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Ten miles of M25 traffic jam after serious lorry fire
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Ten miles of M25 traffic jam after serious lorry fire

One lane remains closed as huge lorry blaze causes up to three hours of delays
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20 Sep 2024
Future VW safety tech uncovered: from ‘soft bonnets’ to cars that pull over if you fall asleep
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Future VW safety tech uncovered: from ‘soft bonnets’ to cars that pull over if you fall asleep

Volkswagen aims to increase safety for both vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users
News
19 Sep 2024
Autumn is worse than Christmas for drink-drive casualties
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Autumn is worse than Christmas for drink-drive casualties

Data shows there are more alcohol-induced collisions and casualties in the three months leading up to the festive season
News
19 Sep 2024
Best car rental sites 2024
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Best car rental sites 2024

Which vehicle-hire firm offers the best blend of usability and keen prices?
Product group tests
19 Sep 2024
EVs are less likely to be written off than petrols or diesels

EVs are less likely to be written off than petrols or diesels

New data shows ICE cars have been written off at twice the rate of electric cars since 2015
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18 Sep 2024
New red warning light rules to save lives at breakdowns and roadside recoveries
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New red warning light rules to save lives at breakdowns and roadside recoveries

Breakdown and tyre vans can now display red flashing lights in high-risk situations
News
18 Sep 2024
Is now the right time to sell your petrol car and buy an EV?
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Is now the right time to sell your petrol car and buy an EV?

Time change fast in the EV market and there are plenty of reasons to take the plunge right now
Features
18 Sep 2024
We need 1,000 extra traffic police to curb driving offences
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We need 1,000 extra traffic police to curb driving offences

Half of drivers think they can get away with offences due to limited police presence on the roads
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12 Sep 2024
The UK’s fastest EV charger has more power than any electric car can handle
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The UK’s fastest EV charger has more power than any electric car can handle

There are only a handful of public chargers in the UK capable of topping 350kW - here’s all you need to know
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11 Sep 2024
Oasis-style dynamic pricing for electric car charging “on the way”
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Oasis-style dynamic pricing for electric car charging “on the way”

Chargepoint boss says EV charging will go the way of concert tickets with dynamic pricing due within a year
News
11 Sep 2024
Haggling, time wasters and disputes over condition: the most common private car sale pitfalls
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Haggling, time wasters and disputes over condition: the most common private car sale pitfalls

Selling a car privately can yield a better price than part-exchange, but our survey underlines that there are potential risks
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10 Sep 2024
Is your job title adding £££s to your car insurance?
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Is your job title adding £££s to your car insurance?

New data shows warehouse workers, healthcare assistants and chefs are hit hardest with the highest car insurance quotes
News
10 Sep 2024
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Drivers warned to watch out as school kids on phones becomes major road safety issue
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Drivers warned to watch out as school kids on phones becomes major road safety issue

1,200 children are injured in collisions near schools every month and 84 per cent admit to using phones while walking to and from school
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9 Sep 2024
Car manufacturers look to ration petrol car sales as ZEV mandate looms
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Car manufacturers look to ration petrol car sales as ZEV mandate looms

EV sales made up 22 per cent of new car sales in August, but manufacturers are still considering holding back ICE sales to hit government targets
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6 Sep 2024
Should you sell a car on Facebook Marketplace?
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Should you sell a car on Facebook Marketplace?

Sceptical about selling your car on Facebook? We go over everything you need to know about the Facebook Marketplace?
Tips & advice
6 Sep 2024
Double daytime M62 motorway closure this weekend to cause significant disruption
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Double daytime M62 motorway closure this weekend to cause significant disruption

Motorists have been told to plan ahead and use diversions as the M62 is shut between Manchester and Leeds
News
6 Sep 2024
Car insurance scams: expert advice on how to avoid them
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Car insurance scams: expert advice on how to avoid them

A top expert from the Insurance Fraud Bureau gives us the lowdown on common car insurance scams and ways to protect yourself from them.
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5 Sep 2024
UK facing electric car technician shortage unless government acts
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UK facing electric car technician shortage unless government acts

A petition has been launched to increase the cap on apprentice funding, as a skills shortfall looms
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5 Sep 2024
AI cameras arrive to catch drivers using phones at the wheel for social media clout
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AI cameras arrive to catch drivers using phones at the wheel for social media clout

