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November 2024

Question of the week: Do pedestrians have priority when crossing at roundabouts?

Question of the week: Do pedestrians have priority when crossing at roundabouts?

A future classic? Jaguar XJ X350

A future classic? Jaguar XJ X350

Number of motorists driving without an MoT increases

Number of motorists driving without an MoT increases

DfT in u-turn over motorbikes in bus lanes

DfT in u-turn over motorbikes in bus lanes

Pothole compensation claims more than double in a year

Pothole compensation claims more than double in a year

Question of the week: Is the new Omoda brand any good?

Question of the week: Is the new Omoda brand any good?

Future Classic Friday: Renault Avantime

Future Classic Friday: Renault Avantime

Ghost brokers targeting young drivers via social media

Ghost brokers targeting young drivers via social media

Jaguar causes a stir with new brand identity

Jaguar causes a stir with new brand identity

Private e-scooters to be made legal on UK roads

Private e-scooters to be made legal on UK roads

XPeng launches in the UK

XPeng launches in the UK

Car insurance premiums fall again

Car insurance premiums fall again

Collision risk around airports is double the national average

Collision risk around airports is double the national average

1 in 4 buy a car without seeing it

1 in 4 buy a car without seeing it

Future Classic Friday: Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Future Classic Friday: Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Question of the week: Can an MHEV travel on electric power?

Question of the week: Can an MHEV travel on electric power?

DVSA UK recall round-up: More than 500,000 BMWs recalled

DVSA UK recall round-up: More than 500,000 BMWs recalled

Fuel prices remain at three-year low

Fuel prices remain at three-year low

Suzuki e Vitara 2025: Prices, specs and release date

Suzuki e Vitara 2025: Prices, specs and release date

Future Classic Friday: Toyota MR2 Mk3

Future Classic Friday: Toyota MR2 Mk3

Question of the week: How long do EV batteries last?

Question of the week: How long do EV batteries last?

Motorists ‘unaware’ of what data their cars are collecting

Motorists ‘unaware’ of what data their cars are collecting

Why are breakdowns on A-roads up 20% in five years?

Why are breakdowns on A-roads up 20% in five years?

Brighter car headlights may see millions of street lights axed

Brighter car headlights may see millions of street lights axed

Calls for elderly drivers to face ‘roadworthiness MoT’

Calls for elderly drivers to face ‘roadworthiness MoT’

Motoring costs have rocketed 84% in 10 years

Motoring costs have rocketed 84% in 10 years

Government taskforce to investigate rising car insurance costs

Government taskforce to investigate rising car insurance costs

Future Classic Friday: Volkswagen Lupo GTI

Future Classic Friday: Volkswagen Lupo GTI

Question of the Week: Are diesel hybrids a good choice?

Question of the Week: Are diesel hybrids a good choice?

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