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The new '24' number plates banned by DVLA for being offensive
Every year DVLA officials meet to draw up a list of plates that it deems to be too risqué
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Nissan’s gripping adventure in Finland
Nissan was so confident in its all-electric Ariya and e-POWER X-Trail models that they flew us out to Helsinki, Finland and from there we...
Feb 23, 2024
Police fail to solve three out of four car thefts, but what can you do to keep your vehicle safe?
Leaving your car parked up is part and parcel of vehicle ownership, so is there anything you’re able to do to make your motor less...
Feb 23, 2024
How does your profession affect your driving habits?
Study, spanning various professions, unveils intriguing connections between job roles and driving tendencies
Feb 22, 2024
Breaking down the difference between push-rod and pull-rod suspensions in F1 cars
Push-rod and pull-rod suspensions have been a hot topic as F1 testing gets underway in Bahrain. We break down what it all means here.
Feb 22, 2024
Average speeds down by 4mph in Wales as minister says attitudes are ‘beginning to change’.
The highly controversial amendment of Wales’ national speed limit from 30mph to 20mph was introduced last year.
Feb 22, 2024
Over 16% of UK job listings now demand a licence, adding pressure amidst soaring motoring costs
Roles such as plumbers (67%), estate agents (59%), and care workers (34%) had more than a third of job advertisements requiring candidates...
Feb 21, 2024
Government reverses decision on tax increase of double cab pick-ups following industry backlash
It has retracted the policy just a week after its initial announcement.
Feb 20, 2024
Putin presents a new luxury car to Kim Jong-un
The gift is viewed as an indication of strong connections between secluded leaders and may potentially breach UN sanctions prohibiting the...
Feb 20, 2024
One year of no-claims discounts slashes car insurance premiums by £745
On average, the price difference in insurance premiums between drivers with no claims and those with ten years of no claims amounts to...
Feb 20, 2024
Edinburgh Tyre Extinguishers deflate tyres of 50 SUVs
The vigilante group took to Twitter stating they 'are back at it again, undeterred, with their first strike of 2024'
Feb 19, 2024
Smart motorway system failure caused six-car M6 pile-up
"The fact no one was killed is pure luck. Thankfully, God was watching over them, because we certainly weren't", said one anonymous insider
Feb 19, 2024
Nissan: A Leader of the Pack
Nissan’s genesis dates back 110 years – and it’s been sending its cars to the UK for around half that time, albeit under the Datsun...
Feb 19, 2024
Revealed: All 2024 F1 team's cars and liveries
The 2024 Formula 1 launches have concluded, revealing the new cars and the unique approaches each team took in unveiling them.
Feb 16, 2024
Sadiq Khan demands urgent action on soaring car thefts in London
Khan highlighted the industry's sluggish response to addressing the security vulnerabilities posed by keyless cars despite widespread...
Feb 16, 2024
Only 2.2% of all vehicle thefts lead to criminal charges, according to data from the Home Office
Throughout the 12-month period that was analysed, there was a consistent decline in the conviction rate
Feb 16, 2024
Some Tesla Cybertruck owners are reporting rain-induced rust concerns
It has prompted discussions about the vehicle's stainless-steel body resilience
Feb 15, 2024
Police reject appeals of almost 600 drivers tricked by fake 50mph sign on A20
An "unauthorised third party" installed a false 50mph sign on January 24, resulting in automatic fines and penalty points for numerous...
Feb 15, 2024
2024 Nissan Juke revealed: Here’s what you need to know
Nissan is now back with a mid-life update for the Juke that aims to bring some key improvements. But what’s changed for the new 2024...
Feb 15, 2024
The AA claims EVs show 'no evidence' of struggling in colder conditions
"There is no evidence that the UK’s colder weather means EVs struggle, even if range is slightly reduced."
Feb 14, 2024
French government cuts EV subsidy for higher-income buyers
A recent government regulation has adjusted the subsidy from €5,000 to €4,000 for the top 50 percent of income earners
Feb 14, 2024