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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Japanese car brand develops new tech to SAVE the combustion engine

29/10/25 04:42

Combined with the use of synthetic e-fuel, which the car maker is also developing, the system is claimed to be 'carbon negative'. Here's how it works......read

Nick Mason is selling his rare Pink Floyd Edition VW Golf Cabriolet at auction to raise money for charity
25/10/25 07:01
The Pink Floyd Edition Golf Cabriolet Mk3 is a limited run of special edition cars VW produced to mark its sponsorship of major European rock tours in the 1990s.
The ten Chinese car makers tipped to take over the UK market
25/10/25 07:01
Experts have analysed the model ranges, global performance and expanding footprint of all the major Chinese players currently sold in the UK - or due to launch imminently.
Car production plunged in September as the UK's motor manufacturing sector reeled from Jaguar Land Rover's cyber attack shutdown
24/10/25 07:53
The motor manufacturing trade body said on Friday that JLR's unscheduled production stoppage linked to the cyber breach has put the sector under 'immense pressure'.
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How £31m worth of stolen vehicles have been recovered this year as Britain's car theft epidemic hits 15-year high
24/10/25 06:00
Britons' cars remain under threat from organised gangs sourcing high-end motors to break down for spare parts or ship overseas, new data shared with the Daily Mail shows.
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Car enthusiast buys clapped-out 20-year-old Range Rover on eBay as a 'project'... then discovers it belonged to the Queen - now it's worth £60k
23/10/25 12:57
Having bought the worn down 2007 diesel Range Rover on eBay last year, the owner later stumbled on hallmarks of a Royal motor.
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VW puts the brakes on production of beloved Golf amid chip shortage concerns sparked by US-China trade stand-off
23/10/25 10:39
The German car giant will pause the Golf assembly line on 29 October as a stand-off over chip supplier Nexperia triggered by the US-China trade fallout could have wider ramifications on outputs.
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Do roads become more dangerous immediately after the clocks go back?
21/10/25 11:01
With the clocks due to go back an hour from Sunday, drivers are set to face an evening commute on the roads in darkness. But does this suddenly spark an increase in risk?
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Watch out Land Rover Defender! Toyota unveils new 'baby' Land Cruiser
21/10/25 01:06
Despite its huge appeal to SUV-loving Britons, a Toyota exec has downplayed the proposition of the new Land Cruiser FJ arriving in UK showrooms...
How drivers could pay more after the Budget
21/10/25 11:37
The Road Haulage Association says the end of the 5p cut would trigger a £7.3billion jump in household living costs between now and 2029.
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Drivers would see annual bills rise by £100 if Chancellor allows 5p-a-litre fuel duty cut to expire
21/10/25 09:32
The Road Haulage Association says the end of the 5p cut would trigger a £7.3billion jump in household living costs between now and 2029.
Oxford to implement 'temporary' £5 congestion charge on 29 October - and an even more punitive scheme is coming next year
20/10/25 02:52
Locals warn the plans will cripple businesses in Oxford, which have already been hit by low traffic neighbourhoods and the nation's only Zero Emission Zone.
Women are being put off cycling because of drivers overtaking too closely, campaigners say
18/10/25 08:11
Glow rides will be taking place on the evening of 22 October to raise awareness of improving safety standards for women.
Car part thieves' new target: Catalytic converter thefts are no longer rampant as criminals shift to this item
17/10/25 03:39
During epidemic levels seen in 2021, over 7,000 motors were targeted for their catalytic converters and the precious metals they contained.
Best used cars on a tight budget
16/10/25 02:16
For those on particularly tight budgets, these 12 models are their best options in terms of avoiding breakdowns and costly repair bills... in theory.
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Cost of a car MOT could be hiked as Government agrees to review £54.85 price cap
16/10/25 11:47
On Thursday, the Independent Garage Association confirmed that the DfT will now undertake a review of the MOT test fee and will 'consult with stakeholders later this year'.
Penalty points surge by 12% in just ONE year... thanks to speeding drivers
15/10/25 11:07
Speeding on public roads and on motorways were the most common offences in both of the past two years. They were followed by driving an uninsured vehicle.
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Best used cars on a budget: The most reliable older models that cost from as little as £3,000 today
15/10/25 11:01
For those on particularly tight budgets, these 12 models are their best options in terms of avoiding breakdowns and costly repair bills... in theory.
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Eco campaigners turn on GREEN cars calling the electrified vehicles 'one of the biggest cons in history'
15/10/25 11:01
Think tank Transport & Environment said these electrified cars are not only more polluting than manufacturers claim, they're also a lot pricier to run than a fully-fledged EV.
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Report: You now have a one in seven chance of purchasing a dud motor
15/10/25 03:51
Analysis of more than 550k UK cars between January and September found that 16.3% showed evidence of one of these two forms of tampering.
