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  Updated VW Grand California makes debut at 2025 Dusseldorf Caravan Salon
  Volkswagen has announced an updated version of its largest factory-built campervan, the Grand California. Based on the VW Crafter large van, which was facelifted in 2024, the new Grand California...
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  Chery officially launches in the UK with full SUV line-up
  Chery has officially launched in the UK, unveiling its full SUV range at a high-profile event in London. Prices start at £24,995 for the new Tiggo 7, with all models...
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  Ford Puma Gen-E becomes first car to secure full £3,750 EV grant
  Ford has become the first manufacturer to secure the UK Government’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG), with the Puma Gen-E and E-Tourneo Courier both qualifying. The award recognises Ford’s sustainability...
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  eBay research uncovers most common – and most unusual – reasons for MOT failures
  Low tyre tread is the most common cause of MOT failure among the UK’s cars, while 61 had mismatching headlights and three pickup trucks had skew-whiff cabs. Those are just...
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  New Volkswagen T-Roc gets all-hybrid engine line-up
  Volkswagen has officially unveiled its second-generation T-Roc, launching it with an entirely electrified range of engines. As well as the new engines, the new crossover comes with a refreshed look...
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  Updated Peugeot 308 revealed with refreshed styling and increased electric range
  Peugeot is updating its 308 line-up, with refreshed styling featuring the brand’s first illuminated badge, as well as a new grille and sharper three-claw LEDs. First launched in 2022, the...
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  A second strike – Vauxhall cuts another £500 from its EV range
  The EV price war is heating up further, with Vauxhall announcing an additional £500 reduction on all electric models until 8 September. That’s on top of a £1,500 price cut,...
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  Citroen and DS airbag recall update: if you've not had it fixed, early appointments are opening up
  The ongoing Citroen C3 and DS3 airbag replacement backlog saga is finally showing signs of easing, with dealers ramping up recall work and third-party suppliers stepping in to help. The...
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  Latest cars to qualify for the UK Electric Car Grant
  Peugeot, Volkswagen and Cupra have announced the latest models to officially qualify for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG). Some of the UK’s best-selling electric cars now attract the...
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  Revealed: the UK regions where drug-driving collisions are rocketing
  Drug-driving collisions in the UK rose by 9% between 2022 and 2023, with some regions seeing far bigger jumps. The North West recorded the steepest increase at 46%, while the...
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  Citroen expands stop-drive recall to cover C4, DS4 and DS5
  Citroen has expanded its urgent stop-drive airbag recall to include some C4, DS4 and DS5 models, with immediate effect. The move adds almost 10,000 more cars to the ‘code red’...
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  From 2026, your driving test could teach you how to save a life
  From 2026, all learner drivers will face new questions on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of defibrillators in the driving theory test. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)...
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  Jaecoo E5 electric SUV sets the cat among the pigeons from £27,505
  Jaecoo has announced full pricing and spec details for its first all-electric model, the E5, which will start at £27,505 on-the-road. The compact SUV brings a 248-mile WLTP driving range,...
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  Tesla Model 3 campervan – meet the Dashaway eRC
  British campervan specialist Wheelhome has a demountable camper that turns a Tesla Model 3 into a two-berth, fully equipped tourer. Called the Dashaway eRC, it costs from £23,400 (plus the...
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  New DS No4 launches with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric power – prices from £32,200
  DS Automobiles has revealed the UK line-up and prices for the new DS No4, which arrives later this year with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric E-Tense powertrains. Prices start...
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  Nissan Micra and Ariya now qualify for £1,500 electric car grant
  Two of Nissan’s electric cars – the all-new Micra and the Ariya SUV – have been confirmed as qualifying for the Government’s Electric Car Grant. The move makes the electric...
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  Save up to £3,750 on a new EV – details of cars to qualify for electric car grant emerge
  The government has announced details of the electric car grant (ECG) that could slash up to £3,750 off the cost of a new electric car, and details of the first...
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  Renault EV prices cut by up to £3,000 with new grant
  Renault has slashed the cost of its entire electric car line-up by up to £3,000 for retail finance buyers – combining a new £1,500 Electric Car Grant (ECG) with existing...
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  Used car market back to pre-pandemic levels as buyers cash-in on lower prices
  The UK’s used car market has returned to pre-pandemic levels for the first time in five years, with more than four million vehicles changing hands in the first half of...
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  Suzuki e Vitara launches from just £26,249 with new ‘Suzuki Granted’ EV deal
  Suzuki has confirmed launch pricing for its all-new e Vitara SUV – and it’s a strikingly affordable entry point for a family electric SUV. Prices start from just £26,249 thanks...

