The £100 million the government has allocated to repairing potholes in the UK’s roads will not be enough, it has been claimed.

A survey by Exchange and Mart highlighted that 62 per cent of motorists think more cash is needed to get the roads to an acceptable state.

As part of its pre-election survey, the firm also found that the majority of motorists were disappointed with the Labour party’s pledge to put £285 million towards motorways improvements and expansions, suggesting it is not enough.

However, none of the main competing parties seem to be offering much more for UK road users.

"Our survey goes to show just how low morale is for British motorists," said Debra Healy, digital director of Exchange and Mart.

"For most motorists it costs too much and road conditions are poor and unsafe. The hard winter has left the roads in a terrible state and more snow and bad weather over Easter has just highlighted the problem."

She added that as none of the main parties are focusing on road users, many people looking to reduce costs on their car will be unsure who to vote for.

An eco-friendly Volkswagen Golf could be available in the UK as early as next year, according to Autoexpress.co.uk.

The German car manufacturer has launched an all-electric model of its popular hatch which features lithium-ion batteries stored in the boot.

A front-mounted electric motor producing 113bhp and 270Nm of torque enables the car, which weighs 205kg more than a standard diesel Golf, to reach a top speed of 86mph.

The company has already confirmed it will follow up its Toureg Hyrbid with further hybrid versions of the Golf and Passat, ready for release in 2013.

Volkswagen’s very first all-electric production vehicle will be the Up! Blue-e-motion, scheduled for release in 2013. The all-electric Golf models would initially be used by a small number of leasers before going on general sale further down the line.

Recently, the company revealed an updated version of its Phaeton model which will go on sale in August.

Audi has unveiled its fastest ever road-going model with a top speed just shy of 200mph.

The Audi R8 GT, which has an aluminium frame weighing just 210kg, is capable of 199mph, but UK buyers will need to be even quicker to get their hands on one as just 33 will be going on sale in this country.

A direct injection V10 petrol engine delivers 540Nm of torque peak at 6,500rpm, with max revs of 8,700rpm, enabling the vehicle to go from a standstill to 124mph in an astonishing 10.8 seconds.

Power windows, automatic climate control and a navigation system with MMI operating logic are fitted as standard as is a ten-channel Bang & Olufsen sound system for in car entertainment.

Available to order in the summer, the on-the-road price is an eye-watering £142,585.

The German manufacturer recently announced changes to its Q7 range, which will now come with a new transmission and improved economy.

A Renault advert for one of its electric cars has been banned in the UK after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found it was "likely to mislead".

The advert said the Renault Fluence Z.E. would produce 90 per cent less emissions than a diesel model, but it used French electricity figures.

One reader complained to the ASA, noting that the French electricity generation mix emitted less C02 than that produced in the UK.

Despite the car manufacturer rejecting the claim, the ASA upheld the complaint and has now banned the advert from appearing in its current form in this country, though it can still appear in France.

"Because the figure was not representative of CO2 savings typically available in the UK, we concluded that the ad was likely to mislead," the ASA said.

Renault said the Fluence Z.E. is a statement of its intention to produce a ranger of zero-emission vehicles that meet needs of all types of customer.

Nissan has announced details of its new Pathfinder and Navara 4X4 models.

The Japanese manufacturer’s Navara Acenta King Cab will cost £19,807, while the Navara Tekna, available only in Double Cab form, will cost from £24,389 for a manual version, while the automatic will cost slightly more at £25,682.

Its Pathfinder Acenta 2.5 dCi 190 model will be available for £28,495, with Tekna models, costing over £30,000, available with either six-speed manual transmission or five-speed automatic.

Side and curtain airbags, ESP stability control and additional cabin storage now come as standard on the Navara Acenta, while the Navara Tekna features power fold mirrors and MP AUX input.

Additional standard features on the Pathfinder Acenta include a new centre console, and the Pathfinder Tekna now has a satnav infotainment system with a seven-inch colour touch screen.

