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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Wife's tribute to 'best husband' killed in crash
The family of a man killed when two vehicles collided at a junction have described him as "the most loyal and loving person". Jay Newby-Gallagher, 34, died when his Suzuki motorbike collided with a blue Renault Zoe car outside an Aldi store on Northway, at the junction of Dover Road in Maghull, in Sefton, on Wednesday at about 08:30 BST. Merseyside Police said a 34-year-old woman from South Tyneside, who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving, has since been released on conditional bail. His family paid tribute to Mr Newby-Gallagher as "the best" husband, son, brother, son-in-law and brother-in-law that anyone could wish for. "He was the kindest, most loyal, loving, and funny person you could ever meet," his family said, in a statement. "He would always light up any room with his smile and sense of humour, and he loved his family and our dog Bodie more than anything." His wife said: "It was truly an honour to be your wife, and life will never be the same without you. "You've taken a piece of me with you that I will never get back." "I've loved every second I got to spend with you, but it will never be enough time. I will love you forever, you will always be my home. "All your family and friends are so proud of the person you are, and we will all miss you forever." Det Sgt Kurt Timpson said police were continuing to appeal for information, and urged anyone who witnessed the incident, or events leading up to it, to contact the force. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. Merseyside Police
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
I'm a first-time driver & chose an EV as my first car – it's easy, convenient & cheap to run but there's a huge drawback
A FIRST-time driver has revealed how she's learning to pass her test in an electric car – thanks to the numerous upsides. However, she also admits there's one big drawback that might put off other young drivers from choosing an EV over a petrol or diesel motor. 2 2 Evie O'Flaherty, 17, from Hertfordshire, is learning to drive in her parents' Nissan Leaf and sees nothing but advantages – despite numerous teens opting to get their licence in a manual, petrol-powered set of wheels. Speaking to MoneySuperMarket, Evie said: 'Compared to a petrol vehicle, the Nissan Leaf is much easier to drive. It sounds nicer, there is less start-up, and it feels like a cleaner journey. 'It is really easy and convenient to charge up, and far cheaper to run – it only costs about 75p for 100 miles, compared to a tank of petrol. 'I've also been quite focused on sustainability and the environment from a young age, and I feel like an EV suits me much better for that reason.' Since a young age, Evie has been an advocate for electric vehicles – despite not growing up around them. She added: 'I've been encouraging my parents to drive EVs since I was about eight years old – they were thinking about it anyway, but I kept nudging them. 'Every time my dad mentioned a new car, I would say: 'Is it electric?' and finally his answer was 'yes'. We used to have two Saabs, and now we have the Leaf and a Tesla.' However, she does admit there is a major stumbling block when it comes to youngsters buying an electric car. 'EVs are obviously more expensive to buy, but I am happy to hold off until I can afford one rather than get on the road more quickly,' Evie said. 'I'm saving money to pay for my car by working as a tutor in my spare time. Dogs prefer EVs to fuel-powered cars with heart rates revealing exactly how your pet feels on drive, study shows_1 'So far, I've looked at the Nissan Leaf and electric Renault Zoe, which would cost around £4,000 to £6,000 if I bought one second-hand. 'My sister recently bought a Ford C-Max for £1,500, but she had to spend more than £3,000 on repairs, so it won't be much more expensive than that. 'Electric cars also seem to be getting more affordable all the time. 'The main attraction of a petrol car for me would be that they are more convenient for driving long distances, and there's a better infrastructure. 'But I've not really had any problems finding charging stations so far, and I don't need to drive long distances – I don't plan on taking a car to university. 'So it still feels like an EV would be the best fit for me.' Indeed, the Leaf and Zoe are among the cheapest ways to access EV ownership on the second-hand car market. What's more, the BMW i3 and often-forgotten Volkswagen e-Golf are becoming highly affordable – both costing, on average, under £7,000 at used car dealerships. Top Gear even recently suggested the Tesla Model 3 – one of the UK's most popular EVs – can now be found for around £10,000, with even the oldest iterations offering drivers around 250 miles of range. Sara Newell, Director of Insurance at MoneySuperMarket, said: 'The cost of getting an EV on the road is a topic of much debate. 'As our Household Money Index shows, young drivers are keen to drive electric cars, but it is still much more expensive for a first-time driver to get on the road with an electric car compared to a petrol equivalent. 'However, we can see light at the end of the tunnel as more electric cars come onto the market, and insurance premiums become more competitive – and in some cases, it can even be cheaper than insurance for a young driver with a petrol vehicle – especially if you shop around. 'We have developed an online tool to compare which EV is right for you.' The latest MoneySuperMarket Household Money Index (HMI) reveals the average cost of getting on the road with an electric vehicle (EV) is over £16,139. However, they also found that a third (32%) of youngsters plan to delay driving until they can afford an EV.