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You now have a one in seven chance of purchasing a dud used car as two types of vehicle fraud are RIFE
14/10/25 11:01
Analysis of more than 550k UK cars between January and September found that 16.3% showed evidence of one of these two forms of tampering.
Lawyers: Carmakers 'would rather cheat emissions than follow law'
14/10/25 12:35
Over 1.6 million motorists are taking legal action against more than a dozen manufacturers over claims that several diesel vehicles produced from 2009 onwards contained 'defeat devices'.
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Carmakers 'would rather cheat than follow the law' over emissions, High Court told as largest class action in English history kicks off
14/10/25 11:00
Over 1.6 million motorists are taking legal action against more than a dozen manufacturers over claims that several diesel vehicles produced from 2009 onwards contained 'defeat devices'.
Dartford Crossing delays INCREASED after ministers hiked charges by 40% to 'manage traffic'
13/10/25 05:00
On 1 September, the one-off Dart Charge payment for car drivers was increased from £2.50 to £3.50 to reduce journey times, according to the DfT.
Report: EV's are '£350 a year' cheaper to run than petrol cars
13/10/25 12:10
Analysis of average running costs has calculated that the average EV owner spends £1,351 per year, while the driver of a conventional unleaded car forks out £1,720.
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High Court 'dieselgate' trial begins as 1.6M motorists take legal action against major carmakers
13/10/25 09:32
The claim is the largest of its kind in English history, with the High Court previously told it is believed to be worth at least £6billion.
Electric vehicles are '£350 a year' cheaper to run than petrol cars - but only if you can charge at home
12/10/25 07:00
Analysis of average running costs has calculated that the average EV owner spends £1,351 per year, while the driver of a conventional unleaded car forks out £1,720.
Nine things drivers miss most about motoring in the past - from manual windows to the Little Chef
11/10/25 07:01
The one motorists feel most nostalgic about only disappeared from new cars in 2024 when the last model with this feature was removed from showrooms...
Survey: 3 in 4 drivers struggle to pay with parking apps
10/10/25 01:20
Nearly three-quarters of parking app users find it difficult and would rather use coins or a card, a survey of more than 1,700 drivers has found
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Seventies Fast Fords that will break the bank: Pair of rare Escort Mk2 RS1800s set to sell for £250k each at auction
10/10/25 07:51
With just 109 examples ever produced, the RS1800 is one of those unicorn performance models from half a century ago that is in huge demand among collectors.
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'Stop forcing drivers to pay for parking with apps,' says RAC
09/10/25 11:01
Some 73% of motorists who have used a mobile app to pay for parking in the last 12 months had suffered problems. The RAC has called for there to be at least two ways to pay.
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Coins were easier! How three in four drivers struggle to pay with parking apps
09/10/25 10:40
Nearly three-quarters of parking app users find it difficult and would rather use coins or a card, a survey of more than 1,700 drivers has found
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Fastest depreciating cars revealed: One Chinese EV sheds THREE QUARTERS of its value in three years
09/10/25 09:17
Daily Mail and This is Money can tell you which specific models - most of them still in showrooms today - are holding their value best, and which are falling like a stone...
Tesla unveils 'Standard' Model Y and Model 3 that are $5k cheaper in bid to revive dwindling sales - but they're not coming to the UK...yet
08/10/25 08:29
It comes following years of promises from Elon Musk to debut a cheaper car to appeal to more cost-conscious customers.
Jaguar resumes production following cyber hack saw sales slump 17%
08/10/25 07:15
Britain's biggest car maker said workers will return to sites in the West Midlands and Merseyside after more than five weeks disruption following the hack.
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Jaguar restarts production after brutal cyber hack: Car giant reveals sales slumped 17% after August attack
07/10/25 09:03
Britain's biggest car maker said workers will return to sites in the West Midlands and Merseyside after more than five weeks disruption following the hack.
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Reeves could target classic cars in Budget by ending 40-year rule
07/10/25 11:46
Shadow transport secretary Richard Holden says he is 'concerned' that the Chancellor could scrap vehicle excise duty (VED) exemptions for 40-year-old cars in next month's Budget.
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JLR to restart car assembly lines in days following cyber attack
07/10/25 11:36
Key areas of the Solihull production plant - such as its body shop, paint shop and its logistics operations centre - will restart Wednesday. Car outputs will commence shortly after.
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Jaguar Land Rover sales tumble as cyber attack ramifications hit - just as vehicle production is due to restart
07/10/25 10:11
Bosses said JLR had endured a 'challenging quarter' as sales were strangled by its global IT shutdown in response to the cyber breach by hackers.
