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Does your car have an outstanding MOT advisory? Here's the likelihood of it causing a breakdown or crash
16/06/25 10:55
A poll of drivers reveals how many suffered vehicle breakdowns or accidents as a result of an issue raised as an advisory in the last MOT that they failed to fix. The RAC said the report highlights a 'troubling advisory apathy among drivers'....read
Is this the car your dad drove? Ten family favourites from the 1970s to 1990s - and what they're worth today
15/06/25 05:00Everyone remembers the cars their parents had when they were kids. On Father's Day, we celebrate the motors dads across Britain were driving in the 1970s, '80s and '90s.
End of the road for noisy boy racers? Car makers are axing their beloved hot hatches to go electric
14/06/25 06:00The days of the noisy boy racer deafening you in your own home by flying past in souped-up cars with offensively loud exhaust pipes are looking numbered.
Peugeot's legendary badge is now on an EV
13/06/25 05:34The three-letter moniker, which is synonymous with its iconic 205 GTi of the 1980s and 1990s, has been stamped onto a souped-up version of the company's e-208 EV.
GTi is back! Peugeot's legendary badge is now on an electric car - can it be the 205 GTi's spiritual successor?
13/06/25 04:48The three-letter moniker, which is synonymous with its iconic 205 GTi of the 1980s and 1990s, has been stamped onto a souped-up version of the company's e-208 EV.
Have motorways become our worst roads? Closures, potholes and poor driving is marring our fastest routes
13/06/25 01:19A poll of over 14k raised concerns that the nation's fastest roads are in need of 'urgent improvement' - as well as increased education and enforcement.
Fiat solves 'barrier for electric cars' to allow battery recharges in FIVE MINUTES
13/06/25 08:38The 'technological revolution' will guarantee drivers of EVs can fully recharge their car's battery in the same time it takes to fill up with petrol.
SUVs elevated bonnets spark warnings of 'growing public safety threat'
12/06/25 01:31SUVs are more likely to hit an adult's vital organs and a child's head in a collision - and they increase the risk of dragging a pedestrian under the moving vehicle in crashes, a new report said.SUVs are a 'growing threat to public safety' and drivers can't see children as old as nine directly in front of them
11/06/25 11:41SUVs are more likely to hit an adult's vital organs and a child's head in a collision - and they increase the risk of dragging a pedestrian under the moving vehicle in crashes, a new report said.
The best cars you can buy: Luxury German SUV tops list of 10 models rated highest by owners
11/06/25 09:00With so many car options to choose from, how do you go about buying the very best one? These are the motors owners rated highest.
Driving licence rule change now allows millions to legally take to the wheel of larger cars... with a catch
10/06/25 09:58An updated weight restriction for category B driving licences has been introduced by the Government on 10 June.
True cost of Britain's pothole crisis revealed: Here's the typical repair bill to fix battered vehicles
09/06/25 10:04Failing to avoid one of the millions of potholes on Britain's roads can be a costly affair with a new study revealing the value of garage bills to fix damaged vehicles.
Family SUVs face road tax hikes under new proposals pushed by Labour politicians
06/06/25 09:47The call for higher levies on large SUVs, often chosen by families for their space, came from Labour and Green party members of the London Assembly.
Drivers speed more in 20mph zones than any other limits - and councils want to up restrictions
05/06/25 11:02A poll of more than 10,500 drivers uncovered that 44% of motorists admit to breaching 20mph limits, which is more than twice as many who speed in 50mph zones.
Mercedes executive labels electric G-Class a 'complete flop'
05/06/25 03:20It is reportedly being outsold seven to one by the petrol variant of the same SUV model, which for years has been a massive hit among celebrities and especially professional footballers.
Now your CAR knows if you've put on weight! Major manufacturer adds body measuring sensors to safety feature
05/06/25 01:55If you've put on a few pounds recently, even your new car will soon know about it.
Electric car sales jumped by a quarter in May as popularity of cheap Chinese brands intensifies
05/06/25 10:59One in five 25-plate cars delivered last month are fully electric, with Chinese brands including BYD and Omoda driving demand, industry insiders said.
Will you pay more for car hire this summer? We reveal where prices have risen most in 2025 and the holiday hotspots to avoid
05/06/25 06:00We exclusively reveal how much you can expect to pay to book a motor for a seven-day getaway in 12 summer holiday hotspots...Mercedes exec calls electric version of iconic SUV a 'complete flop'
04/06/25 04:49It is reportedly being outsold seven to one by the petrol variant of the same SUV model, which for years has been a massive hit among celebrities and especially professional footballers.Mercedes exec calls £155k electric version of iconic SUV a 'complete flop'
04/06/25 03:15It is reportedly being outsold seven to one by the petrol variant of the same SUV model, which for years has been a massive hit among celebrities and especially professional footballers.
