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June 2024

1 in 3 drivers say car insurance is unaffordable

1 in 3 drivers say car insurance is unaffordable

Hyundai Inster 2024: Prices, specs and release date

Hyundai Inster 2024: Prices, specs and release date

Future Classic Friday: Renault Vel Satis

Future Classic Friday: Renault Vel Satis

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Are there any manufacturers that don't fit annoying safety systems?

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Are there any manufacturers that don't fit annoying safety systems?

Fresh calls to reduce drink-drive limit

Fresh calls to reduce drink-drive limit

Volvo to reintroduce V60 and V90 estates in the UK

Volvo to reintroduce V60 and V90 estates in the UK

Future Classic Friday: Vauxhall Astra VXR

Future Classic Friday: Vauxhall Astra VXR

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Can I remove the Category C marker from my car?

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Can I remove the Category C marker from my car?

Police step up illegal ‘chop shop’ shut-downs in 2023

Police step up illegal ‘chop shop’ shut-downs in 2023

Have Euro NCAP ratings had their day? Less than 1 in 5 new car buyers check safety

Have Euro NCAP ratings had their day? Less than 1 in 5 new car buyers check safety

Fiat Grande Panda 2024: Prices, specs and release date

Fiat Grande Panda 2024: Prices, specs and release date

9 out of 10 drivers hate using smart motorways

9 out of 10 drivers hate using smart motorways

Councils banning ‘too long’ cars from public car parks

Councils banning ‘too long’ cars from public car parks

Future Classic Friday: Mitsubishi Evo VII

Future Classic Friday: Mitsubishi Evo VII

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Should I buy a diesel car in 2024?

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Should I buy a diesel car in 2024?

Future Classic Friday: Nissan 350Z

Future Classic Friday: Nissan 350Z

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Can I challenge a speeding fine if a speed limit sign was vandalised?

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Can I challenge a speeding fine if a speed limit sign was vandalised?

Fall in wholesale fuel prices still not passed on to motorists

Fall in wholesale fuel prices still not passed on to motorists

Brazen parts stripping on the rise with everyday cars targeted

Brazen parts stripping on the rise with everyday cars targeted

Self-driving cars on UK roads by 2026 as new bill becomes law

Self-driving cars on UK roads by 2026 as new bill becomes law

Jeep Wagoneer S 2024: Prices, specs and release date

Jeep Wagoneer S 2024: Prices, specs and release date

Government asks classic car owners for help with future tax plans

Government asks classic car owners for help with future tax plans

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