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Meet the McLaren W1: the ultimate supercar successor to the F1 and P1
The McLaren W1, the latest in the ‘1’ series, boasts a 1,258 horsepower twin-turbo V8 hybrid engine that goes from 0 to 62 mph in 2.7 seconds and hits a top speed of 217 mph.
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UK pothole crisis: nearly half a million cars damaged in 2024
So far this year, nearly half a million cars have broken down due to potholes, with over 50,000 incidents occurring in September alone.
Oct 07, 2024
Introducing the New All-Electric Skoda Elroq SUV
You will be able to select four trims - SE, SE L, Edition, and SportLine - with prices ranging from £31,500 for the SE model with a 55kWh...
Oct 07, 2024
UK road delays spike 11% as journey times hit post-pandemic highs
Even though fewer cars are on the road compared to before the pandemic, delays are still increasing
Oct 04, 2024
New changes to car insurance: everything you need to know
New cars will be evaluated using a new Vehicle Risk Rating (VRR) system which scores cars for performance, damageability, repairability,...
Oct 03, 2024
Car manufacturers slash EV prices and extend petrol model availability as electric vehicle demand declines
If you’ve been on the fence about buying an electric vehicle, now is the time to act
Oct 03, 2024
TfL cashes in: red route fines soar by 57% in five years
A draft report reveals that TfL earned £83.4 million in fines from Red Routes in 2023/24, translating to approximately £244,000 per mile...
Oct 02, 2024
DVLA launches new service to simplify car taxing, even without key documents
You can now tax your vehicle even if you don’t have your V5C logbook or your V11 tax reminder letter.
Oct 02, 2024
Drivers of petrol and diesel cars may face higher fuel taxes to prevent the introduction of taxes on electric vehicles
The report suggests the UK should avoid pay-per-mile road pricing, as it could negatively impact the adoption of electric vehicles
Oct 02, 2024
Pay-Per-Mile rumoured to be imminent but how will it be enforced?
It looks likely motorists will see a significant change in how vehicles are taxed, with changes likely to increase overall costs
Oct 01, 2024
Survey Reveals the Worst Places to Buy a Used Car in the UK
The research focused on the 30 most populated towns and cities, examining their dealerships to calculate the average used car price in each...
Oct 01, 2024
Lorry Falls 18 Metres from M6 Bridge in Cheshire
Fortunately, the driver is not thought to have sustained serious injuries
Oct 01, 2024
UK urged to take action to address 'unprecedented' electric vehicle crisis as drivers resist the transition
The new Labour Government's ambitious targets for zero-emission vehicle sales are in jeopardy
Sep 30, 2024
Tyre Safety Month: Here's All You Need to Know
Tyre Safety Month is spearheaded by TyreSafe, a UK charity founded in 2006, dedicated to tyre safety
Sep 30, 2024
UK government confirms it has no plans to introduce pay-per-mile
Had the scheme been introduced, it could have replaced the current road tax and fuel duty with a pay-as-you-drive system
Sep 30, 2024
UK Car Industry Remains Optimistic Despite August Production Dip
August is typically a slow month for car production due to summer shutdowns for staff holidays and essential factory maintenance.
Sep 26, 2024
Leapmotor T03 Debuts as UK's Second Most Affordable Electric Car
At £15,995, the T03 is the UK's second cheapest EV, only £1,000 more than the Dacia Spring
Sep 25, 2024
Landscape Gardener Goes Viral on TikTok for Planting Flowers in Potholes
Smith-Haggett’s TikTok videos of his efforts have garnered over two million views
Sep 24, 2024
Vehicle recalls surge more than tenfold since 1994
In the first eight months of 2024, nearly 1.1 million cars were recalled, a dramatic increase from only 27 recalls in 1994.
Sep 23, 2024
Changes in the UK auto industry for 2024: what you NEED to know
2024 has brought major changes to the automotive industry, and there are rumours of even more coming soon
Sep 23, 2024
Farewell to the in-car CD player: streaming takes over, but is it safe?
The in-car CD player has officially disappeared from new vehicles, with Subaru being the last to remove it in favour of streaming services,...
Sep 23, 2024