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New Apple CarPlay update will let you watch videos in your car
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New Apple CarPlay update will let you watch videos in your car

iOS 26.4 beta enables users to stream video to their car’s touchscreen via AirPlay
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20 Feb 2026
Over 46,000 Honda Civics recalled as the wheels could fall off
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Over 46,000 Honda Civics recalled as the wheels could fall off

Insufficient torque when tightening wheel bolts has meant that Honda has had to recall thousands of cars in the UK and abroad
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20 Feb 2026
Motability’s Power Wheels project to trial EVs as a power-cut lifeline for people with disabilities
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Motability’s Power Wheels project to trial EVs as a power-cut lifeline for people with disabilities

Dangers faced by Motability customers during power cuts could be solved with EVs
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19 Feb 2026
How long do electric car batteries last? A lot longer than expected
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How long do electric car batteries last? A lot longer than expected

UK’s largest used EV battery survey reveals the average state of health for electric cars of all ages is 95 per cent
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19 Feb 2026
Pothole damage claims: How to report a pothole and claim for repairs to your car
Pothole compensation claims rise after flooding

Pothole damage claims: How to report a pothole and claim for repairs to your car

Need to report a pothole or make a claim for pothole damage? Our handy guide explains the process
Tips & advice
18 Feb 2026
What is a smart motorway? Speed cameras, safety concerns and hard shoulder use explained
Smart motorway

What is a smart motorway? Speed cameras, safety concerns and hard shoulder use explained

Smart motorways are meant to be a cost-effective way of increasing road capacity, but how do you use them and how safe are they?
Tips & advice
18 Feb 2026
Privately-owned e-scooters could become road legal as “the genie’s out of the bottle”
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Privately-owned e-scooters could become road legal as “the genie’s out of the bottle”

New rules could set out where privately owned e-scooters are legal to use, and also enforce a minimum level of safety equipment
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18 Feb 2026
Britain has gained 6,000 miles of new road in 20 years: there’s now enough to drive to the moon 
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Britain has gained 6,000 miles of new road in 20 years: there’s now enough to drive to the moon 

The total length of all British roads combined grew two-and-a-half per cent in the last two decades to almost 250,000 miles
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12 Feb 2026
Cupra Tavascan avoids EU tariffs, even though it’s made in China
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Cupra Tavascan avoids EU tariffs, even though it’s made in China

As part of the agreement, Volkswagen Group must limit the number of imports and stick to an agreed minimum retail price
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12 Feb 2026
BMW recalls 25,000 UK cars over fire risk: Owners warned not to leave vehicles with engine running
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BMW recalls 25,000 UK cars over fire risk: Owners warned not to leave vehicles with engine running

24,732 UK BMWs have been recalled due to an issue with the starter motor which could lead to short circuits and fires
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12 Feb 2026
Smart motorways declared a “catastrophic waste of money”
Smart motorway refuge bay

Smart motorways declared a “catastrophic waste of money”

Only three of the 16 smart motorway projects undertaken by National Highways are on track to deliver good value for money
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9 Feb 2026
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Public EV charger numbers jumped by 20% in 2025, but growth is actually slowing
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Public EV charger numbers jumped by 20% in 2025, but growth is actually slowing

More than 14,000 new chargers were deployed in the UK last year, but that’s still fewer than in 2024
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6 Feb 2026
Car finance mis-selling scandal: warning on claims companies, and are you due compensation?
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Car finance mis-selling scandal: warning on claims companies, and are you due compensation?

Affected by the car finance mis-selling scandal? Here's what you need to know...
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5 Feb 2026
Petrol stations aren’t like online shops, so Fuel Finder probably won’t help motorists much
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Petrol stations aren’t like online shops, so Fuel Finder probably won’t help motorists much

Consumer reporter Tom Jervis is unconvinced by the Government’s Fuel Finder scheme as convenience will always trump marginal savings when buying petro…
Opinion
4 Feb 2026
Hyundai Kona Electric now has the EV grant and an extra bonus for Motability customers
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Hyundai Kona Electric now has the EV grant and an extra bonus for Motability customers

South Korean brand’s popular electric SUV now boasts an Advance Payment of just £749
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3 Feb 2026
Sorry Tesla: hidden car door handles to be banned in China over safety fears
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Sorry Tesla: hidden car door handles to be banned in China over safety fears

The Chinese government has stepped in amid concerns that retractable or flush-fitting handles are causing fatalities in crashes
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3 Feb 2026
New Fuel Finder rules to save motorists £40 per year on petrol
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New Fuel Finder rules to save motorists £40 per year on petrol

UK petrol stations must provide accurate fuel pricing data within 30 minutes of any changes
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2 Feb 2026
Chery confirms new Liverpool HQ as plans for Jaguar Land Rover to build Chinese firm’s cars in UK gather pace
New Chery Tiggo 9 2025 UK review - head on

