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‘Road pricing plans smack of Big Brother watching’
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‘Road pricing plans smack of Big Brother watching’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the idea of road pricing could end up costing us a lot more than we think
Opinion
9 Feb 2022
Vauxhall slashes prices of Crossland, Grandland and Insignia
Vauxhall Crossland

Vauxhall slashes prices of Crossland, Grandland and Insignia

The savings form part of Vauxhall’s trim-level restructure, which has cut the number of specifications down to just three versions
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9 Feb 2022
Volvo launches online sales platform for used cars
Volvo V60 facelift

Volvo launches online sales platform for used cars

New service allows customers to buy second-hand Volvo cars directly from the manufacturer and entirely online
News
8 Feb 2022
Volvo plans new mega-casting technique for next-generation electric cars
Volvo mega casting

Volvo plans new mega-casting technique for next-generation electric cars

Volvo's innovative one-piece castings will replace around 100 parts on the rear floor of the company’s upcoming electric cars
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8 Feb 2022
Used car sales up 11.5% in 2021
Used car dealer

Used car sales up 11.5% in 2021

UK used car market grew in 2021, but remains 5.5 per cent down on pre-Covid five-year average
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8 Feb 2022
Private parking PCNs to be capped at £50
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Private parking PCNs to be capped at £50

New details emerge of Government’s Parking Code of Practice, aimed at protecting motorists from unfair private parking rules
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7 Feb 2022
Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy mascot gets aerodynamic redesign
Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy

Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy mascot gets aerodynamic redesign

Brand's next generation of cars including Pure-electric Spectre coupe will get updated Spirit of Ecstasy
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7 Feb 2022
‘UK car production has been brutally cut by 50% in just five years’
Mike Rutherford UK car production

‘UK car production has been brutally cut by 50% in just five years’

Mike Rutherford is suspicious at the sharp decline in UK car production - and even wonders if sabotage is at play
Opinion
7 Feb 2022
New 2023 Volvo XC40 facelift quietly unveiled on configurator
Volvo XC40 facelift

New 2023 Volvo XC40 facelift quietly unveiled on configurator

The updated version of the entry-level Volvo XC40 SUV is available to order now, priced from £34,100
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4 Feb 2022
New Bentley SUV to be brand’s first all-electric car when it arrives in 2025
Bentley EV - exclusive image

New Bentley SUV to be brand’s first all-electric car when it arrives in 2025

Bentley will launch its first pure electric car in 2025, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
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4 Feb 2022
Mazda gears up to launch three new electric cars by 2025
Mazda EV platform

Mazda gears up to launch three new electric cars by 2025

After 2025 Mazda will roll-out its new Skyactiv EV Scalable Architecture, which allows different-sized cars to be built on the same production line
News
4 Feb 2022
Energy price cap: electric car home charging costs to rise by £200
EV home charging

Energy price cap: electric car home charging costs to rise by £200

The increase to Ofgem’s energy price cap may push up home charging costs for electric car drivers
News
4 Feb 2022
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Jaguar I-Pace updated with Premium Black Pack and Amazon Alexa
Jaguar I-Pace

Jaguar I-Pace updated with Premium Black Pack and Amazon Alexa

Jaguar has given its electric I-Pace SUV a tickle for 2022, adding a new styling pack and some extra technology
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4 Feb 2022
New Maserati MC Edition trim launched for Ghibli, Levante and Quattroporte
Maserati MC Edition - Ghibli

New Maserati MC Edition trim launched for Ghibli, Levante and Quattroporte

Built to celebrate the firm's racing history, each Maserati MC Edition is offered with a V8-engine
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3 Feb 2022
JCB PotholePro fixes three years worth of potholes in four months
JCB Pothole machine

JCB PotholePro fixes three years worth of potholes in four months

Revolutionary pothole fixing machine put to work in Stoke, where it has repaired 10,000m² of road in 130 days
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2 Feb 2022
Learners can have driving test cancelled if car is dirty, warns DVSA
Dirty car

Learners can have driving test cancelled if car is dirty, warns DVSA

Cars used in driving tests must be cleared of any rubbish and have their controls wiped down
News
2 Feb 2022
“Britain’s car makers give us plenty to be proud of”
Opinion - GMA T33

“Britain’s car makers give us plenty to be proud of”

When it comes to making high-quality cars, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks nobody does it better than the Brits
Opinion
2 Feb 2022
Volvo launches free puncture and windscreen repairs
Volvo customer service

Volvo launches free puncture and windscreen repairs

Volvo UK will fix punctures and windscreen chips on its own cars of any age free-of-charge, where possible
News
2 Feb 2022
Polestar 2 Arctic Circle rally special unveiled
Polestar 2 Arctic Circle