For every disabled parking bay there are 52 Blue Badge holders as oversubscribed scheme is rife with fraud and abuse
03/06/25 11:01Demand for permits continues to rise with the rate of new applications increasing by 31% between 2022 and 2024. And instances of Blue Badge fraud are up 1,000% since 2016.
Drive Noel Gallagher's Bentley! Oasis star's iconic noughties motor goes on sale for huge seven-figure sum
03/06/25 07:10The 1997 model, which packs a punch with its 6.8L engine, was one of Gallagher's many cars which he could famously never drive after quitting his lessons while being mobbed by fans.
EV owners can now earn Clubcard points charging at Tesco - is it a better deal than drivers get filling up with petrol?
03/06/25 12:45Tesco currently has 2,700 Vauxhall-branded Pod chargers at 619 stores nationwide, making it the largest retail EV charging network in Britain.
Ministers told to crackdown on illegal number plates that are invisible to speed and ANPR cameras
03/06/25 10:47Unscrupulous businesses online are flogging plates, sprays and transparent films that can evade roadside camera technology.
Two thirds of motorists have made mistakes because they're distracted - but the main cause ISN'T their phone
02/06/25 11:01While road safety groups have raised major concerns about technology diverting driver attention, the biggest distraction is instead human.
The 10 most reliable used small cars that rarely suffer major faults
02/06/25 12:38Warrantywise has revealed which 10 small motors are most reliable, based on the volume of claims made by extended warranty customers over the last three years.
Porsche halts sale of electric vehicle over fears its battery will catch FIRE
01/06/25 09:26Released in 2019, the Taycan quickly became one of the most popular luxury electric vehicles, but a string of safety malfunctions has marred its reputation.
I own one of the last 'worst cars in history' and I love it! I can't wait to see the new one that's coming out...
01/06/25 06:00Allan Symes, 50, from just outside York is the owner of one of just two surviving UK-registered examples of the 'worst car in history'.
The 10 most reliable older cars that are cheap and dependable - and the lemons to dodge
31/05/25 06:00For drivers on the hunt for a reliable car, there's no need to spend big on a brand new model; there are plenty of cheap older motors that are just as dependable at a fraction of the price.
Petrol prices drop to lowest level in four years - experts say 'fill up now' as this is likely to be 'as far as it falls'
30/05/25 09:32The AA said the average price of unleaded across the UK on Thursday dipped to 132.3p a litre, the lowest its been since July 2021. But it's unlikely to fall any further.
Toyota confirms it will shift production of hot hatch favourite from Japan to Derbyshire next year
30/05/25 08:52Manufacturing of some GR Corolla cars will move from Toyota's native Japan to the Burnaston plant in 2026.
Report: Electric cars lose more than half their value in two years
29/05/25 03:10New analysis suggests that a 24-month-old battery car sold to the trade in April on average retained just 47% of its original new cost.Used electric cars lose half their value in two years - and experts are blaming car makers
29/05/25 02:51New analysis suggests that a 24-month-old battery car sold to the trade in April on average retained just 47% of its original new cost.
Deaths on Britain's roads INCREASED last year with a 9% rise in motorcyclist fatalities
29/05/25 11:19The total number of people killed on Britain's roads last year was 1,633. This is a 1 per cent increase on the 1,624 who lost their lives in 2023.
New 'major concern' raised with smart motorways - AA wants them axed
29/05/25 10:48Around 13% of the nation's 1,900 miles of motorway network is made up of 'smart' stretches without a hard shoulder at any time.
Land Rover Defender updated - here's what's different
28/05/25 04:19Land Rover's Defender has been on sale in Britain for five years, so a significant mid-life facelift for its most popular model is long overdue.
Land Rover Defender updated to bolster JLR's best-selling car - but can you spot what's changed?
28/05/25 01:35Land Rover's Defender has been on sale in Britain for five years, so a significant mid-life facelift for its most popular model is long overdue.
Death knell for a century-old driving skill: The rapidly dying art electric cars will kill off entirely
28/05/25 06:00The skill is likely to become obsolete entirely in new models once the sale of new petrol and diesel models is banned in 2030.
London Congestion Charge to increase 20% to £18 a day next year
27/05/25 11:52The Congestion Charge will increase from £15 to £18 from 2 January 2026 - and could rise annually thereafter under plans set out by TfL.
I'm the man bringing the 'worst car in history' back to life: The original wasn't as bad as people say...
