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Theory test pass rate drops to lowest level in a decade

Theory test pass rate drops to lowest level in a decade
The proportion of learner drivers passing the driving theory test has fallen 18 per cent in a decade, new data reveals
New Nissan NV250 small van revealed

New Nissan NV250 small van revealed
Small Nissan NV250 van is based on the Renault Kangoo and comes in a variety of styles with a five-year warranty
New Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar editions launched

New Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar editions launched
Sitting at the top of the Fiat 500 range, the two new editions add fresh colour combinations and more standard equipment
Two-fifths of drivers considering an EV as their next buy

Two-fifths of drivers considering an EV as their next buy
Some 12 million drivers are considering going electric with their next car – an increase of 7.5 million in two years
The car is up to 13 times cheaper than the train

The car is up to 13 times cheaper than the train
New research reveals peak-time rail travel is up to 13 times more expensive than equivalent journeys in a car
New all-electric Kia coupe-SUV on the way

New all-electric Kia coupe-SUV on the way
Electric Kia range-topper to be inspired by the Imagine concept, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
You can now print MoT certificates at home

You can now print MoT certificates at home
The DVSA has introduced a new system allowing MoT certificates to be printed at home, saving British motorists around £6 million a year
Guidelines issued for calibrating safety kit after accidents

Guidelines issued for calibrating safety kit after accidents
Thatcham Research releases new guidelines for recalibrating advanced driver assistance systems following a collision
Piech announces plans for upcoming all-electric GT and SUV

Piech announces plans for upcoming all-electric GT and SUV
Swiss start-up brand Piech has released some early design sketches and performance specifications for its upcoming all-electric models
Stunning all-electric MG E-motion coupe is coming to Britain by 2021

Stunning all-electric MG E-motion coupe is coming to Britain by 2021
Stylish two-door E-motion coupé, seen here in concept form, will be coming to the UK, MG bosses have confirmed
Ordnance and Mobileye create digital map of Britain’s roads

Ordnance and Mobileye create digital map of Britain’s roads
Ordnance Survey has teamed up with Intel-owned firm Mobileye to create a digital map of the country’s roads
Bentley Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition

Bentley Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition
Mulliner has produced a special one-off Bentley Continental GT Convertible which pays homage to the German region of Bavaria
New Porsche 911 Speedster prices announced

New Porsche 911 Speedster prices announced
The limited edition Porsche 911 Speedster is on sale in the UK now, with prices starting from £211,599
SUV owners spend up to £409 more on fuel each year

SUV owners spend up to £409 more on fuel each year
Investigation compares average annual mileage and economy figures for SUVs against similar saloons, estates and hatchbacks
Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Edition waved in

Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Edition waved in
The British firm’s latest special edition model adds a host of extra equipment and a unique colour palette to its compact performance SUV
New Lexus RC F facelift revealed

New Lexus RC F facelift revealed
UK prices for the new Lexus RC F coupe have been released , following its debut at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this year
Range Rover gets new mild-hybrid powertrain

Range Rover gets new mild-hybrid powertrain
Jaguar Land Rover’s six-cylinder Ingenium engine is now available in the Range Rover, with an MHEV system and electric supercharger
Fiat Fullback pick-up truck axed from Fiat range

Fiat Fullback pick-up truck axed from Fiat range
Poor sales and new emissions laws mean the Fiat Fullback pick-up truck has been axed from the Fiat model range
LDV unveils electric van

LDV unveils electric van
The new small electric LDV EV30 van leads the brand's expansion into the UK market
New 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor: UK prices and specs revealed

New 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor: UK prices and specs revealed
Rugged and rapid Ford Ranger Raptor arrives in the UK this summer
RAC launches ‘journey-saving’ electric car charger

RAC launches ‘journey-saving’ electric car charger
The RAC has developed a lightweight mobile EV charger, designed to provide stranded electric motorists with a boost to the nearest charger
Abarth 595 70th Anniversary edition announced

Abarth 595 70th Anniversary edition announced
Commemorative edition Abarth 595 Competizione and new 595 Esseesse launched to celebrate the firm’s platinum anniversary
Cat B licence holders can drive alternatively fuelled vans

Cat B licence holders can drive alternatively fuelled vans
New rules will allow motorists with standard category B driving licences to drive alternatively fuelled vans weighing up to 4.5 tonnes
Motorway signs should be redesigned, says watchdog

Motorway signs should be redesigned, says watchdog
Junction numbers on motorway signs are obscured too often, forcing drivers into dangerous manoeuvres, according to Transport Focus
Vauxhall Zafira recall: previously fixed cars recalled again

Vauxhall Zafira recall: previously fixed cars recalled again
Fourth fire-related recall sees Zafira B models previously thought to be fixed recalled again; 234,938 UK cars affected
New Audi A6 Black Edition variants launched

New Audi A6 Black Edition variants launched
The new Audi A6 turns to the dark side with the return of Black Edition trim, which adds new alloys and plenty of black touches
Surge in drive-off petrol thefts forcing garages to close

Surge in drive-off petrol thefts forcing garages to close
Industry figures reveal number of motorists driving off without paying for fuel rose by over a fifth in the last financial quarter
Rise in accidents follows motorway lights switch-off 

Rise in accidents follows motorway lights switch-off
Highways England data reveals 88.2 per cent increase in road casualties on sections of road that were previously lit
ULEZ money grabbing scam

ULEZ money grabbing scam
The recently introduced ultra-low emission zone in London is just another money making scheme targeting motorists, says Mike Rutherford
Renault EZ-FLEX all-electric van to enter real-world testing

Renault EZ-FLEX all-electric van to enter real-world testing
12 all-electric Renault EZ-FLEX concept vans will be loaned to European businesses to test their performance in real-life working conditions
Motorists drive closer to bikes in cycle lanes than on roads

Motorists drive closer to bikes in cycle lanes than on roads
Research suggests drivers do not feel the need to give cyclists in bike lanes as much room as they do on standard sections of road
Number of plug-in cars in UK grew by 3/4 last year

Number of plug-in cars in UK grew by 3/4 last year
There’s now a record of nearly 200,000 plug-in cars on the UK’s roads, thanks to a rise of more than 75 per cent in 2018
MoT testers struck off by DVSA increases

MoT testers struck off by DVSA increases
The DVSA has cracked down on MoT testers who issue dodgy certificates, with 178 struck off in 2017/18
Ford launches new keyless fob to combat relay attacks

Ford launches new keyless fob to combat relay attacks
The new key fob enters a sleep mode after 40 seconds without movement, after which it will not respond to hacking attempts
New Ferrari F8 Tributo: performance, specs and video

New Ferrari F8 Tributo: performance, specs and video
The new Ferrari F8 Tributo made its debut at Geneva this year, with the same 710bhp turbocharged V8 engine as the 488 Pista
New Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series announced

New Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series announced
Bentley has revealed a special edition version of its V8 SUV, intended to inject a bit of sporting intent into the Bentayga