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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The electric Audi TT: German giant unveils striking concept that signals return to the sports car market in 2027

03/09/25 11:13

Having axed production of the TT in November 2023, and the £100,000 R8 just four months later in March 2024, Audi hasn't had a dedicated sports car in its line-up for over 12 months - the first time the Bavarian firm's been without one in a quarter of a century. But that is all set to change. The striking new prototype Concept C is a clear indication of intention, with bosses saying it will - in terms of design - be largely unaltered by the time production commences around 2027. Here's what we know so far......read

Cyberattack halts new car registrations for Jaguar Land Rover
03/09/25 08:42
A spokesperson for JLR said there is 'no evidence any customer data has been stolen but our retail and production activities have been severely disrupted'.
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Former F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo is selling his barely-used Aston Martin hypercar at auction - and it could go for £2.5MILLION
03/09/25 07:00
Ricciardo's incredibly rare Aston Martin Valkyrie, which he purchased with his own money in 2018 - is heading to the block with a huge guide price.
Stunt rider jumps motorcycle between two moving trucks OVER a motorway gantry - but epic backflip trick almost goes horribly wrong...
02/09/25 07:02
The bonkers stunt performed by Red Bull athlete and professional freestyle motocross rider Luc Ackermann, 27, almost ends in disaster.
Seven EVs to get Electric Car Grants
02/09/25 01:00
The inclusion of these models takes eligibility for the Electric Car Grant up to 35 cars in total.
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Jaguar Land Rover suffers cyber attack: British car maker has sent factory staff home and dealers can't register any new cars with '75' plates
02/09/25 11:06
A spokesperson for JLR said there is 'no evidence any customer data has been stolen but our retail and production activities have been severely disrupted'.
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Electric car range almost halves when driving in heatwaves
02/09/25 08:20
A test by What Car? drove three popular EVs through the 'frying pan of Andalusia' in Spain, enduring temperatures between 32 and 44 degrees.
Seven EVs from Citroen, Peugeot, Skoda, Toyota and Vauxhall get Electric Car Grants
01/09/25 11:01
The inclusion of these models takes eligibility for the Electric Car Grant up to 35 cars in total.
Four in five drivers want pavement parking banned across the country - do you?
01/09/25 12:17
Labour has promised to take action on pavement parking in England after years of heel dragging by the previous regime. Do you want to see it banned? Let us know in our poll.
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Lotus confirms significant half-year losses with up to 550 UK job cuts on the horizon at the sports car maker
01/09/25 08:15
Just 2,813 Lotus cars were sold in the first half of the year, down 43% on the 4,904 recorded between January and the end of June in 2024.
Government hikes Dartford Crossing charge by 40% - despite Queen Elizabeth II Bridge being paid off 22 YEARS AGO
31/08/25 06:00
The latest financial drain on the nation's drivers has come into force on 1 September with the Government hiking the Dart Charge for motorists.
Ministers get stingy with EV discounts: Price cap added to Electric Car Grant to exclude more luxurious models
29/08/25 12:17
The Government's Electric Car Grant (ECG) is barely a month old and already ministers have introduced a new stipulation to restrict the number of vehicles qualifying for discounts.
Tesla launches new Model Y Performance: It's a practical electric SUV with 'adrenaline-charged' speed
29/08/25 08:31
The Model Y Performance has been unleashed with a staggering 460bhp electric drivetrain and a 0-to-62mph time quicker than a £160,000 Porsche 911 GT3.
Lotus to sack nearly half its UK workforce with 550 jobs at risk amid fears it could quit Britain
28/08/25 03:16
The company has launched a consultation process to determine how many roles out of the 1,300-strong workforce at the factory in Norfolk will be affected.
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First EVs to qualify for Labour's full £3,750 grant confirmed
28/08/25 12:19
The DfT has confirmed another six cars eligible for the taxpayer-funded scheme, with a pair of Ford models the first to meet the Government's strict criteria to be awarded the £3,750 saving.