25/05/25 06:00In an exclusive interview with This is Money, Dr Aleksandar Bjelić explains what the future is for the reborn brand and why the original 1980s car wasn't as bad as many make out.
Electric vehicles to lose road tax exemption for new registrations
23/05/25 01:39Changes to the Expensive Car Supplement levied on EVs will be made at the next Budget 'to make it easier to buy electric cars,' Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said in a letter.Report: UK to dump tax on new EVs
22/05/25 05:24Changes to the Expensive Car Supplement levied on EVs will be made at the next Budget 'to make it easier to buy electric cars,' Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said in a letter.Government to dump 'Tesla Tax' on new electric cars introduced in April as industry warns it's stifling EV demand
22/05/25 03:44Changes to the Expensive Car Supplement levied on EVs will be made at the next Budget 'to make it easier to buy electric cars,' Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said in a letter.
Toyota unveils new RAV4 SUV: Here's what to expect and the likely cost
22/05/25 01:43One of Toyota's longest-running models - and an SUV pioneer - has received an overhaul for 2025 and will arrive in Britain exclusively with plug-in hybrid power.
Is paying to park about to get easier? Universal smartphone app arrives - but most drivers still prefer cash
21/05/25 01:58The DfT has announced that a new 'one-app-fits-all' smartphone platform has been developed - at no cost to the taxpayer - to make car park payment easier. But just 14% of Britons want to use it.
Labour delays self-driving cars on Britain's roads by 12 months
21/05/25 10:38The DfT has confirmed that legislation to allow driverless cars has been pushed back to 'the second half of 2027' at the earliest - a year later than previously promised.
The rise of SUVs: Over 50% of new car sales are now larger vehicles
20/05/25 01:01There are 193 different SUV and 'crossover' variations across the 35 most popular brands sold in the UK in 2025. Is that too many?Half of new cars in showrooms are now SUVs as drivers are pushed into buying bigger vehicles
20/05/25 11:37There are 193 different SUV and 'crossover' variations across the 35 most popular brands sold in the UK in 2025. Is that too many?
Is diesel dead? We reveal which used examples are rocketing in value
19/05/25 08:20Motorists are 'running out of diesel options' as manufacturers continue to delete them from their ranges. But average used values are rising - and some are up almost 10%.
Young drivers increasing target of this insurance scam with cases jumping 50% in two years
19/05/25 11:39Victims - typically younger motorists facing high premiums - are at risk of being left thousands of pounds out of pocket and facing criminal charges for driving uninsured.
Used diesel car values rise more than any other fuel type in past year and some models are up 9.1%
18/05/25 06:01Motorists are 'running out of diesel options' as manufacturers continue to delete them from their ranges. But average used values are rising - and some are up almost 10%.
Car industry leaders say EU rules threaten affordability of small cars
16/05/25 01:11Renault CEO Luca de Meo (top) and Stellantis chairman John Elkann called for the EU to relax its regulatory grasp on small cars so that millions can afford to switch to new models.
EU regulations are making small cars too expensive, according to bosses at two major manufacturers
16/05/25 10:05Renault CEO Luca de Meo (top) and Stellantis chairman John Elkann called for the EU to relax its regulatory grasp on small cars so that millions can afford to switch to new models.
Driving test backlog surpasses 600,000 - why can't DVSA clear the mounting queue of learners?
15/05/25 09:54Some 603,352 future practical driving tests were booked as of the end of April. That is up 16% from 521,190 this time one year ago.
The drivers paying most to park cars outside their homes: Some charged £1,073 a year by councils
15/05/25 09:24Councils now commonly use emissions-based pricing for residents parking permits - some with surcharges for diesels.
Jaguar Land Rover 'cannot discount' building cars in US amid tariffs
13/05/25 05:53The car firm delivered almost 100k units to the US in 2024. Some of these, including Defenders - are produced in Slovakia and are therefore subject to the higher US tariffs of 25%.Jaguar Land Rover says it 'cannot discount' building cars in the US to evade Trump tariffs
13/05/25 04:33The car firm delivered almost 100k units to the US in 2024. Some of these, including Defenders - are produced in Slovakia and are therefore subject to the higher US tariffs of 25%.
Millions of pounds worth of fuel stolen from petrol stations in recent years - here's how many thieves were caught
13/05/25 10:56Nearly 110,000 instances of drivers fleeing the pumps without paying were recorded between 2020 and 2024.
Time for older drivers to have regular eye tests? Crash data suggests so...
12/05/25 01:57Ministers have hinted that a change to rules around eyesight checks for older motorists could be rung in as part of Labour's new road safety strategy.
