Councils spending more than £22m to drivers on pothole compensation

All the top car stories and reviews from the past week [Honest John]( Councils spending more than £22m to drivers on pothole compensation [The compensation paid by local authorities to drivers affected by poor road surfaces could have been used to fill an additional 340,000 potholes.]( MINI Electric Convertible review: is it worth over £52,000? Even shorter range than the MINI Electric hatch. Not particularly practical. Only 150 being sold in the UK. [There's also a brand new MINI Electric on its way next year - so why has MINI decided now's the right time to launch a soft-top version of its EV? Read our review to find out...]( Honda takes the wraps off an all-new CR-V for 2023 - [New Honda CR-V is sixth generation of the globally-popular SUV]( - [Both e:HEV hybrid and e:PHEV plug-in hybrid versions available]( - [New Honda CR-V is larger and more premium than ever]( - [On sale later in 2023 with prices expected to start from £40,000]( Who's behind this baby SUV EV? - [New model is an electric small SUV]( - [All-new entry-level model to offer Scandi-cool styling and an EV range of around 275 miles]( - [Full reveal scheduled for 7 June]( - [Open for reservations this summer with prices likely to start from under £40,000]( Future Classic Friday: Renault Laguna Mk 1 [Remember repmobiles? We do, and the]([Renault]([Laguna is one of our favourites from the 1990s, when your workplace status was reflected by your key fob.]( [No, it wasn't as successful as UK stalwarts like the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Vectra, but the Laguna was handsome, drove pretty well and was light years ahead of its predecessor, the curious but plain Renault 21.]( Average price of car insurance rises to £478 [The average price of car insurance rose to £478 in the first quarter of 2023, a 2% increase, according to latest figures from the Association of British Insurers.]( Volvo XC40 Recharge review: updates for 2023 bring improved range When initially launched the electric Volvo XC40 Recharge impressed with its performance, but the range and price held it back. [The latest 2023 models have improved on this with a very useable range of up to 334 miles, while the arrival of a rear-wheel drive version only adds to the appeal. It's not the cheapest family electric car on sale, but it should definitely be on your shortlist.]( Electric car drivers warned over fines for overstaying at public charge points [Electric car drivers are being warned about potential fines for overstaying at public charge points, as local councils begin cracking down on motorists.]( Maserati Grecale review: is this the SUV you should choose over a Porsche Macan? "Everyday exceptional" is the marketing line that Maserati's taking with the new Grecale. The Maserati Grecale is a car that fits in nicely with your everyday life, but it also adds a little excitement along the way. That's the idea, anyway. [In reality, the Maserati Grecale is a late entrant to the premium mid-size SUV. That means it's up against the Porsche Macan...does the Grecale match up?]( Take part in the Honest John online car buying survey [We're interested to hear your views when it comes to buying a car from an online marketplace. Click here to take part in our short survey.]( News stories you may have missed: [Petrol prices now at lowest for 18 months]( [New Ford Tourneo Courier revealed as the firm’s product reinvention continues]( [You'll soon be able to drive a road legal full size Tamiya car]( [New Honda e:Ny1 electric small SUV revealed]( [Drivers warned not to share dash cam footage online]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Share]( [Forward]( HonestJohn.co.uk 5 New Street Square, London, United Kingdom, EC4A 3TW As of 18 February 2020 the assets of Honestjohn.co.uk were purchased by Mobility Trader UK Ltd (registered company: 12016686; trading as heycar). As of 18 February 2020 Mobility Trader UK Ltd is now the data controller of any data you shared with Honestjohn.co.uk. You received this email because you signed up to our mailing list. If you’re not interested in receiving our newsletter any more, you can: [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe](