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Pavement parking ban? Half of councils still encourage drivers to do it
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Pavement parking ban? Half of councils still encourage drivers to do it

84 of the 164 councils that responded to the BBC’s FOI request said they have placed marked parking bays on public footpaths in their areas
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22 Jul 2026
New Range Rover Sport facelift spied with huge exhaust pipes
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New Range Rover Sport facelift spied with huge exhaust pipes

One of our favourite luxury SUVs will pick up new styling and tech
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22 Jul 2026
If you thought the traditional motor show was dead, think again
Opinion - motor shows

If you thought the traditional motor show was dead, think again

Editor-at-large Phil McNamara explains why the return of major European motor shows could give car makers the stage they've been missing
Opinion
22 Jul 2026
New Nissan Leaf Nismo arrives with aggressive looks, but no extra power
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New Nissan Leaf Nismo arrives with aggressive looks, but no extra power

Nismo is branching out to cover all parts of Nissan's car line-up
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22 Jul 2026
Car Deal of the Day: we’ve never seen the Toyota bZ4X look so affordable
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Car Deal of the Day: we’ve never seen the Toyota bZ4X look so affordable

Boosted with a longer range in 2025, the latest Toyota bZ4X is an attractive electric SUV. It’s our Deal of the Day for July 22
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22 Jul 2026
New Hyundai Ioniq 3: fresh details on sharp-looking baby EV
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New Hyundai Ioniq 3: fresh details on sharp-looking baby EV

More range and space than its Kia EV2 sibling, the Ioniq 3 is almost ready to shake up the small electric car market
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22 Jul 2026
New Range Rover GT gives luxury off-road brand a sporty EV edge
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New Range Rover GT gives luxury off-road brand a sporty EV edge

This dynamic new GT – packing pure electric power at launch – becomes the fifth Range Rover model. It launches in 2027, and we’ve sat in it
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22 Jul 2026
Tesla vs Mazda in an electric family car showdown in this week’s Auto Express
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Tesla vs Mazda in an electric family car showdown in this week’s Auto Express

In Auto Express magazine this week we test the new Mazda 6e against the Tesla Model 3 and drive the Geely EX2
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22 Jul 2026
New Dacia Spring confirmed for September reveal and super low price
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New Dacia Spring confirmed for September reveal and super low price

The new Spring will be based on the adorable Renault Twingo and built here in Europe
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22 Jul 2026
New Omoda 9 update brings fresh interior look and a new Black Noble trim
Omoda 9 Black Noble - front

New Omoda 9 update brings fresh interior look and a new Black Noble trim

Even though it’s just launched, Omoda has also given its big SUV some upgrades
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22 Jul 2026
Aston Martin Vanquish 25 celebrates a quarter-century of British supercar muscle
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Aston Martin Vanquish 25 celebrates a quarter-century of British supercar muscle

Limited-run Vanquish marks 25 years since the original model made its debut
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21 Jul 2026
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Electricity VAT axe to make EV charging cheaper, but not if you can’t charge at home
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Electricity VAT axe to make EV charging cheaper, but not if you can’t charge at home

VAT on domestic electricity will be scrapped from October, thus widening the gap between home and public charging
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21 Jul 2026
Mercedes-Maybach GLS revealed with “otherworldly” levels of luxury
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Mercedes-Maybach GLS revealed with “otherworldly” levels of luxury

Hold off on that Bentley Bentayga order, the 2026 Maybach GLS has just been revealed
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21 Jul 2026
Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal 6 Touring makes a big splash for £215 a month
New BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal 6 Touring makes a big splash for £215 a month

Practical and frugal, the BYD Seal 6 Touring is tempting at this price. It’s our Deal of the Day for July 21
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21 Jul 2026
Polestar gives up on America as ban forces a stronger European focus
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Polestar gives up on America as ban forces a stronger European focus

With US accounting for only six per cent of Polestar sales, the company will cut its losses and focus its attention elsewhere
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21 Jul 2026
Volkswagen Transporter eHybrid brings plug-in hybrid power to the van range
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Volkswagen Transporter eHybrid brings plug-in hybrid power to the van range

VW’s popular Transporter van now gets plug-in hybrid power like its Ford Transit cousin
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21 Jul 2026
New Volkswagen ID. Polo will start from under £24,000
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New Volkswagen ID. Polo will start from under £24,000

Volkswagen’s electric supermini is arriving with a 280-mile range, classy looks and a pinch of nostalgic charm
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21 Jul 2026
New Audi A2 e-tron drops some camo to reveal retro design
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New Audi A2 e-tron drops some camo to reveal retro design

Audi’s cutting-edge new BEV promises to channel the innovation of its iconic predecessor
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20 Jul 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Forget that SUV, drive a Citroen Berlingo for just £198 a month instead
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Car Deal of the Day: Forget that SUV, drive a Citroen Berlingo for just £198 a month instead

For three decades, the Citroen Berlingo has been a faithful friend to many families. It’s our Deal of the Day for July 20
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20 Jul 2026
First look at new Smart #2 and we’re having ForTwo deja vu!
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First look at new Smart #2 and we’re having ForTwo deja vu!