Scottish Sun
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
The six best used EVs to buy for under £10,000 including ‘radical' BMW and ‘gamechanger' Tesla
Read on to find out your best option that stays within budget CAR BARGAIN The six best used EVs to buy for under £10,000 including 'radical' BMW and 'gamechanger' Tesla Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE six best used EVs to buy for under £10,000 in 2025 have been revealed in a definitive list. The guide, compiled by experts at TopGear, includes a "radical" BMW and a "gamechanger" Tesla among its options for Brits. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 The Tesla Model 3 features in this handy list Credit: AP:Associated Press If you fancy going green without spending a fortune, second-hand electric cars are where it's at. That's why we have rounded up six of the best you can buy today for less than £10k. From quirky city runarounds to motorway mile munchers, there's never been a better time to plug in and power up. BMW i3 - from £5,195 7 The BMW i3 is available for just over £5k First up we have the BMW i3 which is available from £5,915. The i3 stormed onto the scene back in 2013, looking like it'd been plucked straight out of a sci-fi flick. But it was too ahead of its time, although it's now a total bargain. With its carbon fibre body, aluminium bones and futuristic interior, it was a "radical" rethink of what a city car could be, according to TopGear experts. But despite all that tech, BMW binned it in 2022 in favour of bulkier EVs. Early models came with a 22kWh battery, which later got bumped to 33kWh and finally 42kWh - good for up to 193 electric miles. Nissan Leaf - from £1,750 7 The Nissan Leaf is described as an EV bargain The Nissan Leaf put electric cars on the map in 2010 but it wasn't pretty. The OG model offered just 109 miles from its 24kWh battery. Dogs prefer EVs to fuel-powered cars with heart rates revealing exactly how your pet feels on drive, study shows_1 Still, prices now start at under two grand, making it an EV bargain, according to motor experts. That said, spend a bit more and go for the second-gen Leaf from 2018 onwards - 40kWh battery, 168 miles range, and a much nicer place to be. Yours from around £5k. Renault Zoe - from £1,850 7 Early Renault Zoe's are going for dirt cheap now Launched in 2012, the Zoe was Renault's shot at a small, affordable EV and it did the job well. Over time, its range grew from around 130 miles to a very respectable 242. However, the model was axed in 2024 in favour of the throwback Renault 5. You'll find early Zoes going dirt cheap now, but the sweet spot is a post-2016 model with a 41kWh battery and about 180 miles of range. Tesla Model 3 - from £10,000 7 The Tesla Model 3 was launched back in 2017 Credit: AP:Associated Press The Tesla Model 3 was a "game changer" for electric vehicles, according to TopGear pros. Launched in 2017, it smashed the one million global sales mark just four years later and helped make electric cars cool. Even the oldest versions still offer around 250 miles of range, and the Long Range models push that to 350. Just be aware to check for panel gaps and rattles as not every Model 3 was built to the tightest standards. Volkswagen e-Golf - from £6,450 7 The Volkswagen Golf comes in at under £7k Don't fancy shouting about your eco credentials? Then the e-Golf's your guy. It looks just like a normal Golf but runs on volts. The Mk7 arrived in 2014 with a 24.2kWh battery and 118 miles range, but the 2017 facelift (aka Mk7.5) got a bigger 35.8kWh unit with 185 miles on tap. It's comfy, quiet, and crucially doesn't have the annoying tech of the newer Mk8. Kia e-Niro - from £10,000 7 The Kia e-Niro is another top EV to choose from If you want no-nonsense electric motoring, the Kia e-Niro ticks every box. It looks and feels like a regular crossover but underneath, it's a rock-solid electric car with bags of range. Entry-level versions pack a 39kWh battery for 180 miles, but the real winner is the 64kWh model, giving up to 282 miles. Most used ones are still covered by Kia's cracking seven-year warranty too which gives you added peace of mind.
