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‘Road pricing plans smack of Big Brother watching’

‘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
Vauxhall slashes prices of Crossland, Grandland and Insignia

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
Volvo launches online sales platform for used cars

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

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
Used car sales up 11.5% in 2021

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
Private parking PCNs to be capped at £50

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
Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy mascot gets aerodynamic redesign

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

‘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
New 2023 Volvo XC40 facelift quietly unveiled on configurator

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

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
Mazda gears up to launch three new electric cars by 2025

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

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

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

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
JCB PotholePro fixes three years worth of potholes in four months

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

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

“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
Volvo launches free puncture and windscreen repairs

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
Polestar 2 Arctic Circle rally special unveiled

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
New DS 3 Crossback Louvre special edition unveiled

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

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
Government offers up £500m of taxpayer cash in Jaguar Land Rover loan guarantee

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
New 2022 Aston Martin DBX707 storms in with 697bhp

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
BMW police car engine problem does not affect consumers

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
Jaguar Land Rover reports £9m loss amid continued semiconductor shortage

Jaguar Land Rover reports £9m loss amid continued semiconductor shortage
British brands hit by global chip supply as hold-ups impact JLR’s financials
Ford unveils in-car escape room game concept

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
What is the 'Dutch Reach'?

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

'Learn the new Highway Code and you could save lives'
Mike Rutherford points out some handy safety tips for roads users to stay safe
UK Tesla Model S recalled over bonnet latch safety 

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
'Jaguar Land Rover owners owe a debt of gratitude to Mike Cross'

'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
Laws planned for easier prosecution of dangerous cyclists 

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
Drivers in the south paying more to use cheapest EV chargers

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
New Mercedes T-Class premium MPV replaces Citan Tourer

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

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
Users of self-driving cars should not be held legally responsible, report suggests

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
New 2022 BMW M8 Competition makes its debut

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