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If you’ve ever taken a springtime stroll through a park or garden, you might have seen a fast, darting flash of orange and black zip past your face. That bold little flier is likely the red admiral butterfly, a widespread member of the Vanessa genus.

The Volkswagen Crafter is one of the most dependable large vans in the UK, popular with builders, couriers, and fleet operators. Known for its comfortable cab, solid build, and capable diesel engines, it’s a top choice for heavy-duty work. However, like all workhorses, the Crafter can develop some common issues over time. This guide explains the most frequent VW Crafter problems and gives realistic UK repair costs to help owners plan for maintenance. 1. EGR Valve and Intake Carbon Build-Up Symptoms: Loss of power, black smoke, or reduced fuel economy.Common Models: 2.0 and 2.5 TDI (2006 onwards).Cause: Carbon build-up inside…

With Honda’s increased focus on its middleweights, its entry-level segment has sort of been sidelined. So none of its entry-level sub-500cc motorcycles make serious headlines, and the competition has truly left the bikemaker in the dust. Increasing offerings from China and India haven’t made life any easier, either. The best example of this trend can be seen in Honda’s sports bike lineup. There’s only one sub-500cc sports bike it offers, and, that too, is something that most buyers don’t consider at first. There are a few reasons for that, so let’s dive into that. To give you the most up-to-date…

The Volkswagen Multivan is a premium people carrier that blends comfort, practicality, and quality. It is a favourite in the UK for both families and business users who need space, luxury, and reliability. Despite its strengths, the Multivan has a few well-known mechanical and electrical issues that can appear with age or mileage. This guide lists the most common VW Multivan problems along with real UK repair costs so you know what to expect before heading to a garage. 1. DSG Gearbox Problems Symptoms: Jerky shifting, hesitation, or warning lights on the dashboard.Common Models: 2.0 TDI and 1.5 TSI with…

But the surge of power delivery is good, when you haven’t upset the traction control, and the C-HR+ has four levels of brake energy regeneration to further aid the impressive efficiency, with the top setting not quite bringing the car to a halt for full one-pedal driving. They’re controlled via the paddles behind the steering wheel, which as well as feeling cheaper than the other main touch points in the cabin, are also confusingly set for the minus paddle increasing regen and the plus paddle decreasing it.  We saw around 3.7 miles per kWh on our briskly driven test route,…

Automotive giant Stellantis just announced it would invest a staggering $13 billion in its U.S. production facilities over the next four years, a move made easier by the introduction of five new products and a significantly updated engine family. The investments will center in the American Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, and almost every Stellantis brand sold here will benefit from the rollout. Welcome To The Family, GME-T4 EVO One of the most significant additions to the production cadence will be Stellantis’ newest four-cylinder engine. A development of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ Global Medium Engine (GME) family of four-cylinders,…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. People often devise pretty creative ways to skirt the law—but some of the more entertaining methods involve hand-drawn art. This is the case of a Nissan Sentra driver in California, who was recently pulled over when a California Highway Patrol officer noticed “something unusual about the rear license plate.” Mmmm, you don’t say. I’m not gonna lie, it’s not a bad job. It’s good enough to fool regular passersby or maybe even a law enforcement officer at…

Gregg Mayles, the director of Sea of Thieves and designer on Donkey Kong Country, has announced that he’s left Rare. News of Mayles’ exit was first reported in July 2025 during a rash of layoffs and game cancellations across Xbox Games Studios, but the short poem he shared on X today makes it official.With a 36-year tenure at the studio, Mayles saw its transition from an exclusive Nintendo partner to a Microsoft subsidiary. He helped design games like Battletoads, created Banjo-Kazooie and when studio founders Tim and Chris Stamper left in 2007, stepped up and became Rare’s creative director. Mayles…

If you recently went looking for a new car, you may have been shocked by the sticker prices. The range of affordable models continues to dwindle, while price tags balloon on already expensive SUVs and trucks, leading people to pay more than ever for a new vehicle. The average transaction price of a new car has surpassed $50,000 for the first time.    According to a Cox Automotive report, consumers paid an average of $50,080 for a new car in September. That’s up 2.1 percent from August and 3.6 percent year-over-year. That coincides with an increase in the average MSRP, which…

The Volkswagen California is a premium campervan that blends practicality, comfort, and engineering quality. Built on the VW Transporter platform, it’s designed for both family holidays and everyday driving. While the VW California is reliable overall, some owners experience mechanical and electrical problems over time. This guide explains the most common VW California problems with realistic UK repair costs to help you maintain your van and prevent expensive surprises. 1. Pop-Top Roof Faults Symptoms: Roof won’t open or close, hydraulic failure, or leaks.Common Models: T5, T6, T6.1 (2004–present).Cause: Hydraulic pump failure, faulty sensors, or worn roof seals.Repair Solution: Replace or…