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Rachel Reeves could target classic cars in Budget by axing 40-year VED exemption in fresh 'tax grab' on drivers
07/10/25 08:13
Shadow transport secretary Richard Holden says he is 'concerned' that the Chancellor could scrap vehicle excise duty (VED) exemptions for 40-year-old cars in next month's Budget.
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Jaguar Land Rover set to restart production five weeks on from crippling cyber attack
06/10/25 01:23
Manufacturing processes will resume today at JLR's engine factory in Wolverhampton, it has been reported. It comes more than a month after staff were forced to down tools.
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Could this become the UK's most expensive number plate ever? It's heading to auction for £1.2M
06/10/25 10:58
When the hammer drops at a classic car sale in the capital next month, this plate could double the current record price paid for a UK registration to date.
Third of drivers won't buy an EV if the nearest public charger is more than a 10-minute walk away - here's the current national average time it takes
06/10/25 10:43
Three in ten people say they would avoid owning an EV if they had to walk more than 10 minutes to the nearest public charger. But analysis has found that the UK average is longer than that.
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Renault says UK customers' personal data HAS been stolen in the latest cyber attack to affect a car giant
06/10/25 10:36
Renault Group UK has emailed drivers to confirm that a third-party data processing business used by the car firm was targeted by hackers.
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Are YOU a responsible driver? Take our interactive quiz to find out
05/10/25 10:42
Are YOU a responsible driver? Take our interactive quiz to find out
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Report: Brits want 'noise cameras' and strict MOTs to tackle boy racers
01/10/25 12:10
While police are currently able to issue £50 on-the-spot fines for noisy exhausts, 67% think these should be higher.
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Majority back calls for noise cameras, stricter MOTs and higher fines to discourage loud cars
01/10/25 11:18
While police are currently able to issue £50 on-the-spot fines for noisy exhausts, 67% think these should be higher.
Traffic police numbers hit 10-year low as reliance on roadside cameras rockets
30/09/25 02:14
While officer numbers are dwindling, dangerous driving convictions are on the rise.
Toyota builds mini city of the future where 2,000 employees will move in to test EVs, robot pets and self-flying taxis
30/09/25 01:46
A cluster of hydrogen-powered homes, which has been built on the grounds of a disused factory at the base of Mount Fuji, has welcomed its first members of staff and their families.
Report: Electric car 'myths' delaying the EV revolution
29/09/25 01:51
Drivers are being put off the idea of owning an EV because of 'myths' about range anxiety, high vehicle prices and steep charging costs, according to a new report.
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Jaguar Land Rover to restart 'some vehicle production in coming days' after month-long cyber attack shutdown
29/09/25 10:35
The UK's biggest car maker says it is 'informing colleagues, retailers and suppliers that some sections of our manufacturing operations will resume' this week.
Electric car 'myths' around range anxiety and high vehicle price is putting drivers off
29/09/25 09:58
Drivers are being put off the idea of owning an EV because of 'myths' about range anxiety, high vehicle prices and steep charging costs, according to a new report.
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Motorists being 'ripped off' at pumps, data suggests
26/09/25 08:50
Fuel profit margins at supermarket forecourts ranged from 8 per cent to 9.1 per cent in the quarter to the end of June, and from 9.9 per cent to 10.6 per cent at other retailers.
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Is Nissan's new all-electric Micra the best small EV yet?
17/09/25 07:58
Dread Zepplin, Fake That, Oasish: every headliner has a tribute act. And Nissan's first fully electric Micra is being dubbed the Blobbie Williams of the new car market...
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More than a tribute act: Nissan's electric Micra is a carbon copy of the best EV on sale - should you buy one?
17/09/25 06:00
Dread Zepplin, Fake That, Oasish: every headliner has a tribute act. And Nissan's first fully electric Micra is being dubbed the Blobbie Williams of the new car market...
JLR extends production shutdown after cyber attack
16/09/25 04:37
The company has informed staff, suppliers and partners that the factory shutdown enforced from 31 August will continue until 24 September at the very earliest.
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Chancellor urged to end £2BN SUV tax 'loophole' in Autumn Budget
16/09/25 12:14
SUV drivers should be taxed proportionately for the impact their cars have on our roads and the environment under new calls for Rachel Reeves to target heavier vehicles.
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Rachel Reeves urged to hike tax on SUVs in the Budget - claim failure to hit heavy cars costs UK £2bn a year
16/09/25 09:51
SUV drivers should be taxed proportionately for the impact their cars have on our roads and the environment under new calls for Rachel Reeves to target heavier vehicles.
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Jaguar Land Rover extends production shutdown for another week as 'forensic investigation' into cyber attack drags on
16/09/25 08:17
The company has informed staff, suppliers and partners that the factory shutdown enforced from 31 August will continue until 24 September at the very earliest.