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Car factories see rebound in July as US trade deal kicks in
28/08/25 12:03
Passenger car manufacturing rose 5.6% year-on-year to 69,127 units, with domestic demand up 13.6% and exports growing 3.7% on the back of the UK-US tariff agreement.
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Car factories see rebound in July as production rises on greater demand as US trade deal kicks in
28/08/25 10:34
Passenger car manufacturing rose 5.6% year-on-year to 69,127 units, with domestic demand up 13.6% and exports growing 3.7% on the back of the UK-US tariff agreement.
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Volkswagen new SUV could be its last petrol-powered vehicle
28/08/25 07:15
Bosses in 2023 stated it will be the final combustion engine model for the UK and Europe before the company goes full throttle on its electric ambitions. Though that might not be the case anymore...
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First EV models to receive Labour's full £3,750 Electric Car Grant confirmed
27/08/25 11:01
The DfT has confirmed another six cars eligible for the taxpayer-funded scheme, with a pair of Ford models the first to meet the Government's strict criteria to be awarded the £3,750 saving.
Is this Volkswagen's LAST new petrol car? SUV to be its swansong model ahead of planned EV switch
27/08/25 01:46
Bosses in 2023 stated it will be the final combustion engine model for the UK and Europe before the company goes full throttle on its electric ambitions.
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Mercedes-Benz shatters EV distance world record
27/08/25 12:07
The monumental feat was achieved using the recently-unveiled AMG GT XX concept - a super-saloon prototype previewing what Mercedes family cars could look like in the future.
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Jaguar Land Rover pays tribute to Sir Winston Churchill
27/08/25 10:38
The Land Rover Defender V8 Churchill Edition is a limited run of just 10 cars inspired by the wartime PM's own 1954 Series I Soft Top.
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Pothole-related breakdowns jumped 9% between April and June - here's how to claim for compensation if your car is damaged by a crater
27/08/25 09:59
Breakdown assistance provider the RAC attributed the rise in pothole-related callouts to lower temperatures in spring taking a greater toll on road surfaces.
Mercedes-Benz sets new world record for most miles covered in a day by an electric car
27/08/25 09:43
The monumental feat was achieved using the recently-unveiled AMG GT XX concept - a super-saloon prototype previewing what Mercedes family cars could look like in the future.
Land Rover pays tribute to Winston Churchill with limited-edition model
26/08/25 03:13
The Land Rover Defender V8 Churchill Edition is a limited run of just 10 cars inspired by the wartime PM's own 1954 Series I Soft Top.
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Jaguar Land Rover pays tribute to Sir Winston Churchill with limited-edition 'new' old Defender that costs £295k
26/08/25 02:33
The Land Rover Defender V8 Churchill Edition is a limited run of just 10 cars inspired by the wartime PM's own 1954 Series I Soft Top.
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Two in three EV drivers have queued more than 10 minutes for a charger
26/08/25 11:17
Direct Line polled 1,000 EV owners and found that the average delay to use a public charger is 22 minutes. However, some said they've had to sit in queues for two hours.
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Two in three EV drivers have queued more than 10 minutes for a public charger
26/08/25 09:17
Direct Line polled 1,000 EV owners and found that the average delay to use a public charger is 22 minutes. However, some said they've had to sit in queues for two hours.
The Queen's supercharged Range Rover sells for new world record price
25/08/25 01:02
The enormous winning bid not only set a new world record but was a significant mark-up on the usual price paid for a 20-year-old Range Rover.
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Queen's 20-year-old supercharged Range Rover sells for over ten times its typical market value at auction
24/08/25 11:24
The enormous winning bid not only set a new world record but was a significant mark-up on the usual price paid for a 20-year-old Range Rover.
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Report: Cheap Chinese EVs set to dominate UK roads
22/08/25 01:15
Chinese EV makers have already secured a 10% share of the UK's new car market - and a new report says they are poised to dominate Britain's roads in the coming years.
