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1 week ago | honestjohn.co.uk | Craig Cheetham

Believe it or not, it’s now 27 years since the Volkswagen Golf Mk4 first appeared. Yet despite its advancing years, the design approach of evolution rather than revolution means that, even today, the Mk4 looks relatively fresh. Its smart and simple lines and instantly identifiable shape give it a look that still isn’t out of place among modern traffic.

1 week ago | honestjohn.co.uk | David Ross

Dear Honest John,"I saw in your news story that the government have changed the ZEV mandate, so that hybrids and plug-in hybrids will still be sold until 2035. I'm trying to decide on my next new car, and the constant changing of the rules makes it difficult to decide on the best option for me. Do the new rules mean a hybrid is now a better option than an EV?"- JKDear JK,The big news for new car buyers this week was that the government has changed the ZEV mandate.

2 weeks ago | honestjohn.co.uk | David Ross

Milltek is launching an expanded Modern Classic range of performance exhausts for a wide range of modern classic cars. The updated exhaust range includes the Audi RS4 B7, BMW E36 and BMW E90 M3 generations and Mk4 Volkswagen Golf R32. Each is designed to deliver an enhanced sound while keeping the period correct look. The BMW E36 M3 exhaust gets an OEM look and feel with the Cat Back system and 70mm tips for the E36 3.0 and 3.2 Evo M3 models.

2 weeks ago | honestjohn.co.uk | Richard Aucock

Excel Parking has been ordered to pay £10,240 in costs to charity after taking a driver to court for unpaid fines – and losing. The car park operator had demanded £11,390 from Hannah Robinson, 21. She received hundreds of letters demanding money, reports the BBC, as well as repeated phone calls. Her problems began back in June 2021 when she started using a car park in Darlington. While she paid each time, a poor phone signal meant it took her longer than five minutes.

2 weeks ago | honestjohn.co.uk | Richard Aucock

The government has confirmed hybrid cars, such as the Toyota Prius and Nissan Qashqai e-Power, will be green-lighted for sale until 2035, rather than being banned from 2030. The confirmation is part of changes to the controversial ZEV Mandate, which are aimed at helping car makers struggling with a combination of global headlines and weak private buyer demand for EVs.Plug-in hybrids will also be allowed between 2030-35 – although mild hybrids are unlikely to be allowed.