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Late May bank holiday to bring pre-COVID levels of traffic chaos
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Late May bank holiday to bring pre-COVID levels of traffic chaos

The RAC believes as many as 20 million trips will be made by car in the UK over the course of four days
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20 May 2024
UK self-driving car “revolution” incoming: new law allows autonomous vehicles by 2026
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UK self-driving car “revolution” incoming: new law allows autonomous vehicles by 2026

A new law is set to bring self-driving cars to UK roads in two years and puts responsibility in the hands of manufacturers if there is an accident
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20 May 2024
New EV grant brings £5k electric car discount… but only if you’re an Uber driver
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New EV grant brings £5k electric car discount… but only if you’re an Uber driver

Uber drivers in London can now save up to £22,000 off the price of a new EV as part of the firm’s push for electrification
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20 May 2024
New 10,000rpm Lamborghini V8 engine destined for the Huracan’s replacement
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New 10,000rpm Lamborghini V8 engine destined for the Huracan’s replacement

A brand new twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine will produce 788bhp with even more coming from the hybrid bits!
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20 May 2024
“Toyota’s record profits are down to hybrid cars, not EVs”
Opinion - Toyota C-HR

“Toyota’s record profits are down to hybrid cars, not EVs”

Mike Rutherford thinks it’s been a crazy month so far, with electric car sales faltering and factories getting the go ahead across Europe
Opinion
19 May 2024
Honda ‘0 Series’ plans to bring seven new electric cars by 2030
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Honda ‘0 Series’ plans to bring seven new electric cars by 2030

Honda’s ‘0 Series’ of EVs will include a flagship saloon and SUVs of all sizes
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17 May 2024
Cheap EV charging comes to public chargepoints via new ‘Plunge Pricing’ app
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Cheap EV charging comes to public chargepoints via new ‘Plunge Pricing’ app

Octopus’ ‘Plunge Pricing’ events promise to save electric car drivers an average of £6.50 per charge
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17 May 2024
UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers
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UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers

The number of young people convicted of driving without insurance has tripled since 2021, due to sky-rocketing premiums
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17 May 2024
Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is £200,000 of electric opulence
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Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is £200,000 of electric opulence

If a regular Mercedes EQS SUV isn’t flash enough, then Maybach might have the answer…
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17 May 2024
Young drivers “priced off the roads” as car insurance for 17-year-olds hits £3,500
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Young drivers “priced off the roads” as car insurance for 17-year-olds hits £3,500

While drivers of all ages are suffering from spiralling premiums, data shows the youngest are being hit hardest
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16 May 2024
Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists
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Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists

New laws will target dangerous cyclists who seriously injure or kill, Government says
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16 May 2024
‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government
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‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government

The Ineos Automotive CEO hits out at the EV-only approach to net-zero, saying “drivers have been left behind”
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16 May 2024
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Halve the VAT on EVs to boost private sales, says VW boss
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Halve the VAT on EVs to boost private sales, says VW boss

VW UK boss wants a lower VAT rate for electric cars to bring down prices and stimulate demand from private buyers
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16 May 2024
Ultra-exclusive Morgan Midsummer speedster is a hot ticket for the hot weather
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Ultra-exclusive Morgan Midsummer speedster is a hot ticket for the hot weather

Morgan has teamed up with Pininfarina to create the Midsummer, just 50 examples of which will be built – and they’re all sold
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16 May 2024
Greedy fuel retailers double diesel profit margins instead of cutting prices
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Greedy fuel retailers double diesel profit margins instead of cutting prices

The RAC has lobbied the UK energy secretary for action as new figures suggest drivers are still being overcharged
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15 May 2024
New 2024 Audi S3 finally available to order, with 328bhp and £47k starting price
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New 2024 Audi S3 finally available to order, with 328bhp and £47k starting price

The updated Audi S3 hot hatchback and saloon benefit from new chassis hardware and more power
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15 May 2024
New 2024 Audi A3 priced from £28k as battle restarts with BMW and Mercedes
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New 2024 Audi A3 priced from £28k as battle restarts with BMW and Mercedes

Thanks to a new entry-level engine, the updated A3 Sportback now starts from £28,920, while A3 Saloon is priced from £29,485
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15 May 2024
“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”
Opinion - Ford Mustang Mach-E

“Extreme electric car sales targets need a rethink”

With Ford announcing it might restrict sales of petrol cars in the UK, editor Paul Barker thinks it’s time for the Government to take another look at …
Opinion
15 May 2024
Volkswagen Polo will live on to end of decade with safety and tech updates planned
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Volkswagen Polo will live on to end of decade with safety and tech updates planned