The Irish Sun
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
The six best used EVs to buy for under £10,000 including ‘radical' BMW and ‘gamechanger' Tesla
THE six best used EVs to buy for under £10,000 in 2025 have been revealed in a definitive list. The guide, compiled by experts a t , include s a "radical" BMW and a "gamechanger" Tesla among its options for Brits . 7 The Tesla Model 3 features in this handy list Credit: AP:Associated Press If you fancy going green without spending a fortune, second-hand electric cars are where it's at. That's why we have rounded up six of the best you can buy today for less than £10k. From quirky city runarounds to motorway mile munchers, there's never been a better time to plug in and power up. BMW i3 - from £5,195 7 The BMW i3 is available for just over £5k First up we have the BMW i3 which is available from £5,915. Read More in Motors The i3 stormed onto the scene back in 2013, looking like it'd been plucked straight out of a sci-fi flick. But it was too ahead of its time, although it's now a total bargain. With its carbon fibre body, aluminium bones and futuristic interior, it was a "radical" rethink of what a city car could be, according to TopGear experts. But despite all that tech, BMW binned it in 2022 in favour of bulkier EVs. Most read in Motors Early models came with a 22kWh battery, which later got bumped to 33kWh and finally 42kWh - good for up to 193 electric miles. Nissan Leaf - from £1,750 7 The Nissan Leaf is described as an EV bargain The Nissan Leaf put electric cars on the map in 2010 but it wasn't pretty. The OG model offered just 109 miles from its 24kWh battery. Dogs prefer EVs to fuel-powered cars with heart rates revealing exactly how your pet feels on drive, study shows_1 Still, prices now start at under two grand, making it an EV bargain, according to motor experts. That said, spend a bit more and go for the second-gen Leaf from 2018 onwards - 40kWh battery, 168 miles range, and a much nicer place to be. Yours from around £5k. Renault Zoe - from £1,850 7 Early Renault Zoe's are going for dirt cheap now Launched in 2012, the Zoe was Renault's shot at a small, affordable EV and it did the job well. Over time, its range grew from around 130 miles to a very respectable 242. However, the model was axed in 2024 in favour of the throwback Renault 5. You'll find early Zoes going dirt cheap now, but the sweet spot is a post-2016 model with a 41kWh battery and about 180 miles of range. Tesla Model 3 - from £10,000 7 The Tesla Model 3 was launched back in 2017 Credit: AP:Associated Press The Tesla Model 3 was a "game changer" for electric vehicles, according to TopGear pros. Launched in 2017, it smashed the one million global sales mark just four years later and helped make electric cars cool. Even the oldest versions still offer around 250 miles of range, and the Long Range models push that to 350. Just be aware to check for panel gaps and rattles as not every Model 3 was built to the tightest standards. Volkswagen e-Golf - from £6,450 7 The Volkswagen Golf comes in at under £7k Don't fancy shouting about your eco credentials? Then the e-Golf's your guy. It looks just like a normal Golf but runs on volts. The Mk7 arrived in 2014 with a 24.2kWh battery and 118 miles range, but the 2017 facelift (aka Mk7.5) got a bigger 35.8kWh unit with 185 miles on tap. It's comfy, quiet, and crucially doesn't have the annoying tech of the newer Mk8. Kia e-Niro - from £10,000 7 The Kia e-Niro is another top EV to choose from If you want no-nonsense electric motoring, the Kia e-Niro ticks every box. It looks and feels like a regular crossover but underneath, it's a rock-solid electric car with bags of range. Entry-level versions pack a 39kWh battery for 180 miles, but the real winner is the 64kWh model, giving up to 282 miles. Most used ones are still covered by Kia's cracking seven-year warranty too which gives you added peace of mind.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Does the £17k Volkswagen ID 1 really represent progress?
Range of "at least" 155 miles could mean the ID 1 can't go as far as the previous e-Up There's a lot to like about the Volkswagen ID 1. In an age when cars are forever growing bigger, here's a proper city car that's right-sized and looks great. A mainstream car brand committing to the A-segment is something to celebrate. But there's one big concern: with a promised range of 'at least' 155 miles, it's possible the ID 1 will go on sale in 2027 with basically the same range as offered by later versions of its spiritual predecessor, the e-Up. That doesn't feel like progress. To be fair, the ID 1 promises to be larger, more practical, more powerful and around £3000 cheaper than a new e-Up would have set you back in 2023 (and the e-Up benefitted from a government grant). Those are hard-won gains, and they haven't been easy. Still, it's a stark illustration of how making affordable electric cars is a huge challenge. EV batteries are slowly – glacially – getting cheaper, but they remain by far the most expensive part of a new EV. Volkswagen was determined to hit its €20,000 (£17,000) target for the ID 1, and the best way to do that is to right-size the battery for its intended urban use case. Trouble is, that requires buyers to accept a potentially unpalatable compromise. A range of 155 miles might be fine for the everyday, but what about those occasional weekend trips away? History suggests buyers are unlikely to compromise with their main or only car. It's concerning that, like the Renault Zoe, Nissan Leaf and e-Up in the early days of mass-market EVs a decade or so back, the likes of the ID 1 and Dacia Spring could find most success as budget second cars – a daily runaround that allows you to keep your bigger, posher car for the weekend. Which is great, but that means instead of widening access to electric mobility, the new wave of cheap EV is really providing further benefit to more affluent buyers who can afford two cars. Single-car owners on a budget who don't want to compromise will stick with petrol. None of that is Volkswagen's fault: it can produce cheaper EVs, but it can't control who buys them. And in an age when so many rivals have given up on smaller, more affordable cars, credit to it for persisting in a category that is no longer a huge profit driver. It's absolutely doing the right thing. But this is a reminder that there's a long way to go to making truly usable everyday EVs that are genuinely affordable – and that, at present, even the drive towards affordable EVs risks benefitting those who are better off. ]]>
