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VideoBritish children are more eco-friendly than their US counterparts
British children are more eco-friendly than their US counterparts - with 47 per cent wanting an electric vehicle as their first car. A poll, of 1,000 kids aged 8-16, found this differs to youths in the US, who would prefer to drive an older vehicle they can modify. While 41 per cent of US children want a fuel-guzzling car and aren’t too bothered about ‘saving the planet’. In contrast, 17 per cent of UK children would rather get around by bike when they’re old enough to drive. And while 39 per ce
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Arona-therapy: Seat Arona Limited Edition
CAR REVIEW: Recently updated both inside and out, the familiar city SUV doesn’t give that much away to its rivals, writes Sean O’Grady. Now firmly into middle age, there’s still quite a lot to like
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UK’s rarest cars: 1973 Volkswagen K70, one of only 11 left
The K70 is one of the rarest Volkswagens in the UK and Michael McLean’s L version is one of only 11 of all types believed to remain on the road. It is also a model that played a vital role in the company’s history, as it predates the Passat, Scirocco and Golf as the first front-wheel-drive VW.
4-min read - LifestyleThe Telegraph
Cheaper than a campervan and easier than a tent: why ‘car booting’ is taking off
Along with adventurers, holidaymakers and business owners, I’m one of a wave of people beginning to recognise the genius of “car booting” – no, not rummaging for bargains amid piles of tat in a soggy field, but turning a car luggage area into a camper and saving thousands compared with the cost of buying and running a purpose-built campervan. Car boots are warmer than a tent and less faff to set up, to boot.
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Ford to invest $3 bn in Canada on 'Super Duty' pickup production
Ford announced Thursday it would invest $3 billion to expand production of its "Super Duty" pickup trucks at a Canadian factory, at which it has previously pushed back plans for electric vehicles. Oakville had previously been slated to produce EVs, but in April Ford announced it plans to push back a new three-row electric vehicle from 2025 to 2027, part of a wave of announcements by automakers delaying EV investments because of slower than expected growth in the American market.
2-min read - LifestyleThe Telegraph
How to use your car’s air conditioning effectively during the hot weather this summer
Summer has definitely showed up as temperatures continue to soar across the UK. In addition to remembering the sunblock, it is also worth knowing how to ensure your car’s air conditioning system is operating at its most efficient.
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Classic US cars and bikes on display at show this weekend
The American Car, Bike & Hot Rod Show will return to Stonham Barns Park, this weekend.
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