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Today’s briefing: The stories affecting your car & wallet News archive

Is your car too secure? How improved keyless tech is driving a spate of home break-ins

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Question of the week: Is diesel fuel being withdrawn in 2030?

Question of the week: Is diesel fuel being withdrawn in 2030?

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Groundhog Day: Motorist caught drink-driving 10 times as RAC slams 'failing' bans

Groundhog Day: Motorist caught drink-driving 10 times as RAC slams 'failing' bans

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Renault 5 sweeps the board to claim UK Car of the Year 2026 title

Renault 5 sweeps the board to claim UK Car of the Year 2026 title

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Changan Deepal S05 is a 300-mile EV for £37,990

Changan Deepal S05 is a 300-mile EV for £37,990

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Volvo EX30 gets new entry-level power option

Volvo EX30 gets new entry-level power option

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Cupra teases facelifted Born

Cupra teases facelifted Born

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2026 Dacia Bigster & Duster: New 150PS hybrid 4x4 aims to be UK’s best-value off-roader

2026 Dacia Bigster & Duster: New 150PS hybrid 4x4 aims to be UK’s best-value off-roader

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New Genesis GV60 Magma revealed: A plush 650PS alternative to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

New Genesis GV60 Magma revealed: A plush 650PS alternative to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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Lepas L8 revealed: The high-spec Chinese SUV coming for the Kia Sportage

Lepas L8 revealed: The high-spec Chinese SUV coming for the Kia Sportage

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Apple CarPlay video streaming is finally here: new iOS 26.4 update to end EV charging boredom

Apple CarPlay video streaming is finally here: new iOS 26.4 update to end EV charging boredom

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Vauxhall reveals Corse GSE electric hot hatch

Vauxhall reveals Corse GSE electric hot hatch

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Back to the future: Nissan MID4 II - the mid-engined, twin-turbo supercar that created the Skyline GT-R

Back to the future: Nissan MID4 II - the mid-engined, twin-turbo supercar that created the Skyline GT-R

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Hidden Heroes: Why the Vauxhall Zafira GSi is the ultimate ‘Daddy Cool’ future classic

Hidden Heroes: Why the Vauxhall Zafira GSi is the ultimate ‘Daddy Cool’ future classic

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

Changan Deepal S05 is a 300-mile EV for £37,990 News

Changan Deepal S05 is a 300-mile EV for £37,990

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Volvo EX30 gets new entry-level power option News

Volvo EX30 gets new entry-level power option

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Cupra teases facelifted Born News

Cupra teases facelifted Born

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2026 Dacia Bigster & Duster: New 150PS hybrid 4x4 aims to be UK’s best-value off-roader News

2026 Dacia Bigster & Duster: New 150PS hybrid 4x4 aims to be UK’s best-value off-roader

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New Genesis GV60 Magma revealed: A plush 650PS alternative to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N News

New Genesis GV60 Magma revealed: A plush 650PS alternative to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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Lepas L8 revealed: The high-spec Chinese SUV coming for the Kia Sportage News

Lepas L8 revealed: The high-spec Chinese SUV coming for the Kia Sportage

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

Price of EVs still biggest barrier for potential buyers News

Price of EVs still biggest barrier for potential buyers

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Is now the best time to lease a car? News

Is now the best time to lease a car?

A car leasing company has highlighted why personal contract hire is the smartest and most cost-effective way to drive a new car

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EU rows back on 2035 zero emissions targets News

EU rows back on 2035 zero emissions targets

In December 2025 the European Commission announced an Automotive Package aimed at supporting EU manufacturing and reducing the pressure on manufacturers to reach 2035 zero-emission targets

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

Pothole breakdowns surge by 15% as drivers face £600 repair bills News

Pothole breakdowns surge by 15% as drivers face £600 repair bills

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Blinded by the light: drivers say headlight glare is getting worse News

Blinded by the light: drivers say headlight glare is getting worse

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Road rage epidemic: Why men are twice as likely to lose their cool News

Road rage epidemic: Why men are twice as likely to lose their cool

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Smart motorways a ‘catastrophic’ waste of money and life, warns AA News

Smart motorways a ‘catastrophic’ waste of money and life, warns AA

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New curfews for young drivers? Calls for UK to adopt Northern Ireland’s licensing rules News

New curfews for young drivers? Calls for UK to adopt Northern Ireland’s licensing rules

With the introduction of Graduated Driver Licensing in Northern Ireland later this year, there are now calls for the rest of the UK to follow suit.

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Newcastle is the UK’s pothole tyre damage hotspot News

Newcastle is the UK’s pothole tyre damage hotspot

More car tyres are damaged by potholes in Newcastle-upon-Tyne than any other region in the UK, detailed new analysis has revealed

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

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

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

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Autumn Budget 2025: What it means for car owners News

Autumn Budget 2025: What it means for car owners

The government has presented its first Autumn Budget with the announcement that electric car pay-per-mile charges will go ahead and a freeze on fuel duty will continue. 

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Car insurance prices drop to two-year low News

Car insurance prices drop to two-year low

There’s more good news for car insurance prices with the average premium falling to the lowest level in two years

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Ownership intelligence: Reliability, recalls & service Advice All owning news

Is your car too secure? How improved keyless tech is driving a spate of home break-ins News

Is your car too secure? How improved keyless tech is driving a spate of home break-ins

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MoT changing in 2026: fraud crackdown and new EV rules now live News

MoT changing in 2026: fraud crackdown and new EV rules now live

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More than 500,000 BMW, Range Rover and Volvo models recalled: Is your car affected? News

More than 500,000 BMW, Range Rover and Volvo models recalled: Is your car affected?

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