Articles by Iain Reid
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STICK OR TWIST? 6 IN 10 UK DRIVERS PLAN TO STAY WITH THEIR EXISTING CAR BRAND WHEN CHANGING CARS, WITH TOYOTA AND TESLA TOPPING THE LIST7th Feb 2025A new survey of 23,000 UK car owners reveals that 6 in 10 (60%) intend to stick with their existing car brand when changing cars – with... -
SUPERSIZE BRITAIN: CAN OUR ROADS COPE WITH EVER-GROWING CARS?7th Feb 2025Cars keep getting bigger, and Carwow’s Mat Watson has been investigating the impacts this has on usability. -
The fastest movers: These vehicles will secure a quick sale21st Oct 2024When it’s the right time to change your car, all drivers want a smooth, stress-free and fast sale. Lucky for some vehicle owners, the... -
Petrol prices fall but Israel-Lebanon conflict could impact future costs4th Oct 2024UK drivers enjoyed a drop in fuel prices throughout September, with petrol and diesel prices both dropping by 6.5p per litre, according... -
Beware of fake DVSA parking penalty scam texts25th Sep 2024The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued an urgent warning about a scam that’s targeting drivers through fake text... -
Hybrid cars exempt from UK’s 2030 petrol and diesel ban17th Sep 2024Hybrid cars won’t be part of the UK’s 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, the government has confirmed. -
Traffic nightmare as busiest August bank holiday weekend predicted23rd Aug 2024This weekend’s August Bank Holliday is expected to be the busiest ever, with Leeds and Reading festivals and and high winds from Storm... -
The modifications that devalue cars the most22nd Aug 2024We asked drivers across the UK to tell us which car modifications they hate the most, and reveal which ones could actually make your car... -
What is a solid state battery for EVs?17th Jul 2024Solid state batteries are set to be a real game changer, making electric cars cheaper, safer, quicker to charge, longer lasting and with... -
Plug-in vehicles: which places are seeing the slowest growth?10th Jul 2024By 2035, the UK will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles. Discover which regions are falling behind in EV growth and public... -
M25 closures 2024: Third full-weekend closure scheduled for 12-15 July9th Jul 2024A section of the M25 will be completely closed this weekend – the third of five full-weekend closures affecting the major road as part of... -
What are the biggest reasons for selling our cars?13th Jun 2024There are many reasons why someone might part ways with their car, but what are the most popular reasons? -
Volvo EX30 recall: 72k EVs affected by software glitch12th Jun 2024Volvo has recalled virtually every one of its EX30 electric cars globally because of a glitch in the SUV’s software. -
Driving to the Euros? 5 things you need to know10th Jun 2024Carwow’s five tips for English and Scottish football fans driving to the Euro 2024 -
M25 closure this weekend: Overnight diversions for westbound drivers7th Jun 2024M25 westbound set to close overnight between 8-9 June as improvements to Junction 10 at Wisley continue