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Breakdowns jump 16% as 'winter rot' hits caravans and motorhomes

Motability shake-up: New taxes, mileage caps and premium brand bans to hit disabled drivers

£27 billion road ‘renewal’ plan: National Highways to fix ageing motorways and A-roads

£27 billion road ‘renewal’ plan: National Highways to fix ageing motorways and A-roads

Worn tyres ‘as dangerous as mobile phone use’, study reveals

Worn tyres ‘as dangerous as mobile phone use’, study reveals

2026 Cupra Raval: Performance-focused electric hatchback to be revealed next week

2026 Cupra Raval: Performance-focused electric hatchback to be revealed next week

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS: High-tech facelift for the ‘S-Class of SUVs’

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS: High-tech facelift for the ‘S-Class of SUVs’

VED increases today - how much car tax will you be paying in 2026/27?

VED increases today - how much car tax will you be paying in 2026/27?

Motorists mis-sold finance set for average £829 payout

Motorists mis-sold finance set for average £829 payout

Skoda’s biggest SUV ever: Meet the Skoda Peaq, the 370-mile electric alternative to the Kodiaq

Skoda’s biggest SUV ever: Meet the Skoda Peaq, the 370-mile electric alternative to the Kodiaq

A future classic? Is the Skoda Yeti the thinking driver's SUV?

A future classic? Is the Skoda Yeti the thinking driver's SUV?

UK motoring convictions hit record 3 million as speeding hits 'cash cow' levels

UK motoring convictions hit record 3 million as speeding hits 'cash cow' levels

London trials ‘no-flash’ stealth speed cameras

London trials ‘no-flash’ stealth speed cameras

Question of the week: How can I fix my faulty stop start system?

Question of the week: How can I fix my faulty stop start system?

UK government weighs 10mph speed limit cut to combat oil crisis

UK government weighs 10mph speed limit cut to combat oil crisis

New car alerts: Upcoming launches, prices & specs All new car news

2026 Cupra Raval: Performance-focused electric hatchback to be revealed next week

2026 Cupra Raval: Performance-focused electric hatchback to be revealed next week

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS: High-tech facelift for the ‘S-Class of SUVs’

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS: High-tech facelift for the ‘S-Class of SUVs’

Skoda’s biggest SUV ever: Meet the Skoda Peaq, the 370-mile electric alternative to the Kodiaq

Skoda’s biggest SUV ever: Meet the Skoda Peaq, the 370-mile electric alternative to the Kodiaq

5 reasons the BMW i3 might be the EV you've been waiting for

5 reasons the BMW i3 might be the EV you've been waiting for

New Chery Tiggo 4 is a hybrid SUV for less than £20k

New Chery Tiggo 4 is a hybrid SUV for less than £20k

Mercedes updates the mega-luxurious Maybach S-Class

Mercedes updates the mega-luxurious Maybach S-Class

Market watch: Used car values & new sales trends All buying and selling news

Motability shake-up: New taxes, mileage caps and premium brand bans to hit disabled drivers

Price of EVs still biggest barrier for potential buyers

Price of EVs still biggest barrier for potential buyers

Is now the best time to lease a car?

Is now the best time to lease a car?

On the road: Law changes, safety & fuel updates All driving news

£27 billion road ‘renewal’ plan: National Highways to fix ageing motorways and A-roads

£27 billion road ‘renewal’ plan: National Highways to fix ageing motorways and A-roads

Worn tyres ‘as dangerous as mobile phone use’, study reveals

Worn tyres ‘as dangerous as mobile phone use’, study reveals

UK motoring convictions hit record 3 million as speeding hits 'cash cow' levels

UK motoring convictions hit record 3 million as speeding hits 'cash cow' levels

UK government weighs 10mph speed limit cut to combat oil crisis

UK government weighs 10mph speed limit cut to combat oil crisis

M25 named most dangerous motorway as smart motorways branded a ‘waste of money’

M25 named most dangerous motorway as smart motorways branded a ‘waste of money’

Derbyshire named UK’s mobile speed camera capital as 11,000 hotspots identified

Derbyshire named UK’s mobile speed camera capital as 11,000 hotspots identified

Tax & insurance: Saving you money in 2026 All insurance and tax news

VED increases today - how much car tax will you be paying in 2026/27?

VED increases today - how much car tax will you be paying in 2026/27?

Spring Statement 2026: Fuel duty freeze, road tax hikes and what every car driver needs to know

Spring Statement 2026: Fuel duty freeze, road tax hikes and what every car driver needs to know

Car insurance prices plunge: drivers saving £120 as premiums fall

Car insurance prices plunge: drivers saving £120 as premiums fall

Ownership: Reliability, recalls & servicing news All owning news

Breakdowns jump 16% as 'winter rot' hits caravans and motorhomes

Breakdowns jump 16% as 'winter rot' hits caravans and motorhomes

Motorists mis-sold finance set for average £829 payout

Motorists mis-sold finance set for average £829 payout

TfL to crack down on SUVs in London: New charges and parking fees proposed

TfL to crack down on SUVs in London: New charges and parking fees proposed

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