Polestar 2 Arctic Circle rally special unveiled

Swedish EV manufacturer has extensively modified a Polestar 2 to tackle snow and ice, with reworked suspension, more power and a racy interior
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2 Feb 2022
New DS 3 Crossback Louvre special edition unveiled
New DS 3 Crossback Louvre special edition unveiled - front

New DS 3 Crossback Louvre special edition unveiled

Special edition DS 3 Crossback Louvre gets pure-electric or petrol power with unique art-inspired design touches
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1 Feb 2022
New 2022 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door 63 S E-Performance UK price revealed
New Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door 63 S E-Performance - front

New 2022 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door 63 S E-Performance UK price revealed

The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door 63 S E-Performance is the firm’s most powerful production car ever, and is on sale in the UK from £173,655
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1 Feb 2022
Government offers up £500m of taxpayer cash in Jaguar Land Rover loan guarantee
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Government offers up £500m of taxpayer cash in Jaguar Land Rover loan guarantee

UK Export Finance to cover 80 per cent of £625million JLR loan from 12 commercial banks
News
1 Feb 2022
New 2022 Aston Martin DBX707 storms in with 697bhp
AstonMartin DBX707

New 2022 Aston Martin DBX707 storms in with 697bhp

Aston’s DBX SUV gets even hotter with a revised V8 engine, updated suspension and a racy makeover
News
1 Feb 2022
BMW police car engine problem does not affect consumers
BMW police car

BMW police car engine problem does not affect consumers

The German manufacturer has confirmed that the engine issue affecting BMW patrol cars does not apply to ordinary consumers
News
1 Feb 2022
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Jaguar Land Rover reports £9m loss amid continued semiconductor shortage
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Jaguar Land Rover reports £9m loss amid continued semiconductor shortage

British brands hit by global chip supply as hold-ups impact JLR’s financials
News
1 Feb 2022
Ford unveils in-car escape room game concept
Ford

Ford unveils in-car escape room game concept

Ford showcases an escape room-style game built into a Mustang Mach E to help owners get accustomed to its controls
News
31 Jan 2022
What is the 'Dutch Reach'?
Cyclist

What is the 'Dutch Reach'?

Highway Code update tells drivers to open car door from inside with left hand, forcing them to look behind for approaching cyclists
News
31 Jan 2022
'Learn the new Highway Code and you could save lives'
Highway Code

'Learn the new Highway Code and you could save lives'

Mike Rutherford points out some handy safety tips for roads users to stay safe
Opinion
30 Jan 2022
UK Tesla Model S recalled over bonnet latch safety
UK Tesla Model S

UK Tesla Model S recalled over bonnet latch safety

Faulty bonnet latch could cause Tesla Model S ‘frunk’ to fly open, and at least one UK customer has had a close call
News
28 Jan 2022
'Jaguar Land Rover owners owe a debt of gratitude to Mike Cross'
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'Jaguar Land Rover owners owe a debt of gratitude to Mike Cross'

John McIlroy praises the retiring Mike Cross for his 37 years of developing Jaguars and Land Rovers
Opinion
26 Jan 2022
Laws planned for easier prosecution of dangerous cyclists 
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Laws planned for easier prosecution of dangerous cyclists 

The Transport Secretary announces his intention to crack down on dangerous cycling as new Highway Code changes come into force
News
26 Jan 2022
Drivers in the south paying more to use cheapest EV chargers
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Drivers in the south paying more to use cheapest EV chargers

Drivers in the south of England are paying around a quarter more to use the cheapest EV chargers than those in the north and Wales
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26 Jan 2022
New Mercedes T-Class premium MPV replaces Citan Tourer
Mercedes T-Class - front

New Mercedes T-Class premium MPV replaces Citan Tourer

The new Mercedes T-Class arrives as a rival for the Volkswagen Caddy and Citroen Berlingo
News
26 Jan 2022
Bentley invests £2.5 billion to build Crewe 'Dream Factory' for 2025 EV
Bentley factory

Bentley invests £2.5 billion to build Crewe 'Dream Factory' for 2025 EV

Bentley pledges £2.5 billion investment to become a pure-electric brand and end-to-end carbon neutral by 2030
News
26 Jan 2022
Users of self-driving cars should not be held legally responsible, report suggests
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Users of self-driving cars should not be held legally responsible, report suggests

Clear distinction needed between driver assistance features and fully autonomous systems, says independent body
News
26 Jan 2022
New 2022 BMW M8 Competition makes its debut
BMW M8 Competition 2022

New 2022 BMW M8 Competition makes its debut

Updated interior design, tech and styling details feature on 2022 BMW M8 Competition, which is available in three bodystyles and produces 616bhp
News
25 Jan 2022
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