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Auto Express
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Help! I need a ULEZ-friendly premium estate for £25,000
Dear Auto Express, I'm self-employed and need a smart, ULEZ-compliant petrol estate for work. What are my best options around £25,000? - Victor Hill, via E-mail Say what you like about the motivations, but there's little doubt that Mayor of London Sadiq Khan's decision to extend the capital's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to all London boroughs in August 2023 has had a major impact on daily running costs for anyone 'lumbered' with a non-compliant car. Advertisement - Article continues below If you live or work within the ULEZ zone, chances are you'll also want to avoid the £12.50 daily charge for a non-compliant model. You can find out if a car will face the levy by typing its reg number into the TFL website. Meanwhile, here's a trio of compliant estate cars we think will meet your needs. Here's our expert pick of three ULEZ compliant estate cars available for a budget of £25,000, together with links to buy them through our Buy a Car service … For: The everyman of premium estates. Difficult to fault The everyman of premium estates. Difficult to fault Against: Neither as agile as BMW nor as swanky as Merc A budget of £25,000 is pretty healthy, and there's a wide range of Audi A4 Avants to choose from. That includes diesel models, but we're guessing most people will prefer petrol these days, if only to hedge their bets against possible future clampdowns. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below We're focusing on the 148bhp 2.0-litre 35 TSI variant, which can deliver 40.9mpg in automatic guise and will cost only £165 a year to tax. A budget of £25k buys a Sport or Black Edition on a 21 plate with between 20,000 and 30,000 miles, but all are loaded with creature comforts. Advertisement - Article continues below Arguably, the Audi A4 is at its most compelling in Avant estate form. It may not match the BMW 3 Series for ultimate dynamic feel, but for anyone driving in London, that will hardly be relevant. The A4 rides best on the standard wheels and tyres fitted to the entry-level 35 TFSI model, and its 0-62mph time of 8.9 seconds is respectable. The interior is a lovely place to sit in London traffic, too, especially if you avoid the cloth-trimmed seats in base Technik models. Buy a facelifted car from 2019 onwards and it will feature a 10.1-inch touchscreen and Audi's superb Virtual Cockpit digital instruments. See our used Audi A4 Avant deals For: Best handling of trio, and the biggest boot Best handling of trio, and the biggest boot Against: You'll need to stretch the budget If the sharp handling of this rear-drive BMW doesn't win you over, this Touring version of the 3 Series has another trump card: it has the biggest boot here. Its capacity of 500 litres beats the A4's 495 litres and the Merc's 460. With the seats down, the BMW offers 1,510 litres, the Audi 1,495 litres and the Mercedes 1,480 litres. We spotted a 2021 2.0 320i M Sport Touring with 36,000 miles on the clock for £23,990. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below The latest facelift only came out last year, but the model prior of the 3 Series arrived in 2019 and it's possible to get a reasonable mileage example well within budget and comes with desirable hi-tech infotainment features such as the digital dials and 12.3-inch central screen fitted when you choose the popular M Sport trim. Just as with the Audi (above), we'd recommend going for the smallest petrol engine, which in this case is the 181bhp 320i, while all of SE, Sport and M Sport trims come with plenty of equipment. See our used BMW 3 Series Touring deals For: Superlative cabin, engaging to drive, good value Superlative cabin, engaging to drive, good value Against: Less competitive on boot space You won't get an estate version of the latest Mercedes C-Class with a budget of £25k, but you can buy the previous generation. This was revised in 2018, and the updates included a large, centrally mounted 10.25-inch tablet-style screen in a cabin that makes you feel like you're in a mini-S-Class limo. The C-Class runs the 3 Series close for driver appeal too, but it loses out a little on practicality. We'd skip the C180 and go for the 1.5-litre C200 model. A budget of £24,000 gives you a choice of 2021-model-year cars with around 40,000 miles, and in AMG Line trim. The W205 C-Class hails back to 2014, but a mid-life update in 2018 made sure it stayed competitive until its replacement arrived in 2021. Like both rivals here, it offers an array of punchy petrol and diesel engines, and there are extreme AMG-tuned versions to boot. All are great to drive and own, while the fact that a new version has been around for a while will naturally push down prices of this car– a further bonus for anyone considering this generation, which comes in familiar SE, Sport or AMG Line trims. Judging by the options available on the used market, the latter is by far the most popular. If you want a version with a manual gearbox, you'll have to pick either the base C200d or the C180 variant. See our used Mercedes C-Class Estate deals Did you know you can buy a used car with Auto Express? Choose from tens of thousands of cars with trusted dealers around the UK. Click here to buy used with Auto Express now... 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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Atlanta named 2nd most expensive city for rentals in metro area
A new rent report from Zumper named Atlanta as the second most expensive city to rent in across the metro area. With a one-bedroom apartment rental price at $1,600 and a two-bedroom unit at $2,100 on average, Zumper said Atlanta was only lower to rent in than Alpharetta, where rents are averaging $1,760 for a one-bedroom unit. The real estate company said Atlanta's prices had fallen by 0.6% for a one-bedroom and the two-bedroom prices had stayed unchanged. The City of Roswell's rental prices were the third highest in the area, with rent at $1,560 for a single bedroom unit. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Ex-sheriff Victor Hill plans to run against Rep. Nikema Williams in Democratic primary Raids uncover largest fentanyl pill operation in state history in Atlanta, Douglasville Man charged with posing as nurse, dispensing morphine at Haralson nursing home By comparison, Zumper said Georgia's average rental price for a one-bedroom apartment was $1,305 last month. On the bottom of metro area rental scale was Carrollton, where rents are less than $900 for a one-bedroom unit, Zumper said. Next were LaGrange, with rents at $930 and Griffin, at $990. The Zumper rent report said that over the past year, Alpharetta prices had gone down 2.2% and Atlanta had fallen by 3%, but Roswell was up almost 10% for just a single bedroom apartment. For two-bedroom units, Atlanta was unchanged in the past month and year, while Alpharetta was down 8.3% and Roswell was up 4.7%. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ex-sheriff Victor Hill plans to run against Rep. Nikema Williams in Democratic primary
Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill announced on Tuesday night that he plans to run for Congress. Hill, who was released from federal prison last year, said he will challenge Georgia Rep. Nikema Williams in the 2026 Democratic primary. Williams, who succeeded the late Rep. John Lewis in Georgia's 5th Congressional District, was re-elected in Nov. 2024. Hill said he was encouraged to consider a congressional run by his fellow inmates at Forrest City Federal Correctional Institution in Arkansas. 'They also became my political advisors.. it was their idea,' said Hill in the announcement on his podcast. 'They are the ones who told me that hey, a convicted felon can run for Congress.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Hill served as Clayton County Sheriff for nearly 15 years before he was found guilty of using unreasonable force and violating inmates' constitutional rights in 2022. Jurors found that Hill caused physical pain and bodily injury to six men by strapping them down and leaving them in restraint chairs inside the Clayton County Jail, sometimes for hours. After his guilty verdict, the state revoked Hill's law enforcement certification. Under Georgia law and POST rules, an officer is not allowed to continue in that capacity with a felony conviction. Hill served 18 months in federal prison before he was released in 2024. A felon convicted in federal court can run for Congress. RELATED STORIES: Former Clayton Co. Sheriff Victor Hill loses latest appeal effort on federal conviction 'Vigilante Sheriff?' Victor Hill writing book about 'untold story' behind his incarceration Victor Hill moved from federal prison, transferred to community confinement [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill expected to announce campaign
The Brief Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill expected to announce a campaign for Congress tonight. Hill was convicted of violating the constitutional rights of detainees in 2022. Hill served time in prison, but is now on probation. CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. - Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill is expected to make a significant announcement regarding his political future Tuesday evening. Hill, who was convicted in 2022 for violating the constitutional rights of detainees by ordering them to be held in a restraint chair for hours, served time in federal prison and was released last spring. In April 2024, he lost an appeal to overturn his conviction. He is currently serving six years of probation. RECENT STORIES Former Clayton County sheriff Victor Hill loses appeal in 2022 case Clayton County approves $5M settlement over alleged abuse in jail Victor Hill, former Clayton County sheriff, reportedly penned book while in prison Victor Hill criticizes current Clayton County sheriff FOX 5 I-Team: Convicted Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill files to receive retirement benefits Despite his legal troubles, Hill has hinted at a possible return to the political arena. According to a YouTube post, he is considering a run for Congress. Hill is set to make a campaign announcement at 7:30 tonight, where he promises to unveil "the powerful platform much needed for our nation." Hill has not announced which congressional district seat he is seeking, but Clayton County is in the 13th congressional district, which also covers parts of DeKalb, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton and Rockdale counties.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former Clayton Co. Sheriff Victor Hill loses latest appeal effort on federal conviction
Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill, who was convicted of civil rights violations of inmates at the Clayton County Jail, lost his latest bid to have his conviction overturned in federal court. Hill's appeal to the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit was based on a claim of qualified immunity for actions that led to his previous conviction. The court has now denied that qualified immunity claim, saying that immunity is not a factor if constitutional rights of inmates are violated. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] RELATED STORIES: Former Clayton Co. Sheriff Victor Hill loses appeal in U.S. District Court Federal judge calls former Sheriff Victor Hill 'arrogant,' says he hasn't learned his lesson Ex-Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill learns federal prison sentence for civil rights violations 'I can live again': Man who was terrorized by Victor Hill relieved former sheriff going to prison Convicted Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill facing new investigation into certification Sheriff Victor Hill takes the stand for more than 3 hours in federal civil rights trial 'It felt like a lifetime': Detainee says Victor Hill tried to 'teach him a lesson' In the court case, which was between Glenn Howell and Hill, the court found that 'Hill's conviction arose from his punishment of Howell and five other compliant, nonresistant detainees by leaving them in a restraint chair for hours at a time.' The court ruling also mentioned a separate affirmation by the court of Hill's conviction while this interlocutory appeal based on qualified immunity was pending. 'This Court has now held that clearly established law put Hill on notice that the use of a restraint chair under the specific circumstances of this case was an unconstitutional use of force,' and violated the 14th Amendment rights of Howell and the others, according to the order denying Hill's appeal effort. Following his conviction in 2022, Hill was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison. In March 2024, Hill was transferred from federal prison to community confinement, earlier than the initially planned July 25, 2024 release, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