In January, Nissan saw a 96 per cent year-on-year increase in production, up to 285,986 units.

Speed humps can cause damage to car parts and the roads on which they are built, according to an expert.

Used car specialst HonestJohn.co.uk said although they were supposed to be implemented for safety, they could end up doing more harm than good.

"I am convinced speed humps can present a real threat to road users – as well as local government budgets!" said Honest John.

As speed humps are so widespread, many motorists are driving over them so frequently that they could be damaging the suspension and tyres on their cars, the website added.

But the roads themselves may also be suffering from the installation of the humps, leading to additional costs for councils.

Drivers have previously been warned by Swinton to avoid potholes and reduce their speed to limit the damage to their cars, with the insurance provider reporting a big increase in the number of claims relating to damage incurred from potholes during February and March.

Audi has unveiled its fastest ever road-going model with a top speed just shy of 200mph.

The Audi R8 GT, which has an aluminium frame weighing just 210kg, is capable of 199mph, but UK buyers will need to be even quicker to get their hands on one as just 33 will be going on sale in this country.

A direct injection V10 petrol engine delivers 540Nm of torque peak at 6,500rpm, with max revs of 8,700rpm, enabling the vehicle to go from a standstill to 124mph in an astonishing 10.8 seconds.

Power windows, automatic climate control and a navigation system with MMI operating logic are fitted as standard as is a ten-channel Bang & Olufsen sound system for in car entertainment.

Available to order in the summer, the on-the-road price is an eye-watering £142,585.

The German manufacturer recently announced changes to its Q7 range, which will now come with a new transmission and improved economy.

A Renault advert for one of its electric cars has been banned in the UK after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found it was "likely to mislead".

The advert said the Renault Fluence Z.E. would produce 90 per cent less emissions than a diesel model, but it used French electricity figures.

One reader complained to the ASA, noting that the French electricity generation mix emitted less C02 than that produced in the UK.

Despite the car manufacturer rejecting the claim, the ASA upheld the complaint and has now banned the advert from appearing in its current form in this country, though it can still appear in France.

"Because the figure was not representative of CO2 savings typically available in the UK, we concluded that the ad was likely to mislead," the ASA said.

Renault said the Fluence Z.E. is a statement of its intention to produce a ranger of zero-emission vehicles that meet needs of all types of customer.

Nissan has announced details of its new Pathfinder and Navara 4X4 models.

The Japanese manufacturer’s Navara Acenta King Cab will cost £19,807, while the Navara Tekna, available only in Double Cab form, will cost from £24,389 for a manual version, while the automatic will cost slightly more at £25,682.

Its Pathfinder Acenta 2.5 dCi 190 model will be available for £28,495, with Tekna models, costing over £30,000, available with either six-speed manual transmission or five-speed automatic.

Side and curtain airbags, ESP stability control and additional cabin storage now come as standard on the Navara Acenta, while the Navara Tekna features power fold mirrors and MP AUX input.

Additional standard features on the Pathfinder Acenta include a new centre console, and the Pathfinder Tekna now has a satnav infotainment system with a seven-inch colour touch screen.

In January, Nissan saw a 96 per cent year-on-year increase in production, up to 285,986 units.

Speed humps can cause damage to car parts and the roads on which they are built, according to an expert.

Used car specialst HonestJohn.co.uk said although they were supposed to be implemented for safety, they could end up doing more harm than good.

"I am convinced speed humps can present a real threat to road users – as well as local government budgets!" said Honest John.

As speed humps are so widespread, many motorists are driving over them so frequently that they could be damaging the suspension and tyres on their cars, the website added.

But the roads themselves may also be suffering from the installation of the humps, leading to additional costs for councils.

Drivers have previously been warned by Swinton to avoid potholes and reduce their speed to limit the damage to their cars, with the insurance provider reporting a big increase in the number of claims relating to damage incurred from potholes during February and March.