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  New Volkswagen T-Roc gets all-hybrid engine line-up
  Volkswagen has officially unveiled its second-generation T-Roc, launching it with an entirely electrified range of engines. As well as the new engines, the new crossover comes with a refreshed look...
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  Citroen expands stop-drive recall to cover C4, DS4 and DS5
  Citroen has expanded its urgent stop-drive airbag recall to include some C4, DS4 and DS5 models, with immediate effect. The move adds almost 10,000 more cars to the ‘code red’...
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  Citroen and DS airbag recall update: if you've not had it fixed, early appointments are opening up
  The ongoing Citroen C3 and DS3 airbag replacement backlog saga is finally showing signs of easing, with dealers ramping up recall work and third-party suppliers stepping in to help. The...
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  Used car market back to pre-pandemic levels as buyers cash-in on lower prices
  The UK’s used car market has returned to pre-pandemic levels for the first time in five years, with more than four million vehicles changing hands in the first half of...
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  Parkers launches new campervan section to meet booming demand
  Parkers has launched a brand-new section dedicated to campervans, giving buyers straight-talking advice, real-world reviews and expert guidance in one easy-to-navigate hub. It’s designed to help first-timers and vanlifers alike...
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  Stellantis diesel engine recall: what UK drivers need to know about the 1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chain issue
  Owners of popular diesel cars from Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall, Fiat and DS are being urged to check whether their vehicles are affected by a major Stellantis recall, after the group...
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  eBay research uncovers most common – and most unusual – reasons for MOT failures
  Low tyre tread is the most common cause of MOT failure among the UK’s cars, while 61 had mismatching headlights and three pickup trucks had skew-whiff cabs. Those are just...
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  Ford Puma Gen-E becomes first car to secure full £3,750 EV grant
  Ford has become the first manufacturer to secure the UK Government’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG), with the Puma Gen-E and E-Tourneo Courier both qualifying. The award recognises Ford’s sustainability...
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  Classic car emissions fall as newer models join the club
  Classic cars are cleaner than you might think. Although the number of 20 years-and-older vehicles on UK roads has more than doubled in the last 10 years, their average CO2...
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  Stellantis expands ‘wet belt’ compensation portal to include UK customers
  Stellantis, parent company of several brands including Citroen and Vauxhall, has announced it’s to offer compensation to UK customers affected by mechanical issues caused by the ‘wet belt’ fitted to...
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  Dodgy meters and aggressive negotiations: Parkers investigates private car parking providers
  Private parking providers are under a lot of scrutiny right now. The government has opened a consultation that could change the way private parking fines are issued – and Downing...
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  A second strike – Vauxhall cuts another £500 from its EV range
  The EV price war is heating up further, with Vauxhall announcing an additional £500 reduction on all electric models until 8 September. That’s on top of a £1,500 price cut,...
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  Chery Tiggo 8: Seven seats, seven-year warranty for less than £30k
  Chery has confirmed UK prices and specs for its new seven-seater SUV, the Tiggo 8, with deliveries set to begin from 1 September 2025. Priced from £28,545 on the road,...
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  Jaecoo E5 electric SUV sets the cat among the pigeons from £27,505
  Jaecoo has announced full pricing and spec details for its first all-electric model, the E5, which will start at £27,505 on-the-road. The compact SUV brings a 248-mile WLTP driving range,...
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  New Jaecoo 5 SUV looks set to shake-up the establishment at £25k
  The new Jaecoo 5 small SUV has been confirmed for the UK, priced from £24,505 on the road, with deliveries expected from October 2025. It follows the larger Jaecoo 7...
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  From 2026, your driving test could teach you how to save a life
  From 2026, all learner drivers will face new questions on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of defibrillators in the driving theory test. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)...
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  Revealed: the UK regions where drug-driving collisions are rocketing
  Drug-driving collisions in the UK rose by 9% between 2022 and 2023, with some regions seeing far bigger jumps. The North West recorded the steepest increase at 46%, while the...
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  Discounts on electric cars grow to more than 11%
  Real-world discounts on electric cars are growing fast, with average reductions now hitting 11.1% or £6,197 per car. The effect is immediate: median monthly PCP payments for EVs have dropped...
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  These are the top 10 bestselling cars in the UK 2025: more growth for June
  The UK has seen growth once again in the new car market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), for the third time this year and the...
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  Skywell offers £3,750 EV discount to beat Electric Car Grant delays
  Skywell has launched its own electric car incentive, offering £3,750 off the price of its BE11 electric SUV. The move comes in response to delays in the announcement of the...