Rob Hull, Motoring Editor

Rob has been Motoring Editor across Daily Mail and ThisisMoney since 2021 having joined as Motoring Reporter in September 2015. He's been writing about the automotive sector for 20 years and specialises in all things that impact motorists in Britain. He previously worked at consumer watchdog Which? as a Senior Researcher overseeing vehicle testing and the UK's largest survey of car drivers. Before that, Rob was a reporter, road tester and serial crasher at Motorcycle News (MCN).

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A 40-year-old Peugeot 205 could sell at auction for £300,000 this month - but there's a very good reason why it's so valuable

02/02/24 10:42

If you told someone you were about to splash £300,000 on a Peugeot, they'd probably think you'd lost the plot. But that could be the case in a matter of weeks when one of the rarest - and greatest - models ever produced by the French manufacturer goes under the hammer at auction in Britain. The eighties hot hatch model in question has an estimated guide price of £235,000 to £275,000 as it heads to Warwickshire to one of the biggest collectible car sales of 2024. Here's why......read

Rise of Chelsea Tractors: There's now 159 different SUV models available to buy compared to 30 in 2000
01/02/24 11:12
In 2000, just 30 different models were available in the UK. Today, that number has grown exponentially to 159 versions across the major manufacturers.
No looking back! The Polestar 4 is set to be the first car on British roads with no rear window
01/02/24 12:31
The Swedish-made Polestar 4 will be fitted with a high-definition screen in place of a rear-view mirror, displaying a live feed from a camera fitted on the roof.
EV drivers are unhappy with the UK's charging network as 70% say they are dissatisfied with the availability of stations
01/02/24 12:27
Around 70% of UK electric car owners are dissatisfied with the availability and operation of charging stations, a poll by Which? has found.
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New Highway Code rules trigger huge rise in fixed penalties issued to motorists
31/01/24 04:11
Home Office figures show that the number of fixed penalty notices issued for 'neglect of pedestrian rights' surged by a third in 2022, while FPNs for using a phone when driving almost doubled.
Pair of rare 1980s Fast Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworths - and a spare NEW engine - set to make £200k at auction
31/01/24 12:20
The pair of highly-desirable Cossie RS500s will go under the hammer at the same event in February and will be sold alongside an unused engine - likely the last of its kind.
Queen Elizabeth II's Range Rover goes up for sale for £224,850
30/01/24 07:44
The royal car that was used to carry US President Barack Obama with the Queen during his 2016 state visit to Windsor Castle is on sale for £224,850.
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How well do you know the Highway Code? Take our quiz to test yourself on 10 new and updated rules
30/01/24 02:37
When was the last time you scrubbed up on your knowledge of the Highway Code? A lot might have changed since the last time you refreshed your memory.
How to keep your Range Rover safe from thieves - the ultimate guide
30/01/24 10:22
We've spoken to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and experts in the field of motor crime and vehicle security to explain how owners of Range Rovers - and all other cars - can best protect them.
Trump's Lamborghini Diablo sells at auction for $1.1 million
29/01/24 04:04
Having Mr Trump, 77, as the first keeper in the owner's manual triggered ferocious bidding for the unique motor during an auction in Arizona at the weekend.
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Donald Trump's custom Lamborghini Diablo sells at auction for a whopping $1.1million
29/01/24 01:12
Having Mr Trump, 77, as the first keeper in the owner's manual triggered ferocious bidding for the unique motor during an auction in Arizona at the weekend.
Drivers say Highway Code changes to boost pedestrians' safety have failed as fewer than a quarter of motorists follow new rule
29/01/24 08:55
Almost a third of motorists polled think pedestrians face even greater danger on our roads since the amendments were introduced to the Highway Code two years ago to the day.
Does your car make people think you're having a midlife crisis? The top 20 that drivers say do
26/01/24 06:00
A stereotypical sign of someone going through a midlife crisis is the purchase of a sports car, especially a convertible. But which motors do people most commonly associate with one?
Porsche's new Macan EV revealed - it's first battery SUV as switch to electric goes up a gear
25/01/24 05:46
While the existing Macan with petrol engines remain in showrooms for the next two year, from 2026 customers will only be able to buy this second-generation electric model.
