it undoubtedly created M&A opportunities. Pharmace…

Selle San Marco Shortfit 2.0 3D Carbon FX saddle

The innovative Selle San Marco Shortfit 2.0 3D Carbon FX is extremely comfortable but comes at a very high price, although it’s on a par with other 3D printed saddles.
If you don’t have £365 to spend on a new seat, check out our guide to the best bike …

Death and funeral notices this week as loved ones pay tribute

Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long-standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to share these. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk[1] – the UK’s …