Should I buy a BMW i3 with range extender to reduce my fuel bill for a longer commute?

I currently own a 2014 BMW 3 Series 2.0d M Sport with 31,000 miles and I average 48 - 50mpg on my 50 mile round trip commute. I'm about to relocate due to work later in the year and the mileage is going...

Economical petrol engine for 25,000 annual mileage?

What simple engined economical petrol family cars can you suggest for mainly motorway use of 25,000 miles per annum? I am considering a Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI but wonder if the turbo will be problematic...

Motorway speed restrictions?

This morning I was travelling on the M1 Southbound when a speed limit of 50 mph was imposed at the M6/M1 junction. This continued for about 20 miles but at no time did either myself or my wife see ANY...

Luxury diesel coupe or saloon for up to £10k?

I am English, retired and living in France. I have a Corolla Verso for lugging stuff about and dogs. The price of diesel here makes that the choice - we are looking for a classy, long distance cruiser...

Motorway cruiser advice

I commute 90 miles a day with motorway driving and plan to get a used cruiser as my main priorities are driving comfort, stability and safety. Being a used car (c. 50-60K) reliability is important. What...

Middle lane bullying

Middle lane hogging is bad practice. However, an increasing number of bully-boys, travelling faster than the speed limit, seem to feel they no have the right to charge up behind and 'hound' anyone slower...

Why do HGVs try and overtake each other?

I've noticed on motorways recently that HGV drivers often try and overtake their colleagues despite having only a 2-3mph speed advantage over the truck in front. With lane one occupied by a truck doing,...