Chery confirms new Liverpool HQ as plans for Jaguar Land Rover to build Chinese firm’s cars in UK gather pace

A deal between the British and Chinese brands could see Chery models built using spare JLR capacity
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30 Jan 2026
Petrol prices at a four-year low, but probably won't stay cheap for long
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Petrol prices at a four-year low, but probably won't stay cheap for long

The average price to fill up a 55-litre petrol tank is now just over £72.50 – £3 cheaper than it was at the beginning of December
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30 Jan 2026
Eyesight requirements for driving: UK eyesight rules explained
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Eyesight requirements for driving: UK eyesight rules explained

What is the minimum vision standard required to drive on UK roads? And how can you check your own eyesight before driving? Our handy guide has you cov…
Tips & advice
29 Jan 2026
Look out London: Waymo to launch driverless taxis in a matter of months
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Look out London: Waymo to launch driverless taxis in a matter of months

Waymo’s fleet of self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis could launch a full service as soon as September
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29 Jan 2026
UK car production is half what it was a decade ago following “toughest year in a generation”
Toyota Corolla's on the production line at the Burnaston factory in the UK

UK car production is half what it was a decade ago following “toughest year in a generation”

UK trade body blames tariffs, cyber attacks and line-up changes for an eight per cent year-on-year dip in production
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29 Jan 2026
Councils aren't paying-up for millions of £££s in pothole car damage claims
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Councils aren't paying-up for millions of £££s in pothole car damage claims

Research by Quotezone shows how difficult it is for drivers to secure payouts for pothole damage
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27 Jan 2026
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Graduated driving licences to boost young driver safety in Northern Ireland: will the rest of the UK follow?
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Graduated driving licences to boost young driver safety in Northern Ireland: will the rest of the UK follow?

Fresh regulations for novice drivers aim to reduce serious and fatal traffic collisions involving young people
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27 Jan 2026
Can AI fix London's traffic problems? TfL thinks so, but it means more cameras
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Can AI fix London's traffic problems? TfL thinks so, but it means more cameras

TfL says the planned upgrades will help optimise traffic flow, improve safety and support sustainable travel
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26 Jan 2026
Company car tax guide 2026: everything you need to know about Benefit-in-Kind
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Company car tax guide 2026: everything you need to know about Benefit-in-Kind

Company car tax is worked out using a vehicle’s emissions, its value, and your salary, with electric cars no longer getting quite the same special tre…
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23 Jan 2026
Drug drivers reoffend at an alarming rate due to ‘broken’ system
Road deaths - drug driver

Drug drivers reoffend at an alarming rate due to ‘broken’ system

In 2024 there were almost 3,200 cases of drug driving reoffending and over 20,000 cases overall
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22 Jan 2026
EV charging gets 10% cheaper and there’s more to come
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EV charging gets 10% cheaper and there’s more to come

Ultra-rapid chargers in December were five pence cheaper than they were in November for off-peak users, with a cut in VAT also on the cards
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22 Jan 2026
London has the world's worst traffic for the third year in a row
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London has the world's worst traffic for the third year in a row

With average speeds of just 10mph, London beats the likes of Dublin and Mexico CIty for the title of slowest capital
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21 Jan 2026
England's road conditions aren't improving despite Government funding
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England's road conditions aren't improving despite Government funding

The number of streets with the lowest ‘red’ condition rating has risen by one per cent year-on-year
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21 Jan 2026
Driving test cheating explodes with impersonators, hidden phones and bluetooth headsets employed

Driving test cheating explodes with impersonators, hidden phones and bluetooth headsets employed

Falsifying driving tests leapt up by 47 per cent last year as learners face 22-week waits
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21 Jan 2026
Faded road markings spell danger for motorists amid focus on pothole repairs
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Faded road markings spell danger for motorists amid focus on pothole repairs

One in five drivers say the road markings in their area have worn away, prompting calls from the RAC for Government action
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20 Jan 2026
Huge plug-in hybrid car grant launched in Germany, but will the UK follow suit?
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Huge plug-in hybrid car grant launched in Germany, but will the UK follow suit?

Buyers of plug-in hybrids could save up to 4,500 Euros, while Germans choosing an EV could save up to 6,000 Euros
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20 Jan 2026
UK’s favourite car colours 2025: green surges but it’s still grey all the way
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UK’s favourite car colours 2025: green surges but it’s still grey all the way

For eight years running, grey is the number one colour for UK car buyers, followed by black and blue – but green isn’t far behind
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16 Jan 2026
Most people think the UK’s pothole problem is getting worse, but the data suggests otherwise
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Most people think the UK’s pothole problem is getting worse, but the data suggests otherwise

Both Admiral and the AA report a reduction in pothole-related claims and callouts, despite 57 per cent of Brits thinking roads are getting worse
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15 Jan 2026