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April inflation figure was too high because of vehicle tax error – ONS
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has admitted that the UK’s headline inflation figure was too high for April because of an error in the vehicle tax data collected.
Weekly Briefing: We’ve deployed some useful AI at our used car dealership
In this week’s Car Dealer Briefing James Baggott rounds up the motor trade news you cannot afford to miss.
Arnold Clark adds two new Maserati car dealerships in Glasgow and Manchester
Arnold Clark has opened two new dealerships with Maserati for the first time, with 33 different new car brands now available at the group.
Drivers are only just realising car headrests have a hidden function
Headrests are fitted in every vehicle in the UK and are there for a reason, but drivers are only just realising that they have a hidden function that could save your life
Toll booth worker gets 'petty revenge' on a man who paid in pennies
A toll booth worker has been praised for his 'petty' revenge on a driver who paid his fee in pennies to 'prove a point' - as he says the man was 'over by 20 pence'
Simple hack saves you money at the petrol pump by adding one item to car
Drivers have been urged to pour a common solution into their petrol or diesel cars in order to save money at the pumps. The solution is likely to be in a garage
Drivers urged to ask for one item when buying used car that shows its past
There are a number of things that motorists can do to make sure that they don't buy a used car with a hidden past. An automotive expert has revealed the one thing you should always ask for
All UK drivers packing car up for a holiday issued urgent £300 fine warning
In the case of an accident involving an overpacked vehicle, travel experts warn that if a driver is found to be at fault, they could be slapped with a whopping £2,500 fine
Drivers are only just discovering little-known button in cars - it saves on fuel
Motorists have been urged to check their vehicles for a little-known feature that can save on fuel - and keep your car cooler during the impending heatwave slated to swelter the UK this month
UK's full list of most reliable cars ranked and rated but there's one catch
Drivers looking for a reliable used car that may be on the older side have been given a list of reputable brands and models among the best rated
Blue Badge alert for those with temporary health conditions - you could apply
Anyone with a temporary health condition could be entitled to a Blue Badge, according to the Department for Transport
UK town opens complex £2m roundabout and it's not just for drivers
A 'Dutch-style' roundabout costing £2 million has opened in an English town, and it's so intricate it comes with a three-minute tutorial video for locals explaining how to use it
Local councils and police can fine you £70 for parking on these road markings
There are a number of road markings that drivers need to be aware of as they indicate strict rules for that portion of the road
UK is the worst-hit country in Europe for car clocking
Mileage tampering is said to cost British car buyers more than £1.2 billion every year, according to new research.
Honda Civic Type R bows out with £58,000 Ultimate Edition
Just 10 examples of the commemorative Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition will come to the UK, priced at £57,905.
Maserati welcomes Arnold Clark to its UK retailer network
Two new Maserati car showrooms are opening in Glasgow and Manchester, following a new partnership with Arnold Clark.