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Living with a Volkswagen ID4: can a handful of small changes make all the difference?
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.3/5 from 85,559 reviews Volkswagen gave the ID4 a very small update in 2026 with some new tech and a bigger battery. Global content director Iain Reid spent three months with the old car, and now has spent another three months with the new one to see how they compare.
CBC Books fall reading list: 25 books to check out this season
Looking for a book to read this fall? CBC Books has got you covered with a list of must-read Canadian titles. From books up for big awards to personal recommendations from our team, we've got a little something for everyone, spanning fiction, nonfiction and young adult. My Person is a novel by Téa Mutonji. (Random House Canada, Yoni Mutonji) In My Person, best friends Tania and Margot have been inseparable since grade school.
How Cyber Deterrence Theory and Cyber Persistence Theory can adopt an actor-centric approach: a rapid review
ABSTRACT Cyber deterrence and cyber persistence theories are commonly used to develop strategies to respond to unwanted behaviour in cyberspace. Whilst there is abundant academic research on the applicability of deterrence theory to cyberspace, and a growing compendium of works on cyber persistence theory, much research views cyber actors as a homogenous entity or broken into a binary of state vs non-state actors. This paper instead proposes taking an actor-centred approach.
Half of UK drivers would now consider a Chinese car – an all-time high
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 83,991 reviews Carwow research reveals a dramatic rise in consideration of Chinese car brands, as value for money, growing awareness and an expanding range of models reshape the UK new-car market Almost half of UK drivers would now consider buying a Chinese car for their next vehicle, according to new research from Carwow, marking the highest...
Kia EV2 saved my life, says Minnie Driver
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 83,776 reviews Minnie Driver praises crash test design of electric SUV following horror smash in France. Hollywood star Minnie Driver has spoken of her gratitude to the Kia EV2 for saving her life after being in a terrifying car crash in rural France.
Long term twin tests: Volkswagen Tiguan vs Volkswagen ID4
Petrol vs electric. It’s the dilemma faced by thousands of new car buyers these days, and both have their merits. Earlier this year, I spent three months with a Volkswagen Tiguan, and now I’m about three months into my time with its electric equivalent – the Volkswagen ID4. They cost about the same like-for-like, but which is best suited to your life? I’m going to compare their practicality, comfort, technology and running costs to help you decide.
Two months with a Volkswagen ID4: the most adequate EV of all time?
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 81,869 reviews Global content director Iain Reid is living with a Volkswagen ID4 for six months, and while it’s not exactly thrilling it is very easy to live with. Here’s what it’s been like in the first two months. A lot of modern electric cars are so needlessly complicated.
I’m living with a Volkswagen ID4 for six month to see if it’s better than my old Tiguan
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 80,870 reviews Global content director Iain Reid has just swapped his Volkswagen Tiguan for an ID4, and over the next six months he’s going to see if VW’s electric SUV is a better option. Should I buy an electric car, or something petrol powered? It’s a question which thousands of car buyers are asking these days, myself included.
No Time to Charge: I Drive Daniel Craig’s 1100hp Denza Z9GT
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 79,745 reviews To launch its upmarket Denza brand globally, it feels like BYD is going all-in with the Denza Z9GT writes Global Content Director Iain Reid BYD isn’t doing things by halves.
Wordfest presents Calgary’s celebration of Canada Reads 2026
Katrina Ebuenga, Staff Writer Battling for the best book this spring season, CBC’s Canada Reads will have book lovers captivated in a literary showdown between authors and celebrities. Canada Reads offers fans the chance to watch a heated debate take place from April 13 to 16, broadcasted each day on CBC radio. A panel of Canadian celebrities each champion a book on behalf of the author they believe should be Canada’s winning writer.