Controversial plans to delay MOTs SCRAPPED: Proposal to extend annual tests for vehicles to two years is ditched by ministers
25/01/24 11:02
The DfT confirmed its proposal to make owners get MOTs every two years rather than one - and to also delay a car's first MOT from the third year to the fourth - has been ditched.
UK car makers 'back on track' as they make more than a million vehicles for first time since Covid
25/01/24 09:40
A total of 1,025,474 vehicles (907,115 cars and 120,357 vans) were built by UK factories - an increase of 17% on 2022 outputs, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
VW Golf's auf wiedersehen to petrol: German brand unveils the updated Golf Mk8.5 - the last with a combustion engine
24/01/24 12:21
And 50 years on from the original's release, VW has unveiled the refreshed Mk8 version (we'll call it the Mk8.5), which gets tweaked looks, a big tech upgrade and a flashy new parking feature.
Is your car too big for the road? Our interactive graphics show how popular models outgrew UK parking spaces - here's how to find out if yours is too fat
23/01/24 05:14
Here's how to quickly and easily find the dimensions of your car so you can size it up against an average parking bay in Britain.
Electric cars will NEVER dominate the market, Toyota says
23/01/24 04:38
The chairman of the Japanese carmaker said that battery-powered vehicles will only ever capture 30 percent of the global market.
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How the Tesla Model Y became Europe's first ever ELECTRIC best-selling car
23/01/24 06:00
For the first time ever, Europe's most popular new car doesn't have a combustion engine. The Tesla Model Y has been named the continent's best seller in 2023, narrowly beating Dacia's Sandero.
New cars are getting too big for Britain's roads - average motor has grown 1cm wider every two years
22/01/24 04:57
A new study has found that the average width of new cars sold in the UK has expanded to 180.3cm in the first half of 2023, up from 177.8cm in 2018. This means they're too fat for on-street parking bays.
UK service stations to get up to 1,000 ultra-rapid plug-in points to charge EVs in 5 minutes
21/01/24 04:29
Toddington Harper, the chief executive of Gridserve, has plans to install the new ports that cuts charging times from half an hour to five minutes.
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Most stolen cars of 2023 REVEALED: A vehicle was pinched every 8 minutes last year - is yours in the top 10?
21/01/24 08:15
A total of 64,087 cars were reported stolen to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, up from 61,106 in 2022, exclusive data shared with MailOnline and This is Money shows.
The new car clocking scam device: 'Untraceable' mileage blockers pause a vehicle's miles when driving - experts warn they could be 'deadly'
19/01/24 05:00
Mileage blockers and freezers are cheap plug-in devices that can stop a car's brain from counting the miles as it's being driven. Despite this, they remain legal to sell and use in Britain today.
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Electric cars WILL get cheaper in 2024 with a 'price war' set to develop
19/01/24 06:00
'Drivers considering taking the first step on their electrified driving journey have never been in a better position to benefit from falling EV prices than in 2024,' says Auto Trader.
Smoking is terrible for car values - here's how much it can shave off the price
18/01/24 02:59
Some motor dealers say they will refuse to buy a car from a smoker because of the time and expense of cleaning it and removing unpleasant smells and marks from the interior.
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New Tesla Model 3's exact UK arrival date confirmed
18/01/24 08:34
Tesla's new extensively updated Model 3 saloon has a confirmed arrival date for UK roads - and it will be here within days.
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Drivers could soon be able to find the cheapest petrol prices on their sat-navs
16/01/24 11:39
Information shared by the fuel sector will be collected by a single body as part of a 'PumpWatch' scheme. The data will then be made available to tech companies to develop price comparison apps.
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The 10 fastest selling used cars of 2023 took 18 days or less to shift - do you own one?
15/01/24 04:23
If you've ever attempted to sell a second-hand car, you will be well aware that it can sometimes be an arduous affair. But f the vehicle in question is one of these 10 motors.
Pothole damage cost UK drivers £500m last year - how to claim repair bill compensation
15/01/24 11:05
A new coalition of motoring groups, experts and manufacturers estimates that drivers paid a staggering £474million last year to fix issues caused by clattering through a crater in the road.
