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Practicality, safety and smart tech: expert advice on what you should look for in a family car

From clever safety features to calm, family-friendly cabins, Autotrader’s Erin Baker reveals how to choose a car that supports everyday life with children on board, minus the overwhelm

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18

I went on my first road trip in an electric vehicle - and was amazed at how easy the whole experience was

Read on for my honest review.

Marie Claire · Jan 19, 2025

I’m worried about getting stranded in an electric car!

Each week, columnist Erin Baker solves a real-world electric vehicle dilemma. This time: the fear of running out of zap …

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2024

Women shop more sustainably yet are 30% less likely to invest in an electric car - but the real reason might be darker than you think

Plus, five reasons car experts reckon investing in electric is the future.

Marie Claire · Mar 29, 2023

Texas drove out Chinese firm, not the wind farm it planned

Long before a Chinese spy balloon captivated the U.S. last month, Kyle Bass foresaw a foreign danger planned for the skies above his Texas property

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Motorists warned driving with their dog could get £5,000 fine due to little-known rule

A survey found that, out of those Brits claiming to be up-to-date on the Highway Code's requirements for driving with dogs, only 56 percent knew the correct rules

Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2023

Shortage of cheap used cars to avoid Ulez fee

The ultra low emission zone will be expanded to cover the whole of the capital from August 29.

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

Sales of new cars sink to lowest level in three decades

Around 1.61 million new cars were registered in 2022, according to preliminary data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023

Drop in demand for electric cars as cost of living crisis bites

Auto Trader said electric vehicles accounted for fewer than a fifth of new car inquiries sent to retailers through its online marketplace last month.

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

Boosting renewable energy use can happen quickly – and reduce harm to low-income people if done thoughtfully

With many nations making efforts to transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy, SciLine interviewed Erin Baker, a professor of industrial engineering and operations at UMass Amherst. Baker discussed the technological, political and regulatory efforts needed for this transition, as well as ways that our fossil fuel-dependent system disproportionately…

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2022