The secret to Iain Reid’s writing? His dog loves long walks
Arts·Where I Write The Canada Reads author behind Foe has learned to walk away from his work — even when the writing is good. The Canada Reads finalist has learned to walk away from his work — even when the writing is good Iain Reid · CBC Arts · Posted: Mar 30, 2026 9:42 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
My honest opinion on the Volkswagen Tiguan after three months behind the wheel
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 78,615 reviews Global content director Iain Reid has been living with a Volkswagen Tiguan, and now it’s time for the car to go back to VW. Here are his final thoughts after three months. When I first took delivery of my Volkswagen Tiguan late last year, I wanted to find out if the 265hp Golf GTI engine under the bonnet was worth it in a family SUV.
Study on EV Registrations and Infrastructure in the UK
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 78,367 reviews Using adoption data, charging network coverage, government investment figures, and survey insights, Carwow’s recent study looks at where EV ownership is strongest in the UK and whether infrastructure is keeping up. Electric vehicles are no longer a niche in the UK; they’re showing up in rural towns as well as major city centres.
My Volkswagen Tiguan is a great family car, but this is the one I’d actually buy
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 78,203 reviews Global content director Iain Reid has been living with a Volkswagen Tiguan for three months, and he’s got some advice on which version to go for if you want maximum value for money. My time with the Volkswagen Tiguan is nearly up.
Living with a Volkswagen Tiguan: everything I love and hate after three months
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 78,106 reviews Global content director Iain Reid has spent the last three months living with a Volkswagen Tiguan, and after a few thousand miles behind the wheel here are five things he likes about this car, as well as five things he doesn’t.
This Volkswagen Tiguan makes no sense - so I’m living with it for three months
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 76,083 reviews Iain Reid has got his hands on the fastest version of the Volkswagen Tiguan you can buy, and he’s going to be living with it for a few months to find out if it’s worth buying or if you should get one of the cheaper versions instead. Back in the summer, I sold my previous-generation Volkswagen Tiguan and began the hunt for a new car.
Jaguar Type 00 concept car seen in new London Red paint colour
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 75,872 reviews The Jaguar Type 00 has been shown in this new London Red paint scheme ahead of the production car’s launch early next year.
Chery Tiggo 8 wins Carwow Car of the Year 2026
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 75,544 reviews Carwow, the online car-changing platform, proudly announces the winners of its highly anticipated Carwow Car of the Year Awards 2026, celebrating the most exciting and inspiring cars on the market for the year ahead.
EV drivers: New 3p-per-mile tax could cost you £250 a year
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 75,088 reviews The Chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning to announce a new pay-per-mile road tax for electric vehicles (EVs), according to a report in the Daily Telegraph.
Nearly half of UK drivers (49%) believe that a pay-per-mile road tax system would be a fairer way to charge motorists than the current Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) | Carwow
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 75,074 reviews Nearly half of UK drivers (49%) believe that a pay-per-mile road tax system would be a fairer way to charge motorists than the current Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) Nearly half of UK drivers (49%) believe that a pay-per-mile road tax system would be a fairer way to charge motorists than the current Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), according...
Miles, mice and rust: My labour of love buying a classic 1990s Mercedes estate
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 75,069 reviews Daniel Hohmeyer, our YouTube presenter in Carwow Germany, always wanted a classic Mercedes 300 TE. This is the story of his personal quest to land one. It took seven months and several attempts, but in the end I had my dream car – a 1991 Mercedes 300 TE from the legendary W124 series. Why this classic car?
Carwow Live brings Chery’s newest models to Stratford-upon-Avon
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 74,366 reviews This autumn, Carwow is making it easier than ever to discover the latest models from Chery, one of China’s leading automotive manufacturers, which launched in the UK last month.
Carwow accelerates momentum with record growth
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 73,739 reviews Carwow has today announced another year of record growth as it scales its automotive marketplace across Europe.
2026 Xpeng G6: What can you do in 12 minutes?
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 72,960 reviews The Xpeng G6 only launched in the UK earlier this year as a pretty good alternative to the Tesla Model Y, but already a new version is on the way. The pace of change in China is pretty hard to comprehend. Take Shenzhen. In the late 1970s it was a small border town to the north of Hong Kong.