The 12 ways Britain's new car buying tastes changed in a decade
12/01/24 04:57
The last 10 years has seen a seismic shift for the industry, including the advent of mainstream electric cars. So how has this changed Britain's appetite for new cars? Here's our in-depth look.
King Charles' Land Rover could be yours for less than £30,000 - double what it sold for a year ago
12/01/24 03:42
An 'immaculate' 17-year-old Land Rover Discovery that was first delivered to King Charles is set to be offered to the highest bidder in March, having sold 12 months ago for only £12,050.
One of four Jaguar C-X75 supercars built for 2015 Bond film Spectre has been made road legal - and now it's for sale
12/01/24 02:20
The orange Jaguar C-X75 - with a chassis number ending with the iconic '007' - is one of a handful of specially-made cars commissioned to play a pivotal role in 007 movie Spectre.
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Major supermarket launches its own EV charging network - does your local store now have one installed?
12/01/24 10:22
Called 'Smart Charge', more than 20 UK stores already have devices installed. Some 100 UK supermarkets will have them before the end of the year.
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Average price of petrol has dropped below 140p a litre for the first time in over TWO YEARS
11/01/24 11:01
On Wedensday, the average price of a litre of petrol across the country dipped to 139.97p. The last time it was that low was on 13 October 2021 when it was 139.55p.
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The seven ways to avoid being dazzled by headlights (and doing the same to other drivers) - amid rise in motorists being blinded by glare
10/01/24 04:12
The majority of drivers - 85 per cent - say they have been partially blinded by the glare of bright headlights and believe the problem is becoming worse, according to a survey by the RAC.
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Rise in drivers being dazzled by headlights: RAC blames brighter LEDs and more SUVs
10/01/24 12:01
Of 2,000 licence holders, nine in 10 think headlights fitted to cars are too bright and are increasing the risk of accidents.
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Volkswagen cars to feature ChatGPT voice assistant
08/01/24 04:42
Likened to fictional systems including 'KITT' from hit eighties TV series Knight Rider, it will allow users to call out almost any command and have the AI provide a suitable - spoken - response.
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Volkswagen cars to feature ChatGPT voice assistant this year
08/01/24 04:01
Likened to fictional systems including 'KITT' from hit eighties TV series Knight Rider, it will allow users to call out almost any command and have the AI provide a suitable - spoken - response.
Classic car experts say these eight models will soar in value in 2024
08/01/24 12:01
The Bull Market report is compiled by Hagerty UK's team of classic car boffins who annually pull together a list of motors they believe are solid four-wheeled future gainers from 2024.
The best-selling new cars and brands of 2023: Is your motor among the 10 most popular models?
05/01/24 11:08
Registrations data collated by the SMMT lists the top models by sales figures in Britain last year - and among the 10 most in-demand motors is three British-built cars.
New cars sales grew 18% in 2023 marking best year for registrations since pandemic
05/01/24 08:56
New car sales have bounced back to their highest level since the pandemic, with some 1.9m models entering the road in 2023, official registration figures show.
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Cars that died in 2023: Ten major models that reached end of the road
04/01/24 06:00
There are number of very well known car models that you won't be seeing in showrooms from 2024 onwards. That's because 2023 saw the demise of some modern-era greats...
Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate to force an increase in electric car sales in Britain becomes law
03/01/24 10:54
Dubbed by minsters as 'the world's most ambitious regulatory framework for the transition to electric vehicles', the ZEV Mandate has been enacted on 3 Jan 2024. Here's what it means.
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Government falls 'well short' of electric car charger target
02/01/24 12:05
The Government set an ambition for there to be at least six high-powered chargers at all motorway services in England by the end of 2023. However, fewer than two in five have reached this target.
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Revealed: The 24 new cars coming in 2024
31/12/23 06:00
With a new year comes afresh batch of cars hitting showrooms for the first time. And 2024 will be no different with a raft of fresh arrivals. Here is our first 12 selections in part 1, covering Audi to Mini.
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24 new cars coming in 2024 PART 2: Second of our A-Z lists includes newcomers from Peugeot to Volvo
30/12/23 06:00
As 2024 draws closer, This is Money has picked its 24 favourite new cars set to arrive in UK showrooms over the course of the next 12 months. Part 2 of our rundown of newcomers covers Peugeot to Volvo.
24 new cars coming in 2024 PART 1: Our A-to-Z preview begins - with models from Audi to Mini
29/12/23 07:00
With a new year comes afresh batch of cars hitting showrooms for the first time. And 2024 will be no different with a raft of fresh arrivals. Here is our first 12 selections in part 1, covering Audi to Mini.
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Britain's new favourite car driven - we review the Ford Puma
28/12/23 08:36
All hail Britain's new King of cars! Having amassed 49,591 sales in 2023, Ford's Puma is now the nation's most popular motor. But is it actually any good? We put one to the test to find out...
The 10 used cars that have MADE money for their owners in 2023
18/12/23 06:00
Exclusive Cap Hpi data has been shared with This is Money to reveal which mainstream second-hand motors have barely shifted in value despite becoming a year older. Do you own one of them?
BMW fans have been begging for an M3 Touring estate for decades - now it's here, is it worth the wait?
14/12/23 06:00
Almost for as long as there has been a BMW M3 there's been people demanding the German outfit builds an estate version. It's taken over 30 years, but the wait is finally over. So is it any good?
The 30 used EVs that have plunged most in value in 2023 with some year-old cars worth only half as much
13/12/23 06:00
The value of second-hand EVs have taken a battering as a result of falling demand, increasing supply entering the market and more appealing deals on brand-new electric models. These are the 30 worst hit.
The most common drink-driving excuse revealed
08/12/23 12:05
According to separate research carried out by comparison site Compare.com, more than 10,000 drivers were arrested last year for drink-driving offences during the festive season.
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EU backs down on planned post-Brexit electric car sales tariffs in boost for UK car makers that will save EV buyers thousands of pounds next year
05/12/23 10:05
The EU climbed down over a looming post-Brexit cliff edge on the trade of EVs - in a huge boost for UK car makers and a move that will prevent the cost of battery models soaring in just days.
New car sales return to pre-pandemic levels but EV demand is on the slide
05/12/23 01:30
Official data shows that it is largely fleets that are driving the increased demand for new motors - and electric vehicle sales went into reverse last month as consumer appetite slumped again.
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Car theft at an 'all-time high' and keyless tech is to blame - these are the most targeted
05/12/23 10:11
Between 2021 and 2022, thefts have increased by 59% and are expected to be even higher by the end of this year, says LV General Insurance.
Drivers overcharged £5 each time they fill up at the pumps, says RAC
05/12/23 06:00
The average UK petrol price in November fell to 146,9p with diesel car owners paying 154.4p. The RAC believes petrol should be 137p and diesel 150p, based on retailers taking fairer margins.
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One in 31 collisions on rural roads results in a death
05/12/23 12:04
A total of 1,017 people lost their lives as a result of collisions in 2022, which is not only a 14% increase from 2021 but the highest figure in dating back four years.
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Used car prices have been in decline since April - is your model among the biggest fallers?
02/12/23 06:00
Average used vehicle prices declined in November alone by 4.2% for a second month in a row, according to Cap Hpi. We exclusively reveal which models have lost most value since May.
You can't order Elon Musk's new Tesla Cybertruck in Britain - here's why
01/12/23 02:48
An event at the firm's Giga Texas facility overnight saw around a dozen Cybertrucks given to their lucky owners in a glitzy handover. But the EV is unlikely to be sold in the UK or Europe.
Nine in ten drivers still witness others using a phone at the wheel... exactly 20 years after laws made it illegal
01/12/23 10:45
Laws making it illegal to use a phone at the wheel were first introduced on 1 December 2003 - yet drivers still haven't got the message, according to a new AA poll.
UK car production growth continues - trade body ups full-year forecast to one million vehicles
30/11/23 10:54
A bumper period for British car makers means forecasts for total annual outputs for 2023 have been increased well above the trade body's original projection for 860,000 motors.
Third of drivers ignore red weather warnings for snow - here are other mistakes motorists make in the winter
29/11/23 03:01
An AA poll of over 12,000 motorists has found that 33% will ignore the highest red warning and get behind the wheel.
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Drivers beware the online claims hijackers! Scam targets motorists with bogus websites that can rob them of up to £50,000 - here's how it works
28/11/23 12:01
There have been cases where drivers have been trapped in legal agreements with unknown firms leaving them facing costs of up to £50,000.