The 'worst car in history' is set to return: Infamous cheap 1980s model is making a dramatic comeback
10/05/25 06:00Wind the clock back to the early 1980s and drivers of a certain vintage will recall a car entering the UK market with big ambitions and a bargain price tag of just £3k. That motor is on the way back...
UK used car sales reach post-pandemic milestone
09/05/25 04:11Used car transactions toppled the two million mark in the first quarter for the first time since pre-Covid 2019.Used car sales reach post-pandemic milestone - these are the most popular second-hand models of 2025 so far
09/05/25 03:10Used car transactions toppled the two million mark in the first quarter for the first time since pre-Covid 2019.
The new UK motorway cameras that caught almost 1MILLION drivers dangerously tailgating
09/05/25 09:50With the tech proving effective at identifying tailgating and drivers complaining of a rise in aggressive behaviour on the roads, are we set to see a rollout of cameras?
Revealed: How much cheaper it is to service an EV compared to a petrol car over five years
08/05/25 11:01A new study has calculated the average total cost of maintaining an EV vs traditional cars.
Blue Badge fraud has 'increased by over 1000 per cent' since 2016 as driver misuse and theft soars
08/05/25 11:01The range of abuse varies from intentional theft, organised fraud, producing and selling counterfeit badges online, and using deceased people's badges.
Trump slashes import tariffs on UK-made vehicles to 10 per cent alleviating a 'severe and immediate threat' to Britain's car industry
08/05/25 05:03Following more than a month of negotiations between UK ministers and US officials, the UK has been granted a reprieve from sweeping 25% levies on imported cars.
Ferrari's first EV is arriving next year
08/05/25 04:06Despite a reluctance to shift entirely to electric power, the Maranello giant said its EV revolution will really kick into gear next year.Ferrari confirms date its first electric car will arrive - and it's very soon...
08/05/25 03:58Despite a reluctance to shift entirely to electric power, the Maranello giant said its EV revolution will really kick into gear next year.
Battery experts warn electric car fires will increase unless decades-old technology is improved
08/05/25 08:00With the UK fire service already reporting a 33% year-on-year increase in electric car blazes in Britain, the problem is only going to rise as EVs become mainstream.
Seven ways you can 'accidentally' invalidate car insurance - including a common practical accessory
08/05/25 06:00Have you told your insurer you've been promoted, added an accessory to your car for a holiday or fitted a private plate? If not, you could land yourself in hot water...
Tesla car crash as UK sales sink 62% amid mounting backlash against 'toxic' boss Elon Musk
06/05/25 09:02Consumers are angry at Tesla boss Elon Musk's role in Donald Trump's administration and have been boycotting the electric car firm.
Ford expects to take a $1.5B profit hit from tariffs this year
06/05/25 04:12Ford became the latest automotive giant to pull profit guidance as the chaos unleashed by Trump made financial forecasting impossible.Ford expects to take a $1.5bn profit hit from Trump tariffs this year
06/05/25 03:35Ford became the latest automotive giant to pull profit guidance as the chaos unleashed by Trump made financial forecasting impossible.
Rubbish behaviour! A third of motorcyclists have been hit by litter tossed out of car windows
05/05/25 11:01Chris Palmer from Exeter (inset) says he's been hit by litter thrown at him - including cigarette butts - while riding his BMW as 37% of bikers complain about being pelted.
Petrol prices fall to four-year low ahead of massive bank holiday weekend getaway
02/05/25 09:18Petrol prices have dropped to a UK average of 134.06p a litre - the lowest since July 2021. But 17m drivers this weekend are warned they'll be fleeced at motorway services.
Nine in 10 drivers unable to complete a car journey without touching their phone
02/05/25 06:00Analysis of driving data collated from half a million UK motorists over the last 12 months found that just 10% are able to complete a journey without using their phone.
I've just bought my 26th car in 30 years from this overlooked motor brand - here's why I love it so much
01/05/25 08:43It isn't a popular, volume-selling name like Ford or VW. Instead, it's a brand that represented just 0.12% of new car sales last year.
Revealed: UK government vehicles must be EVs by 2027
30/04/25 03:28All central government cars and vans must be zero emissions by the end of 2027 - two years earlier than ministers will impose a ban on sales of new petrol and diesel passenger cars.
Major car maker to cut jobs as part of £1.4B cost-saving drive
30/04/25 02:22It said the move will 'protect profitability and drive structural efficiencies on direct and indirect costs'.
Major car maker to cut jobs as part of a £1.4bn cost-saving drive as tariffs and EV sales slump weigh heavy
30/04/25 01:13It said the move will 'protect profitability and drive structural efficiencies on direct and indirect costs'.
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