Chery launch Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8; smaller Tiggo 4 and larger Tiggo 9 on their way
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 72,547 reviews Chinese brand Chery is launching a whole family of Tiggo SUVs in the UK. The Tiggo 7 and seven-seat Tiggo 8 have just been launched and these will be joined by the smaller Tiggo 4 and the larger, range-topping Tiggo 9 within the next six months.
You can now buy vans on the Carwow Group
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 72,115 reviews Drivers can now buy their vans, commercial 4x4s, pick-ups, and other light commercial vehicles (LCVs) on Carwow and its portfolio brands, including Auto Express.
Mixed signals: UK drivers in the dark following Vehicle Excise Duty changes
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 70,176 reviews Changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) from 1 April 2025 have left millions of UK motorists uncertain and under-informed, according to new research from Carwow, the online car-changing marketplace Six in 10 (62%) admit to not understanding the new VED changes introduced last month.
The Skoda Yeti SUV was the fastest selling car on Carwow in May 2025
On average, it took just 4.5 days for Skoda Yeti owners to sell their car in Carwow’s online auctions in May – meaning that if you put your car up for sale on Monday, you could have money in your pocket by the weekend. Dealers snapped up the dinky SUV in record time, knowing their buyers appreciate that the Yeti is fun to drive, practical, and that four-wheel drive versions are actually quite capable off-road. It’s decent value too.
How to keep your car cool in a heatwave
Don’t get hot under the collar: keep your car cool in a heatwave with our top tips Summer is a wonderful time to take road trips, drive with the windows down, and enjoy the warm weather. However, hot temperatures can quickly make the inside of your car feel like an oven, especially during a heatwave. If you’re not careful, the heat can cause damage to your car’s interior and even lead to mechanical problems, while also making the car a horrible, uncomfortable place to be.
All-new Nissan Micra EV: Nissan’s take on the Renault 5 revealed
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.4/5 from 69,102 reviews This is the new Nissan Micra – a funky looking small electric car with up to 250 miles range which is due to arrive in January 2026 Nissan Micra small electric car revealed Based on the Renault 5 EV Funky design compared to 5’s retro looks Two battery options available, up to 250 miles range On sale from September, deliveries from...
Renault Scenic v Skoda Elroq comparison: which one should you buy?
An electric SUV could be the perfect family car. The best are spacious, practical and filled with smart tech. Combine that with their high-riding driving position and low running costs and you’ve got the best package for you and your family, right? There are dozens to choose from though, so we’ve picked two of the latest to go head to head – the Renault Scenic and the new Skoda Elroq. Renault Scenic v Skoda Elroq: Design Is style most important to you? The Renault Scenic certainly ticks that box.
Dual VHF Stratospheric-Tropospheric Radar Measurements in the Lower Atmosphere
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Brits support reform to the Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 66,194 reviews Following The Times’ report that the government is set to relax mandatory targets for electric cars, for car manufacturers, Carwow Group issues the following response: Following The Times’ report that the government is set to relax mandatory targets for electric cars, for car manufacturers, Carwow Group issues the following...
New MGS5: 7 alternatives to consider instead of this cheap electric SUV
The MGS5 is an electric SUV to be genuinely excited about. Built using the same underpinnings as the brilliant MG4 hatchback, the MGS5 promises to be spacious, well equipped, have decent range, interesting tech and offer great value. The MG4 has all these attributes and costs around £26,000. What is the MGS5? The MGS5 is an electric SUV set to replace the worthy-but-dull ZS EV and will be fully revealed later this spring.
ITV and Carwow Launch Auto Match
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 66,097 reviews New Addressable Advertising Solution for Car Manufacturers ITV and Carwow, the UK’s largest online destination for car changing, today announce their new retail commerce partnership – Auto Match.
Are you looking for a posh electric SUV? Audi Q4 e-tron with £10,000 discount
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 61,760 reviews Right now you can get around £10,000 off the retail price of a new Audi Q4 e-tron in Carwow’s Black Friday Deals*. There are lots of things to love about the Audi Q4 e-tron – it’s a posh, electric SUV with a range of over 300 miles.
