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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
Updated 2022 BMW 8 Series range features subtle styling tweaks

Updated 2022 BMW 8 Series range features subtle styling tweaks
Design updates, more technology and extra kit for new BMW 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and four-door Gran Coupe models
Driving test changes: plan for 28-day wait before learners can re-book tests

Driving test changes: plan for 28-day wait before learners can re-book tests
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency seeks to discourage learner drivers from booking their test before they’re ready
‘AirCar’ issued with official certificate of airworthiness

‘AirCar’ issued with official certificate of airworthiness
Flying car received certificate from Slovak Transport Authority after completing 70 hours of rigorous flight testing
New 2022 SsangYong Korando e-Motion: UK prices and specs revealed 

New 2022 SsangYong Korando e-Motion: UK prices and specs revealed
New SsangYong Korando compact electric SUV is almost here, and will be available in Britain in three specifications
Driveway rentals net homeowners £26m in 2021

Driveway rentals net homeowners £26m in 2021
Astute homeowners pocketed £26million in 2021 by charging for parking
New 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 hits the road for the first time

New 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 hits the road for the first time
Lamborghini’s reborn Countach pictured on the move ahead of it arriving with customers
MINI Recharged unveiled as official classic EV conversion 

MINI Recharged unveiled as official classic EV conversion
MINI will offer a fully electric conversion, with 121bhp and 100 miles of range, for its classic models at its Oxford factory
Car buyers value quality and style more than safety or low emissions

Car buyers value quality and style more than safety or low emissions
A study conducted by Autovia has found a brand’s reputation is key when it comes to attracting new car buyers.
Porsche launches updated infotainment system for 2022 

Porsche launches updated infotainment system for 2022
PCM 6.0 user interface brings native Spotify integration, an electric vehicle charging network planner and an improved voice assistant
BMW patents reveal yoke steering wheel for self-driving models

BMW patents reveal yoke steering wheel for self-driving models
Patents indicate that BMW is creating a radical yoke-style ‘steering handle’, which folds away when not in use, for its future autonomous cars
New 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor storms in with more than 400bhp

New 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor storms in with more than 400bhp
More aggressive, Ford Performance-developed Bronco Raptor goes on sale in the USA in March
Nissan Juke Kiiro special edition unwrapped for 2022

Nissan Juke Kiiro special edition unwrapped for 2022
The Nissan Juke Kiiro special edition receives a grey and yellow colour scheme and bespoke design touches - just 500 units are destined for the UK
Tax on company car parking spaces to be levied in Leicester

Tax on company car parking spaces to be levied in Leicester
Labour council wants to hit companies with £550 annual fee for every parking space
'Audis, BMWs and Mercs are now as common as muck'

'Audis, BMWs and Mercs are now as common as muck'
Mike Rutherford says exclusivity doesn't need to be expensive