A study shows that roughly a third of young motorists have admitted to filming themselves behind the wheel to garner attention on social media
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3 Sep 2024
“Alarming” number of motorists don’t give learner drivers enough room
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“Alarming” number of motorists don’t give learner drivers enough room

Despite the Highway Code instructing motorists to be “particularly patient” when it comes to learner drivers, the AA says an alarming number “don’t gi…
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3 Sep 2024
New ‘Hyundai Way’ strategy fails to rule out combustion engines in EV and hydrogen future
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New ‘Hyundai Way’ strategy fails to rule out combustion engines in EV and hydrogen future

Hyundai has laid out its plans for ICE and has reaffirmed its commitment to hydrogen
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30 Aug 2024
UK under pressure to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs regardless of price hikes
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UK under pressure to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs regardless of price hikes

Professor of of Business and Sustainability at Cardiff University says “erecting trade barriers” will come at the expense of car buyers
News
29 Aug 2024
InstaVolt to introduce off-peak pricing for UK’s largest EV rapid charger network
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InstaVolt to introduce off-peak pricing for UK’s largest EV rapid charger network

The special rate will cut more than a third off the regular pricing for the entire InstaVolt network
News
23 Aug 2024
Haigh backs low traffic zones in pursuit of 50 per cent target for walking and riding
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Haigh backs low traffic zones in pursuit of 50 per cent target for walking and riding

Transport secretary pledges councils will be fully supported if they choose to launch Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
News
22 Aug 2024
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7 in 10 drivers make the same mistake when merging in-turn
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7 in 10 drivers make the same mistake when merging in-turn

Most drivers merge in traffic as soon as possible “so as not to appear rude”, despite contrary guidance from the Highway Code
News
19 Aug 2024
Drivers urged never to pay for parking using QR codes
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Drivers urged never to pay for parking using QR codes

Cash, bank card or official parking apps are the only safe way to avoid scams, says RAC
News
14 Aug 2024
Rise in vehicle fire fatalities a “major worry” says AA boss
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Rise in vehicle fire fatalities a “major worry” says AA boss

135 people perished in vehicle fires over the last half a decade, despite the number of incidents falling
News
14 Aug 2024
Driving instructor waiting lists add to learner driver woes

Driving instructor waiting lists add to learner driver woes

Instructors report being fully-booked for two to six months, on top of delays getting driving test dates
News
14 Aug 2024
Go boomers! 59-77-year-olds are the most confident car buyers
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Go boomers! 59-77-year-olds are the most confident car buyers

Consumer confidence surveys reveals older drivers from the baby-boomer era are the most likely to buy a car without help
News
13 Aug 2024
BYD gunning for European parity within five years
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BYD gunning for European parity within five years

BYD is determined to shake up the European establishment
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12 Aug 2024
Roads abroad are better than ours in almost every way, say UK drivers
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Roads abroad are better than ours in almost every way, say UK drivers

Six-out-of-ten UK drivers rate foreign roads as better than at home - but our road signs are easier to understand
News
9 Aug 2024
Are cyclists safe on UK roads? Half of drivers unaware of laws to protect vulnerable road users
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Are cyclists safe on UK roads? Half of drivers unaware of laws to protect vulnerable road users

Research shows 42 per cent haven’t heard of the ‘hierarchy of responsibility’ – 12 per cent think it’s not true
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8 Aug 2024
Shortage of EV trained garage staff predicted as ICE ban draws closer
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Shortage of EV trained garage staff predicted as ICE ban draws closer

The car repair and servicing industry says more training of EV technicians is needed in readiness for the new petrol and diesel car sales ban
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7 Aug 2024
Landmark moment as used EVs are now cheaper than equivalent petrol cars
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Landmark moment as used EVs are now cheaper than equivalent petrol cars

After three years, a used electric car is typically 8.5 per cent less expensive than its petrol-powered counterpart
News
7 Aug 2024
Cautious car buyers blamed for 10 per cent drop in car finance deals
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Cautious car buyers blamed for 10 per cent drop in car finance deals

“Challenging conditions” have been blamed for a downturn in car finance, but the outlook is brighter, say lenders
News
7 Aug 2024
How to check tyre age: are old tyres dangerous?
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How to check tyre age: are old tyres dangerous?

Driving a car on old tyres is not recommended. Here’s how to check the age of yours
Tips & advice
7 Aug 2024
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