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The Modfather's Merc: Paul Weller's 1972 Mercedes is heading to auction
11/09/25 09:00
Iconic Auctioneers says the guitarist, singer and songwriter of the rock band The Jam even penned some of his hits at the wheel of the classic German model, which he used for the school run.
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Cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover affected some data, company says
11/09/25 07:15
The car maker had previously stated there had been 'no evidence any customer data has been stolen'.
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Eighties icon resurrected: Ferrari Testarossa returns
10/09/25 05:20
Ferrari is using its storied nameplate for the new 849 Testarossa - the Italian marque's most powerful series-production road car yet.
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Jaguar Land Rover says 'some data has been affected' by cyber attack
10/09/25 03:54
The car maker had previously stated there had been 'no evidence any customer data has been stolen'.
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An eighties icon resurrected: Ferrari's new 849 Testarossa sees the return of one of the most famous supercar names of all time
10/09/25 12:42
Ferrari is using its storied nameplate for the new 849 Testarossa - the Italian marque's most powerful series-production road car yet.
Report: Parking on double yellow lines becomes 'significant problem' in UK
10/09/25 11:51
The nationwide poll revealed a growing frustration with motorists who flout parking regulations - particularly in busy urban areas where visibility, access, and safety are paramount.
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Jaguar Land Rover confirms 'some data has been affected' by recent cyber attack
10/09/25 11:24
The car maker had previously stated there had been 'no evidence any customer data has been stolen'.
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Half of drivers say illegal parking on double yellow lines is 'significant problem' where they live
09/09/25 11:01
The nationwide poll revealed a growing frustration with motorists who flout parking regulations - particularly in busy urban areas where visibility, access, and safety are paramount.
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Crippling fallout from Jaguar Land Rover's cyber attack could 'go on for weeks'
08/09/25 10:39
It has been described as the British car maker's 'worst crisis since the pandemic', with the attack immobilising its entire production, retail and aftercare network, and its supply chain.
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Volkswagen's next electric SUV has an ingenious solution to eliminate driver distraction
07/09/25 12:00
Arguably the ID.Cross' best feature of all is one that could help provide a welcome boost to road safety.
Back to school motors: As kids return from summer holidays, these are some of the best cars used to ferry them to the gates dating back to the 1950s
07/09/25 06:00
The Daily Mail and classic car insurer Hagerty have picked our combined ten favourite school run cars from five decades between the 1950s and 1990s.
Jaguar Land Rover 'working around the clock' to restore IT systems following Sunday's cyber attack
06/09/25 02:25
The car maker confirmed it is working with third-party cybersecurity specialists and law enforcement to understand the full consequences of the breach.
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Every driver must do this to avoid fines and points on their licence if they're going to be behind the wheel on Sunday 7 September
06/09/25 06:00
The AA and insurance comparison site Confused.com have both urged caution to road users to take extra measures to prevent them being startled behind the wheel.
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Jaguar Land Rover factory workers told to stay home until at least Tuesday as it grapples with cyber attack
05/09/25 08:26
Staff at JLR vehicle plants in Halewood, Merseyside, and Solihull in the West Midlands - as well as the engine factory in Wolverhampton - have been told to remain at home until next week.
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German automaker introduces wireless charging for its new electric SUV
05/09/25 06:12
Buyers of its latest plush electric model can benefit from one of the most convenient new features to be added to the EV ownership experience yet.
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Nearly 100 motorists a day caught drink-driving in Britain over the last three years
04/09/25 11:02
A review of DVLA records found that 108k motorists in Britain received drink-drive endorsements on their licence between 2022 and 2024. That is an average of 99 per day.
More HGVs used Dartford Crossing on the day the Government hiked charges to 'manage traffic levels'
04/09/25 02:19
Ministers have masqueraded the 40% Dart Charge increase from Monday 1 September as a means of reducing congestion by encouraging motorists to take alternative routes.
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German car giant unveils WIRELESS charging for its new electric SUV: Here's how it works...
04/09/25 10:57
Buyers of its latest plush electric model can benefit from one of the most convenient new features to be added to the EV ownership experience yet.
End of the road for the 'poor man's Porsche': Boxster axed as orders are halted with electric replacement due
03/09/25 04:11
Having debuted in 1996, the mid-engined roadster has for the last 29 years provided a more affordable step into Porsche ownership.
Volkswagen confirms it will KEEP its historic model names like Polo and Golf when it shifts to electric cars
03/09/25 04:10
Despite using a numbered naming system for its electric ID family since 2018, VW bosses confirm it will transition its evergreen nameplates to its next-generation of EVs.
M&S and Co-op hackers claim responsibility for cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover that crippled production lines - and could leave it open to ransom demands
03/09/25 04:00
The IT disruption aimed at Jaguar Land Rover has crippled production lines - and there are fears the firm could be vulnerable to ransom demands ahead.
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