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RAC urges government to reinstate hard shoulders on smart motorwaysRAC have voiced their opinions following the government’s decision to scrap plans for new smart motorways. Heightened safety concerns have come to the forefront, prompting ministers to reconsider the reinstatement... -
Police don't respond to 70% of car thefts: It's time to ramp up your securityUK police forces didn’t attend 72% of reported car theft in 2023, newly released figures show amid growing concerns about car security. That’s up 3% from 2021, however an increase... -
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Keeping the peace: the new Dacia warranty scheme to help you find your ZenDacia has launched a new seven-year warranty scheme called Dacia Zen. It’s designed for all Dacias aged up to six years old with fewer than 75,000 miles on the clock.... -
A case of mistaken identity: Five times cars had to change their nameSometimes, a new car is launched onto the world stage by one name, only for that name to be changed a while later. It’s more common than you might think... -
Political pressure forces Alfa Romeo to change the Milano's name to 'Junior'Alfa Romeo has finally waded into the small electric car market with this – the Milano. Or at least that was the plan until an Italian government official stated the... -
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WLTP under fire: EU reports find big discrepancies in EU fuel economy testsThe European car industry could be thrown into crisis after a report showed real-world car CO2 emissions are far higher than those recorded in the official WLTP tests. It comes... -
Big bargain: updated 2024 Kia Sorento costs £3,000 lessThis is the latest version of the Kia Sorento seven-seater SUV. It features revised styling, updated tech and a choice of diesel or hybrid power. Most significantly, the price of... -
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Vauxhall Frontera reborn as an electric SUVThis is the new Vauxhall Frontera. It’s a compact SUV designed to rival the likes of the Ford Puma, Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro – and it’s set to hit... -
Car insurance increases: why they're outstripping inflation and how you can fight backThe average car insurance policy in 2024 is £1,334.93 compared to £919.04 in 2022 according to Mustard’s data. While this figure may not represent the entire UK average, significant increases... -
The bear necessities: second-gen Skoda Kodiaq prices and specs announcedPrices and specifications have been announced for UK versions of the second-generation Skoda Kodiaq. The hugely popular family-friendly SUV is available with three engines and a choice of two trim... -
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Botox and a bigger toybox: facelifted 2024 Renault Captur unveiledThe Renault Captur has received its mid-life facelift. The revised car will hit UK showrooms this autumn, where it’ll offer renewed competition for newer B-segment SUV rivals such as the... -
Blinded by the light: UK government looks into car headlight glareThe UK Government’s Department for Transport (DfT) has announced an investigation into drivers being dazzled by headlight glare from oncoming vehicles. A petition calling for the government to ‘review the... -
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Dacia’s doing more for less: it’s rolled out new EU-mandated safety kit at no extra cost to buyersDacia has bolstered the level of standard safety equipment on the Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Jogger to make them compliant with the latest European Global Safety Regulation 2 (GSR2) legislation.... -
One in five electric cars on UK roads are now TeslasTesla is doing well – and the British public can’t seem to get enough. At the end of March 2024, the company announced that it had sold its 200,000th car... -
New Ford Explorer EV to roam Europe with 374-mile rangeThe new electric Ford Explorer SUV has gone on sale, priced from less than £40,000 and with a range of up to 374 miles. The occasion coincided with the end... -
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Easter travel updates 2024: stay informed with road updates and tipsOver 14 million drivers are set to get behind the wheel this weekend, as the two-week school break coincides with the 2024 Easter bank holiday. This is predicted to cause... -
Dacia Sandero: New trims bring more kit as it edges towards £20kGood news! The oh-so sensible value-for-money Dacia Sandero range has been expanded with a pair of new flagship trims boasting standard kit. The Journey and Stepway Extreme continue the model’s... -
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BMW Neue Klasse X concept: an electric BMW that actually looks good, previews next iX3Meet the new face of BMW – literally. This Neue Klasse X concept previews the new look for BMW’s next generation of electric SUVs, and follows closely in the wheel... -
Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX: Take a first look at the ‘most powerful camper of all time’Volkswagen is expanding the line-up of its cool ID.Buzz EV with a sporty new GTX model, boasting more power and a range of visual upgrades. It’s the latest GTX model, which... -
Peugeot e-5008: Stunning new looks and 410-mile range for seven-seat Land Rover challengerPeugeot has revealed its stunning new e-5008 – the firm’s largest SUV that looks set to challenge the Land Rover Discovery Sport as the must-have seven-seater for families. It brings... -