by Karl Dyson | Jun 29, 2026 | EV Electric Cars
It is a question I get asked a lot, and it is one I have lived through personally. For years I ran a BMW M140i, spending around £70 a week on fuel and carrying a £200 a month bank loan on top of it. Expensive servicing. No warranty. Permanently waiting for something...
by Karl Dyson | Jun 29, 2026 | Adblue
The AdBlue warning light on a VAG diesel is one of those dashboard messages that makes people panic. It should not, as long as you understand what it is telling you and act before the countdown runs out. Here is everything you need to know, kept short and to the...
by Karl Dyson | Jun 23, 2026 | Hypermiling 101
Well, here we are. The UK has decided to have an actual summer for once (with some predicted record temperatures), and while that’s great, it does come with a set of challenges for anyone who cares about fuel efficiency or EV range. Heat is not your car’s...
by Karl Dyson | Jun 20, 2026 | EV Rally
I set my alarm for stupid o’clock, checked into a Stevenage Travel Lodge the night before, and told myself it would all be worth it. It was. BYD had invited me to take part in the London to Brighton Electric Vehicle Rally in the Atto 2 I have been testing over...
by Karl Dyson | Jun 11, 2026 | new cars
Owning a car offers freedom, convenience, and flexibility, but it also comes with ongoing costs that can add up over time. Fuel prices, repair bills, insurance, road tax, and depreciation all contribute to the true cost of keeping a vehicle on the road. For many...
