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Superb streamlined Hyundai from £250 per month: Lease of the Week with Ryan Gilmore (27 May 2025)Welcome to another edition of Lease of the Week, where I handpick one car with exceptional leasing deals available. I closely study the leasing market, looking for the best new... -
Stone-cold savings on the T-Roc: Lease of the Week with Ryan Gilmore (19 May 2025)I’m back on the hunt for my Lease of the Week deal, finding a new car deal that deserves to have it’s moment in the sun. Last week, I was... -
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Stellantis expands ‘wet belt’ compensation portal to include UK customersStellantis, 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... -
Lease our Car of The Year for just £260: Lease of the Week with Ryan Gilmore (12 May 2025)It’s a new week, and I’m back with my handpicked Lease of the Week. I spend a lot of my life studying the new car market, looking for when it’s... -
The Volkswagen Passat is amazing value: Car lease deal of the week with Ryan Gilmore (6 May 2025)Welcome to Lease of the Week – your gateway to the best new car deal on the market. Join me, Ryan Gilmore, every week for a handpicked leasing deal that... -
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Ford EVs now come with a free charger and servicingIf you’re considering making the switch to an electric car, Ford has just made the decision a whole lot easier. As part of a new initiative called the Ford Power... -
Car makers fined £460m for forming scrap cartelSixteen major European car manufacturers have been fined a total of £460 million by the EU Commission and the UK government for forming an illegal car recycling cartel. The manufacturers involved... -
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UK fuel prices hit six-month high: filling up now costs over £4 more than in OctoberUK drivers are feeling the pinch at the pumps yet again, with petrol prices hitting their highest level since last September. According to the latest figures from RAC Fuel Watch,... -
Microlino first drive: Cute, quirky, and surprisingly useableI’ve driven an awful lot of different cars in this job, and no 200mph+ supercar, luxury barge or iconic classic has received such a positive reaction as the tiny Micro... -
Labour’s 2030 petrol and diesel car ban: industry consultation ends as government reviews next stepsIn September 2024, the UK Labour government confirmed its decision to reinstate the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, reversing the previous plan to delay it until 2035.... -
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Citroen Holidays campervan gives the VW California something to worry aboutThis is the UK version of the Citroen Holidays camper van, launched today at The Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show at the NEC. It’s the latest in a growing group... -
Private parking panel axes controversial ‘five-minute rule’The Private Parking Scrutiny and Advice Panel (PPSAP) has put in its first shift. The panel has axed the controversial ‘five-minute rule’ to protect motorists who have genuine difficulties in... -
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Nissan Qashqai revealed as the UK's most clocked car: how to save yourself from odometer fraudNew data released by carVertical has revealed that the Nissan Qashqai is the most clocked car in Britain with 3.4% of all models checked in 2024 showing signs of having... -
Used EVs in record demand as used car sales grow in 2024The used car market enjoyed a healthy 2024 and demand for used electric vehicles (EVs) hit an all-time high, data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed. Used... -
Bestsellers from Ford, Volkswagen and Land Rover are the most stolen cars – is your car at risk?Just shy of 54,000 cars were stolen in 2024 here in the UK, and data reveals that the Ford Fiesta is still the most stolen car in the UK, having... -
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Fight back against the parking pirates! Tell us about your private parking fines!We’re conducting a study. Now that the private parking sector has been placed under scrutiny by a new oversight panel, we’re curious to know how many of our readers have... -
Manchester scraps Clean Air Zone and takes responsibility for emissionsManchester City Council has finished reviewing its Clean Air Zone plans – and it’s good news for drivers. Greater Manchester won’t follow London’s ULEZ model, meaning drivers of older petrol... -
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New Tesla Model Y goes on sale with £61k launch editionThe hugely popular Tesla Model Y SUV has been updated for 2025 with tweaked styling, more tech and a longer driving range. On sale now from just under £61k, it’s... -
Digital driving licences set to launch in 2025: what you need to knowBig changes are coming for UK motorists as digital driving licences are set to debut in 2025, said to offer a streamlined and modern alternative to the traditional plastic card. Instead... -
Resisting the nanny state – new study reveals our most hated in-car safety technologyA new study, conducted by Direct Line, has revealed the most hated pieces of driver assistance technology – and the figures show UK drivers are rejecting their safety kit. The study... -