The Polo is set to hang around until 2030 with updates to it and the larger Golf set to prolong its relevance to buyers
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15 May 2024
Ooh la la: new DS flagship to get inspiration from world’s coolest car
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Ooh la la: new DS flagship to get inspiration from world’s coolest car

The iconic Citroen DS was voted the world’s coolest car by our readers and now DS is aiming for the same success with its new premium flagship
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15 May 2024
New Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport specials go to the dark side
Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport

New Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Super Sport specials go to the dark side

It’s another limited-run Alfa special edition, but one more version of the brilliant sports saloon and SUV is no bad thing
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15 May 2024
Limited edition Ineos Grenadier 1924 celebrates 100 years of Belstaff
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Limited edition Ineos Grenadier 1924 celebrates 100 years of Belstaff

Only 1,924 examples of the special edition 4x4 will be produced, with order books set to open on 26 June
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14 May 2024
New tech to crack down on drivers using ‘stealth plates’ to avoid fines
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New tech to crack down on drivers using ‘stealth plates’ to avoid fines

Estimates suggest as many as one in 15 drivers are fitting their cars with number plates boasting anti-ANPR technology
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14 May 2024
New 2024 SEAT Leon offers over 62-mile electric range and big screens
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New 2024 SEAT Leon offers over 62-mile electric range and big screens

The Leon family hatchback and estate remains available with a variety of powertrains, from pure-petrol engines to a new generation plug-in hybrid setu…
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14 May 2024
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Kia EV6 gets bigger battery, interior upgrades and EV9-inspired facelift
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Kia EV6 gets bigger battery, interior upgrades and EV9-inspired facelift

The facelifted EV6 should arrive in UK showrooms before the end of the year
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14 May 2024
New 416bhp BYD Seal X hot hatch targets MG4 XPower and Cupra Born
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New 416bhp BYD Seal X hot hatch targets MG4 XPower and Cupra Born

The all-electric family hatchback produces between 215 and 416bhp, and is likely to make it to the UK
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13 May 2024
New Porsche 911 with hybrid power ready to be revealed on 28 May
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New Porsche 911 with hybrid power ready to be revealed on 28 May

In addition to styling tweaks and updated interior, the updated 911 will feature a new electrified powertrain
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13 May 2024
‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’
Opinion - Vauxhall Corsa Electric

‘Vauxhall listened to criticism and cut its electric car prices, now other brands need to follow suit’

Mike Rutheford thinks electric car prices are still far too expensive
Opinion
12 May 2024
'It's OK to drive high', young drivers express relaxed view on drug driving
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'It's OK to drive high', young drivers express relaxed view on drug driving

22 per cent of young drivers think it's ok to drive high, while almost one-third of motorists believe that driving after taking prescription drugs pos…
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10 May 2024
Skywell BE11 takes aim at the premium all-electric SUV market
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Skywell BE11 takes aim at the premium all-electric SUV market

Chinese firm Skywell will begin UK sales later this year
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10 May 2024
MG model blitz: new MG2 and MG ZS to lead brand's assault on the market
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MG model blitz: new MG2 and MG ZS to lead brand's assault on the market

A new MG2, plus replacements for the ZS and HS are all expected to arrive by the end of 2025
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10 May 2024
Caterham Seven 485 Final Edition marks the end of an era
Caterham Seven 485 Final Edition

Caterham Seven 485 Final Edition marks the end of an era

The 485 is the fastest car Caterham has built for Europe
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10 May 2024
New Skoda Octavia facelift kicks off at under £27k and you can order now
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New Skoda Octavia facelift kicks off at under £27k and you can order now

Skoda’s award-winning best-seller is given fresh technology and a more powerful vRS model
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9 May 2024
The Channel Tunnel at 30: LeShuttle and what it means for UK motorists
The Channel Tunnel at 30

The Channel Tunnel at 30: LeShuttle and what it means for UK motorists

The Channel Tunnel enters its fourth decade this month, but the ferry trade it was supposed to end is booming
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9 May 2024
New Genesis X Dog is a paw-sitively luxurious concept car for canines
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New Genesis X Dog is a paw-sitively luxurious concept car for canines

It’s modelled on a GV70 and comes with a suite of accessories to make your four-legged friend more comfortable
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9 May 2024
Used electric car sales spike 71% as ex-company cars reach the market in big numbers
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Used electric car sales spike 71% as ex-company cars reach the market in big numbers

Battery power accounted for 2.1 per cent of used car sales in the first quarter of 2024, with sales up 71 per cent
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8 May 2024
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