The successor to the iconic Smart ForTwo is designed to thrive in the city, but should be capable on the open road, too
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20 Jul 2026
New Jeep hybrid SUV aims to out-muscle Land Rover's Defender, with some help from China
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New Jeep hybrid SUV aims to out-muscle Land Rover's Defender, with some help from China

Want a Defender, but can’t stretch to one? Jeep’s new cut-priced family SUV should be cheap to buy, and to run…
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20 Jul 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Leon at £191 per month is sporty and sensible
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Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Leon at £191 per month is sporty and sensible

Trading big speed for big value, this Cupra Leon deal nets you a fun car with fine handling. It’s our Deal of the Day for 19 July
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19 Jul 2026
MG might be Chinese now, but it’s selling more cars in the UK than ever
Opinion - MG

MG might be Chinese now, but it’s selling more cars in the UK than ever

MG is a sales hit, and Mike Rutherford thinks it won't be long before it overtakes Vauxhall, Ford and Merc to become the fifth best-selling brand in t…
Opinion
19 Jul 2026
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Car Deal of the Day: Sharp-looking Peugeot E-3008 can be yours for only £210 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Sharp-looking Peugeot E-3008 can be yours for only £210 a month

Electric family cars don’t have to be dull or expensive, as the desirable E-3008 SUV shows. It’s our Deal of the Day for 18 July
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18 Jul 2026
Which cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full ECG list with our best (and worst) picks
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Which cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full ECG list with our best (and worst) picks

Around 60 electric cars are now eligible for a Government-funded discount. Which should you go for from the ever-growing list?
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17 Jul 2026
Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it
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Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it

You can get a discount of up to £3,750 on an electric car thanks to this Government grant, but which vehicles qualify and how do you claim? We reveal …
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17 Jul 2026
Cute Fiat 500e is £3,750 cheaper from right now, all thanks to the Electric Car Grant
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Cute Fiat 500e is £3,750 cheaper from right now, all thanks to the Electric Car Grant

Hefty discount also means the electric version of the stylish city car is cheaper than the petrol
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17 Jul 2026
New Nilu27 NILU hypercar to put the driver first with screaming 11,000rpm V12
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New Nilu27 NILU hypercar to put the driver first with screaming 11,000rpm V12

With no nanny aids, hybrid system or flappy paddle gearbox, the outrageous NILU hypercar is a serious old-school speed machine
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17 Jul 2026
UK Car park firm fined drivers queuing for petrol, now the CMA wants a word
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UK Car park firm fined drivers queuing for petrol, now the CMA wants a word

With investigation into Euro Car Parks underway, the Competition and Markets Authority says operators must comply with consumer law or face action
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17 Jul 2026
Two new Volvo models on the way this year, and an estate car could follow
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Two new Volvo models on the way this year, and an estate car could follow

Significantly upgraded SUVs are likely for 2026, but Swedish firm is also leaving the door open for new estate cars in future
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17 Jul 2026
The XPeng L03 is here to give the Tesla Model Y a massive headache
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The XPeng L03 is here to give the Tesla Model Y a massive headache

New coupé-SUV will go on sale in the UK next year with huge screens and a suite of intelligent driving features
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17 Jul 2026
New BMW M3 spotted with straight-six power, radical design and no plug
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New BMW M3 spotted with straight-six power, radical design and no plug

For the first time ever, M3 customers will be able to choose between petrol and electric
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17 Jul 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Kodiaq vRS is a fast car for all the family at only £336 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Kodiaq vRS is a fast car for all the family at only £336 a month

Powerful and practical, the muscular Czech SUV is our Deal of the Day for July 17
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17 Jul 2026
eVED pay-per-mile road tax explained: will it make EVs pricier than petrol?
eVED pay-per-mile road tax

eVED pay-per-mile road tax explained: will it make EVs pricier than petrol?

From April 2028, EV drivers will be forced to pay three pence for every mile they drive, over and above their annual road tax fee
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17 Jul 2026
Wild Aston Martin Dreadnought V12 military 4x4 is set for Call of Duty debut
Aston Martin Dreadnought - front angled

Wild Aston Martin Dreadnought V12 military 4x4 is set for Call of Duty debut

Brit brand answers the Call of Duty with off-road monster that looks to capture the imagination of a younger audience
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16 Jul 2026