Audi Q4 e-tron deal: Get behind the wheel of this posh electric car with £10,000 off
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 61,725 reviews Right now you can get around £10,000 off the retail price of a new Audi Q4 e-tron in Carwow’s Black Friday Deals*. There are lots of things to love about the Audi Q4 e-tron – it’s a posh, electric SUV with a range of over 300 miles.
The Fastest Movers: These Vehicles Will Secure a Quick Sale
The UK’s favourite fastest-selling cars Looking to sell your motor fast? Our new research reveals the UK’s quickest-selling used car, based on the nation’s most popular vehicles. And taking the top spot is the Peugeot 107, which flies off the market in just one week![1] If you’re looking to make a quick sale, this little hatchback tops the list, taking only seven days on average to find a new home.
Petrol prices fall but Israel-Lebanon conflict could impact future costs
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 60,201 reviews UK drivers enjoyed a drop in fuel prices throughout September, with petrol and diesel prices both dropping by 6.5p per litre, according to the RAC’s latest Fuel Watch report.
Beware of fake DVSA parking penalty scam texts
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 59,806 reviews The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued an urgent warning about a scam that’s targeting drivers through fake text messages.
Looking for a low cost and well equipped electric car? Here it is for less than £20,000
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 59,520 reviews Build your new car to your exact spec and find exclusive offers at Carwow If you are on the hunt for a new electric car but put off by the high list price, check out this electric car that ticks so many boxes.
Hybrid cars exempt from UK’s 2030 petrol and diesel ban
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 59,495 reviews Hybrid cars won’t be part of the UK’s 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, the government has confirmed.
8 Weird Horror Novels for Super Strange Scares
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. As a horror novel fan, sometimes the genre definitely solidifies the fact that horror can sometimes be a mood rather than a distinct genre with specific characteristics. A book labeled horror could range from horrifying serial killer thriller to mildly unsettling soft sci-fi adventure and anything in between.
Government to reinstate 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 58,592 reviews The ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 will be reinstated, the Department for Transport has confirmed. The ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 will be reinstated, the Department for Transport has confirmed.
Traffic nightmare as busiest August bank holiday weekend predicted
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 58,406 reviews This weekend’s August Bank Holliday is expected to be the busiest ever, with Leeds and Reading festivals and and high winds from Storm Lilian compounding traffic jams RAC predicts 19.2m journeys over August bank holiday Roads could be busiest on Saturday with 3.7m day-trip drives Expect longest delays during Friday and Saturday...
Plug-in Vehicles: Which Places Are Seeing the Slowest Growth?
In 2035, (or maybe as soon as 2030 under the new government) the UK will undergo one of the biggest motoring changes in recent history, as the ban on selling new petrol and diesel vehicles comes into force. It’s been controversial to say the least, but it’s at least pushing the country towards greener transport, with plug-in vehicles and chargers becoming increasingly common sights in the UK.
M25 closures 2024: Third full-weekend closure scheduled for 12-15 July
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 56,712 reviews A section of the M25 will be completely closed this weekend – the third of five full-weekend closures affecting the major road as part of a £317m upgrade.
Most Popular Reasons For Selling A Car Revealed
There are many reasons why someone might decide to part ways with their car. After all, anything could push us to these car-changing moments, whether it be financial reasons, a lifestyle change, or even the desire for a shiny new model. But what are the most popular reasons people sell their cars? To find out, we ran a survey asking drivers to select the reasons why they sold their cars in the past.
Volvo EX30 recall: 72k EVs affected by software glitch
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 55,498 reviews Volvo has recalled virtually every one of its EX30 electric cars globally because of a glitch in the SUV’s software.
Driving to the Euros? 5 things you need to know
Car changing is a big deal The free, easy way to change your car online Check how much your car is worth with our free car valuation Rated 4.5/5 from 55,402 reviews Carwow’s five tips for English and Scottish football fans driving to the Euro 2024 It is estimated that as many as 800,000 England and Scotland football fans will travel to Germany to watch the Euros, and thousands of them will be planning to drive.
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