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August 2023

Monday Motoring Classic: Rover 800

Monday Motoring Classic: Rover 800

Motorists call for ‘noise cameras’ to catch loud cars

Motorists call for ‘noise cameras’ to catch loud cars

Future Classic Friday: Nissan Patrol GR

Future Classic Friday: Nissan Patrol GR

1 in 3 drivers would IGNORE red oil warning light

1 in 3 drivers would IGNORE red oil warning light

Pothole-related breakdowns up 20% in a year

Pothole-related breakdowns up 20% in a year

Monday Motoring Classic: Vauxhall Cavalier

Monday Motoring Classic: Vauxhall Cavalier

Future Classic Friday: Mercedes-Benz W210 E-Class

Future Classic Friday: Mercedes-Benz W210 E-Class

Motorists travelling to Europe warned about emission stickers

Motorists travelling to Europe warned about emission stickers

Monday Motoring Classic: Ford Sierra Cosworth

Monday Motoring Classic: Ford Sierra Cosworth

Future Classic Friday: Skoda Superb

Future Classic Friday: Skoda Superb

'Think!' road safety campaign relaunched

'Think!' road safety campaign relaunched

House of Lords to investigate electric cars

House of Lords to investigate electric cars

Petrol prices rise for a second month running

Petrol prices rise for a second month running

DVSA recall round-up: Potential EGR cooler leaks lead to recall of almost 35,000 BMW and MINI vehicles

DVSA recall round-up: Potential EGR cooler leaks lead to recall of almost 35,000 BMW and MINI vehicles

New Consumer Duty laws should mean end of the hard sell

New Consumer Duty laws should mean end of the hard sell

DVLA launches new ‘one-stop’ online service for motorists

DVLA launches new ‘one-stop’ online service for motorists

HiPhi X 2025: Prices, specs and release date

HiPhi X 2025: Prices, specs and release date

Monday Motoring Classic: Citroen CX

Monday Motoring Classic: Citroen CX

Future Classic Friday: Audi A4

Future Classic Friday: Audi A4

Government report hints at road charges for motorways

Government report hints at road charges for motorways

Skoda Kamiq 2024: Prices, specs and release date

Skoda Kamiq 2024: Prices, specs and release date

Lexus LM 2024: Prices, specs and release date

Lexus LM 2024: Prices, specs and release date

Government urged to focus on road maintenance rather than new projects

Government urged to focus on road maintenance rather than new projects

Daihatsu Applause wins 2023 Festival of the Unexceptional

Daihatsu Applause wins 2023 Festival of the Unexceptional

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