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Fuel prices near £2 as UK drivers face fresh squeeze
Fuel prices are nearing £2 a litre at hundreds of UK forecourts, with rising pump costs adding pressure on drivers, businesses and inflation.
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Can You Get Your MOT Early? UK MOT Rules Explained
Find out how early you can get your MOT, how to keep your existing renewal date and what happens if your car fails an early MOT.
Sep 21, 2026
The Four Patches of Rubber Keeping Your Motor on the Road
Why premium tyres matter when the road gets difficult, from wet braking and aquaplaning to emergency manoeuvres and high-performance...
Sep 21, 2026
PCP Excess Mileage: What Happens If You Exceed Your Limit?
Exceeded your PCP mileage limit? Find out how excess mileage charges work, how much you could pay and what options you have when your PCP...
Sep 18, 2026
Nissan Kicks hybrid confirmed for Europe – and it will be built in the UK
Nissan will invest £170 million in its Sunderland plant to produce hybrid versions of its global Kicks crossover, strengthening the future...
Sep 16, 2026
One in four UK households now without a car as car ownership hits 10-year low
New Government figures show 25% of households in England had no access to a car or van in 2025, while motoring remains by far the...
Sep 15, 2026
London 20mph speed limits more than triple under Sadiq Khan, new figures reveal
The number of miles of TfL-controlled roads subject to 20mph limits has risen from 50 to 166 since 2021, as the Mayor’s Vision Zero policy...
Sep 15, 2026
Five most distracting car touchscreens ranked – Is yours a hazard?
A new test of 21 modern cars has revealed which infotainment systems demand the most attention from drivers – with some taking more than...
Sep 15, 2026
Leapmotor UK Boss: Meet the B03X
Our motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay flew to Spain for the media launch of the new Leapmotor B03X, the latest model from the Chinese...
Sep 15, 2026
Volkswagen Mission Efficiency: Meet the most efficient road-registered car ever
Volkswagen’s latest electric concept car takes inspiration from the legendary XL1, combining extreme aerodynamics with ID. Polo technology...
Sep 15, 2026
Tesla Roadster set for 1 October reveal with rocket thrusters
After almost nine years of delays, Tesla is finally preparing to unveil the production version of its headline-grabbing electric supercar,...
Sep 14, 2026
Diesel prices could hit £2 a litre as pump prices surge to record levels
UK diesel prices have climbed by almost 50p a litre since February, with the RAC warning that another record high could be within reach
Sep 14, 2026
Leapmotor UK boss on rapid growth, Stellantis backing and the new B03X
Damien Dally explains how Leapmotor is challenging established EV brands with high-tech, high-spec cars, strong value and the reassurance of...
Sep 14, 2026
Alpine's A390 swaps range for driving fun, worth it?
Alpine’s first electric SUV takes a different approach, prioritising driving experience over range. We explore what drivers think and how...
Sep 11, 2026
20mph zones linked to more injury crashes than higher-speed roads, figures reveal
Scottish Conservatives say the figures raise questions over the country’s widespread 20mph rollout, while the Scottish Government insists...
Sep 10, 2026
Polestar Formula 2030 concept to preview the brand’s next design era
New concept will offer a first look at styling cues for the next Polestar 2 and upcoming 7 SUV
Sep 10, 2026
Are Peugeot's 208, 2008 and 3008 worth it right now?
Peugeot's pushed hard on the 208, 2008 and 3008, with 0% finance across the range until the end of September. Here's whether they're...
Sep 10, 2026
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Sep 08, 2026
Illegal number plates: police launch national crackdown using night-vision technology
Police launch a crackdown on illegal ‘ghost’ number plates, using night-vision technology to catch drivers evading ANPR cameras.
Sep 08, 2026
Jensen Interceptor returns as a 960bhp track monster – but it’s nothing like the Sixties original
The legendary Jensen Interceptor is back, reimagined as a 960bhp track-focused V8 monster, with luxurious road-going GT and GTR models set...
Sep 08, 2026
Is Government policy behind JLR's 4,000 job cuts?
JLR is cutting up to 4,000 jobs as tariffs, a cyberattack and the cost of the switch to electric vehicles squeeze the business. The...
Sep 08, 2026