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Cheap Chinese electric vehicles will dominate UK roads if European car makers retain focus on upmarket SUVs
22/08/25 11:08
Chinese EV makers have already secured a 10% share of the UK's new car market - and a new report says they are poised to dominate Britain's roads in the coming years.
Used EVs become more attractive as prices fall and inventory grows
22/08/25 06:40
A two-year-old EV is now losing more than half of its original value, while the average petrol, diesel and hybrid model retains around three quarters of its first purchase price.
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Used electric car sales triple in two years as plunging prices make second-hand EVs 'more attractive'
22/08/25 06:00
A two-year-old EV is now losing more than half of its original value, while the average petrol, diesel and hybrid model retains around three quarters of its first purchase price.
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Chinese car maker launches new feature to relieve road rage
21/08/25 11:40
Xpeng has debuted the 'Road Rage Reliever'. At the press of a button, drivers can fling anything from virtual angry faces, flip-flops and even pigs at an offending motorist. Here's how it works...
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Chinese car maker launches odd new feature to relieve road rage
21/08/25 10:12
Xpeng has debuted the 'Road Rage Reliever'. At the press of a button, drivers can fling anything from virtual angry faces, flip-flops and even pigs at an offending motorist. Here's how it works...
Which EVs have been discounted by the Government? Every model that qualifies for the Electric Car Grant
21/08/25 10:07
As new eligible models are being announced on a weekly basis, we've compiled all the info you need to know into one guide.
This European country is about to test 93mph speed limits on motorways
20/08/25 01:15
Due to arrive within weeks, it will be the first time that a European Union nation has implemented a 150kmh speed limit on motorways.
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This European country is about to test 93mph speed limits on motorways to cut travel times
20/08/25 10:26
Due to arrive within weeks, it will be the first time that a European Union nation has implemented a 150kmh speed limit on motorways.
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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander raises 'serious concerns' with Citroen boss over handling of stop-drive recall for 100k cars
19/08/25 02:00
The Transport Secretary has written to Eurig Druce, UK group managing director of Citroen's parent company Stellantis, calling for 'immediate steps' to improve the recall procedure.
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This part of YOUR car has become incredibly desirable to criminals in the last three years with thefts up 68%
19/08/25 06:00
The part in question is not only one of the easiest to pinch, they're also very cheap to replace. As a result, thefts are often not reported, while OCGs and repeat offenders can use them for crimewaves.
Five EVs added to Labour's Electric Car Grant as dealers blast 'shambolic' scheme and lack of models getting the full £3,750 discount
15/08/25 11:01
Dealers have lashed out at the scheme, saying buyers have been delaying purchases to understand which models might get the full £3,750 discounts.
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Lamborghini's £3m Fenomeno revealed: CEO tells us how it selects 29 esteemed customers deemed worthy of owning one
15/08/25 05:00
Boasting a staggering 1,065 horsepower, it is officially the most potent model with numberplates that Lamborghini has ever sold to the public
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Volkswagen now charges some EV owners a monthly fee to unlock full power from their electric cars
14/08/25 02:37
If you thought paying an extra monthly subscription to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to go ad free was bad, VW is now charging a recurring fee to unlock the full power of customers' electric cars.
Boss at major German car maker calls for 'reality check' on EV switch
14/08/25 01:31
The CEO said the industry risks collapsing if the EU does not reconsider the proposed ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars over the next decade.
Thieves are targeting luxury Mercedes 4x4s to steal vulnerable part
14/08/25 06:45
The expensive SUVs being attacked are immensely popular among celebrities and professional footballers and traditionally have an exposed component that's incredibly easy to access.
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Citroen extends 'chaotic' stop-drive recall to another 10k UK cars - owners must park them up immediately
13/08/25 01:02
The stop-drive order has already left tens of thousands of Britons without use of their cars for almost two months, with some facing seven weeks and potentially longer without them.
