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Theory test pass rate drops to lowest level in a decade
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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
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14 May 2019
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
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14 May 2019
New Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar editions launched
Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar

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
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13 May 2019
Two-fifths of drivers considering an EV as their next buy
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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
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12 May 2019
The car is up to 13 times cheaper than the train
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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
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11 May 2019
New all-electric Kia coupe-SUV on the way
Kia coupe-SUV - front (watermarked)

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
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10 May 2019
You can now print MoT certificates at home
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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
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9 May 2019
Guidelines issued for calibrating safety kit after accidents
Honda Accord EX ADAS dash

Guidelines issued for calibrating safety kit after accidents

Thatcham Research releases new guidelines for recalibrating advanced driver assistance systems following a collision
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9 May 2019
Piech announces plans for upcoming all-electric GT and SUV
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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
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9 May 2019
Stunning all-electric MG E-motion coupe is coming to Britain by 2021
MG E-Motion Concept car 2017 show pic

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
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8 May 2019
Ordnance and Mobileye create digital map of Britain’s roads
Mobileye Ordnance Survey

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
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8 May 2019
Bentley Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition
Bentley Continental GT Convertible Bavarian 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
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8 May 2019
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New Porsche 911 Speedster prices announced
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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
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7 May 2019
SUV owners spend up to £409 more on fuel each year
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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
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7 May 2019
Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Edition waved in
Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Edition - front

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
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2 May 2019
New Lexus RC F facelift revealed
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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
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1 May 2019
Range Rover gets new mild-hybrid powertrain
Range Rover mild-hybrid

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
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1 May 2019
Fiat Fullback pick-up truck axed from Fiat range
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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
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30 Apr 2019
LDV unveils electric van

LDV unveils electric van

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

Rugged and rapid Ford Ranger Raptor arrives in the UK this summer
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30 Apr 2019
RAC launches ‘journey-saving’ electric car charger
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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
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30 Apr 2019
Abarth 595 70th Anniversary edition announced
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Abarth 595 70th Anniversary edition announced

Commemorative edition Abarth 595 Competizione and new 595 Esseesse launched to celebrate the firm’s platinum anniversary
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29 Apr 2019
Cat B licence holders can drive alternatively fuelled vans
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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
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29 Apr 2019
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
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29 Apr 2019
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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
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26 Apr 2019
New Audi A6 Black Edition variants launched
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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
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25 Apr 2019
Surge in drive-off petrol thefts forcing garages to close
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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
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23 Apr 2019
Rise in accidents follows motorway lights switch-off
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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
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23 Apr 2019
ULEZ money grabbing scam
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ULEZ money grabbing scam

The recently introduced ultra-low emission zone in London is just another money making scheme targeting motorists, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
21 Apr 2019
Renault EZ-FLEX all-electric van to enter real-world testing
Renault EZ-FLEX - front

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
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17 Apr 2019
Motorists drive closer to bikes in cycle lanes than on roads
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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
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15 Apr 2019
Number of plug-in cars in UK grew by 3/4 last year
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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
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12 Apr 2019
MoT testers struck off by DVSA increases
MoT tester

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
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12 Apr 2019
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
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10 Apr 2019
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
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5 Apr 2019
New Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series announced
Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series - black front

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
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4 Apr 2019
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