Pristine 1988 Escort XR3i with 2,859 miles may set new auction record - in array of Fast Fords for sale
27/11/23 04:12
It headlines a selection of stunning low-mileage and desirable Fast Ford that will go to the block at the same event. Here's how much the Escort and the others could make when the hammer drops.
Are you winter driving ready? 10 tips to prepare your car for harsher conditions
27/11/23 12:49
To help you prepare, we've compiled a list of top 10 tips for essential checks, items to carry and how to drive in these testing conditions.
George Foreman to sell his treasured 52-car collection at auction
25/11/23 06:00
EXCLUSIVE: Foreman - the oldest heavyweight champ in history - is having a garage clear out, with over 50 of his treasured vehicles being offered to the highest bidder.
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Car tax to rake in billions of pounds extra for the Treasury within years - here's why...
24/11/23 03:15
We've dug into the numbers buried in the OBR's report to see how much the Government thinks it could earn from taxing drivers in coming years.
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Nissan confirms £2bn EV investment in Britain: Electric Qashqai, Juke and Leaf to be made in Sunderland
24/11/23 07:29
Nissan will make a 'direct investment of up to £1.12 billion' to fund the move, while the rest will be provided by partners such as battery partner AESC.
EV on-street public charging costs jump by as much as 24% - here's why
24/11/23 06:00
The AA says an increase in average costs to use kerbside public chargers in October is due to 'seasonal grid demand.in local communities'.
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Discounts on new EVs rise 323% - these 12 cars have had prices slashed most
23/11/23 10:17
With consumer demand for EVs waning, the average combined cash and finance discount on a new battery-powered car has grown to a whopping £4,399 in the last 12 months, a study found.
A fifth of motorists waste £140 of fuel a year by driving with all four tyres underinflated, study finds
23/11/23 06:00
A garage in Wales checked 100 vehicles over the period of one month and found that 72% had tyres not inflated to the recommended levels.
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Nissan to announce it will build two new electric cars in Sunderland after months of talks with the Government
23/11/23 12:13
The decision to build new electric models of Nissan's Qashqai and Juke cars will protect thousands of jobs and boost the local economy in Sunderland after months of talks with the government
Now car adverts are being BANNED by the woke brigade! Toyota SUV ads removed for condoning driving off-road 'with no regard for environmental impact'
22/11/23 10:22
Campaign group Adfree Cities complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that such ads are irresponsible for 'condoning behaviour that was harmful to the environment'.
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Jaguar Land Rover will spend £10million fitting older cars with security to fend off keyless thefts - here's how it works
22/11/23 12:01
The British brand has confirmed it will splash £10m fitting older models with its latest security tech to create a virtual barrier to block the recent spate of breaches of driverless system in its vehicles.
Aston Martin dismantled and left in boxes for 54 years is tipped to sell for £60k
21/11/23 06:23
The broken down DB2/4 Mark II Saloon is the last of just 199 made by the famous British manufacturer in 1957 and has been in the same family ownership for 57 years.
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Is this new speed camera coming to Britain? Spain's 'anti-braking' devices detect if drivers slow down before or speed up after a fixed camera location
21/11/23 06:00
New technology detects if motorists are slowing down moments before a speed camera - and then accelerating once they've driven passed it.
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Police clampdown on uninsured drivers begins THIS WEEK as new data reveals 117,000 motorists were convicted for having no cover in 2022
20/11/23 02:55
MoJ data shows that more than 76,500 people were sentenced for driving without insurance in 2022, while 40,150 drivers were convicted of keeping a vehicle without valid insurance.
Just 3% of new cars sold in the UK have a spare wheel as standard, leaving more drivers stranded after a puncture, analysis finds
20/11/23 01:23
The RAC has reviewed 313 new cars on sale today - ranging from the smallest superminis to the largest 4X4s - and found that only eight (2.6%) come factory-fitted with a back-up wheel in the boot.
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Different speed cameras in Britain explained: There are 18 types - here's how they work
18/11/23 06:01
Here's what each of the 18 different types of speed camera being used in Britain look like, how they are monitoring your speed and what else you need to know about them.

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