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Brazen thieves target luxury Mercedes 4X4s to steal its extremely vulnerable part
13/08/25 06:00
The expensive SUVs being attacked are immensely popular among celebrities and professional footballers and traditionally have an exposed component that's incredibly easy to access.
Thousands of motorists waste time of emergency service operators every year dialling 999 accidentally
12/08/25 03:46
Some 350,000 calls have been made since April 2018, but a new investigation has found that around two-thirds recorded last year were false alarms.
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Car fire safety recall hits 28 different models including Fiat, Peugeot and Vauxhall - is YOURS at risk?
12/08/25 01:39
Car giant Stellantis is embroiled in a new safety recall that impacts tens of thousands of UK motors across seven different brands.
New EU-mandated car safety tech can be 'irrational, erratic and put lives at risk', experts warn
12/08/25 11:40
A new study found this important safety system frequently raise false alarms and were found to increase the risk of the accidents it's supposed to prevent.
New JLR chief dismisses criticism of Jaguar's new image
12/08/25 06:27
Incoming CEO PB Balaji gave a resolute response when asked about the POTUS' comments, claiming that the car maker has seen a positive response to its new image.
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The £120k Vauxhall: Rare 1990s British performance car predicted to sell for a stellar sum
12/08/25 05:00
The motor - which is one of just 300 sold in the UK in the early 1990s - is one of the best surviving examples in Britain.
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Jaguar launches new petrol model - but there's a catch
11/08/25 04:54
It's called the XFL 90th Anniversary Collector's Edition. It comes after Jaguar stopped making cars in Britain in November.
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Electric-only Jaguar launches new PETROL model - but there's a huge catch...
11/08/25 01:42
It's called the XFL 90th Anniversary Collector's Edition. Its availability comes after Jaguar stopped making cars in Britain in November.
New JLR boss stands firm against criticism of Jaguar's 'seriously woke' rebrand
11/08/25 11:09
Incoming CEO PB Balaji gave a resolute response when asked about the POTUS' comments, claiming that the car maker has seen a positive response to its new image.
Drivers older than 70 will be forced to take eye tests every three years and banned if they fail, under new motoring law
11/08/25 06:31
The radical proposals could also see the the drink-drive limit in England in Wales lowered from 35mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath to 22mg per 100ml, as it is in Scotland.
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Used car sales surge as buyers avoid pricey new models and EVs
11/08/25 06:25
Britons are buying more second-hand cars than they have done for five years as drivers' reluctance to cough-up for expensive new models - and EVs - sees appetite for used motors surge.
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Used car market booms on driver reluctance to cough-up for expensive new models and EVs
10/08/25 06:00
Britons are buying more second-hand cars than they have done for five years as drivers' reluctance to cough-up for expensive new models - and EVs - sees appetite for used motors surge.
Is this the best seven-seat family car on sale? It might have marmite looks but it's cheaper and roomier than a Land Rover Defender
09/08/25 05:26
The demise of the MPV in recent years means most seven-seat cars aimed at larger families are now SUVs. The Hyundai Santa Fe is one of them - and it might be the cream of the crop.
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Volkswagen to axe another long-running combustion car
08/08/25 02:49
The German brand will wield the axe on a vehicle it has been selling for the best part of 25 years - and had once proved immensely popular with large families.
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Popular car dealership goes bust leaving thousands of drivers with 'faulty' motors
08/08/25 12:43
Customers have told of their frustration - and hundreds of pounds in debts - after the collapse of a motor trading firm.
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Citroen blasted for stop-drive safety recall
08/08/25 11:52
Which? said the 'emotional and financial burden of the recall has fallen squarely on those least able to absorb it' and it's time for the government to 'step in and hold Stellantis to account'.
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Volkswagen to axe another long-running combustion car from its range as it puts its foot down on EV transition
08/08/25 10:54
The German brand will wield the axe on a vehicle it has been selling for the best part of 25 years - and had once proved immensely popular with large families.
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Citroen blasted for 'chaotic' stop-drive safety recall as 100,000 drivers face months without cars
07/08/25 11:01
Which? said the 'emotional and financial burden of the recall has fallen squarely on those least able to absorb it' and it's time for the government to 'step in and hold Stellantis to account'.
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Average age of motors on the road reaches record high in the UK
06/08/25 12:29
A review of official vehicle registrations figures by the RAC Foundation found that the average car on the country's roads at the end of 2024 was nine years and 10 months.
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Britons' cars have never been OLDER: Average age of motors on the road reaches record high
05/08/25 11:01
A review of official vehicle registrations figures by the RAC Foundation found that the average car on the country's roads at the end of 2024 was nine years and 10 months.
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New car sales stall as buyers 'delay' EV purchases on discount updates
05/08/25 01:48
The SMMT confirmed that 140,154 new cars were registered in July, down from 147,517 on the same month in 2024.
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Do you know what this new French road sign means? Holidaymakers warned they'll be fined £118 if they break its rule
05/08/25 01:36
Failing to adhere to the rule notified by the new road sign - which displays a white diamond on a blue background - carries a €135 penalty, approximately £117.50.
New car sales stall in July: Buyers 'delayed' EV purchases awaiting Government to confirm discounts
05/08/25 11:17
The SMMT confirmed that 140,154 new cars were registered in July, down from 147,517 on the same month in 2024.
JLR confirms PB Balaji as new chief exec as Donald Trump takes swipe at departing CEO for 'seriously woke' rebrand
04/08/25 09:06
PB Balaji (pictured) will replace Adrian Mardell, who last week said he would leave having steered JLR financial turnaround and Jaguar's contentious EV rebrand.
The 10 most shocking dash cam crashes and dangerous driving incidents caught on camera in the past year
04/08/25 02:42
A montage of 10 videos showing incredibly careless and reckless driving - all captured in the last 12 months - have been exclusively shared with the Daily Mail.
Do you have more points on your driving licence than your neighbours? Find out with our penalty postcode search tool
02/08/25 06:00
To use our interactive feature, enter your postcode and the number of points you have currently to see how you compare to other motorists in your area.
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Queen Elizabeth II's supercharged Range Rover heads to auction - and it's covered big mileage
31/07/25 11:01
This luxury SUV graced the Royal garage for two years, having been delivered by the British brand's bespoke car department in 2006 and relieved of its royal duties in 2008.
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JLR boss Adrian Mardell to step down as CEO after two years and steering Jaguar's controversial rebrand
31/07/25 03:51
Mardell, 64, has been at the company for more than three decades including the last two years as chief exec during one of the most transformative periods in the firm's recent history.
Drink-drive deaths up 7% in a decade - as Labour plots breathalysers in new cars for convicted offenders
31/07/25 01:47
It comes as Labour considers adopting EU rules mandating that all models have equipment to facilitate the installation of in-car 'alcolocks'.
The simple mistake that will cost drivers £150 in wasted fuel per year
30/07/25 11:01
Not keeping on top of one particular area of car maintenance can have costly ramifications, it has been calculated.
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Do you remember these once common but now vanishing cars? The show dedicated to dull motors from the past
30/07/25 08:03
The Festival of the Unexceptional descended on Grimsthorpe Castle on Saturday, inviting drivers to showcase their mundane family cars from the 1970s to the 1990s.
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Do you own the vehicle that's now most targeted by thieves?
28/07/25 01:45
A new study has revealed that despite a 4.5% decline in motor thefts recorded last year, there's been an increase in newer vehicles being pinched. And this specific motor is targeted.
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Do you own the vehicle now most targeted by thieves? Spoiler alert: it's not a Range Rover
28/07/25 10:54
A new study has revealed that despite a 4.5% decline in motor thefts recorded last year, there's been an increase in newer vehicles being pinched. And this specific motor is targeted.

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