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Driver Philip Carr finally wins lengthy court fight to overturn £9,500 fine for parking outside his own home
Philip Carr was hit with the penalty notice while renting an apartment in Altrincham, Trafford, but the car parking operator sent the fine to his old address.
Electric cars 'break down more often', reveal both What Car? and the AA
Owners of EVs have revealed they break down and leave them stranded at the roadside more often than their internal combustion engine equivalents, according to a new report.
Record number of cyclists report drivers passing too close after major Highway Code rule change in 2022
Some 15,779 clips of dangerously close overtaking were submitted by cyclists to police forces in England and Wales last year.
Another electric U-turn: German car giant scraps promise to end development of petrol engines
The luxury car firm will abandon its commitment to ditching internal combustion engines in 2033 as part of a 'completely new' strategy,
Gone in 20 seconds: Moment thieves steal a car in less than half a minute for £5,000 fee before mocking victims with 'go and buy another one' rant
Two thieves revealed how they can steal a keyless car in less than 20 seconds for a £5,000 fee, before mocking victims in a shameless rant and telling them to 'buy another one'.
Five used convertible cars to buy in 2025 for under £25k with robust reliability
With temperatures tipped to soar beyond 30 degrees across Britain this week, a cheap second-hand convertible will be a very tempting proposition.
The little known car insurance that could save you £5,000 as payouts TREBLE
The controversial insurance product, which covers a car's loss in value if it is written off in an accident or stolen, has come under scrutiny in recent years.
World famous Oxford Street to close to cars: Sadiq Khan insists public backs £150m scheme - despite fears it will become crime hotspot
The controversial Mayor - whose knighthood last week sparked fury across the city - vowed to carry out the pedestrianisation scheme 'as quickly as possible'.
Urgent warning to drivers as scientists reveal essential car item is RIDDLED with germs
This common car item, an essential part of the driving experience, has been overlooked when it comes to fighting the spread of bacteria, experts warn.
Nissan Leaf unveiled: Five things you need to know about the new electric car saving 6,000 jobs in Sunderland
Nissan's all-new Leaf needs to impress. That's because this heavily revised EV has the weight of thousands of UK jobs in the North East on its haunches.
Britain's most stolen cars: We reveal the 100 models targeted most by thieves
New data shows which car brands and models are most desirable to organised criminal gangs. Here's the top 100 - do you own a targeted car?
Is this the car your dad drove? Ten family favourites from the 1970s to 1990s - and what they're worth today
Everyone remembers the cars their parents had when they were kids. On Father's Day, we celebrate the motors dads across Britain were driving in the 1970s, '80s and '90s.
Secrets of the keyless car thieves: As an epidemic sweeps Britain, real-life criminals show Channel 4 crew how quick - and easy - it is to steal a £24,000 SUV from a suburban drive just like yours in only 20 seconds
In a brazen display of criminality, a pair of masked car thieves are demonstrating to a TV film crew the ease and speed with which they can steal luxury cars.
'Stealing' your OWN car: How Brits can use trackers and even hire private security to get their vehicles back from thieves instead of waiting for overstretched police to act
Victims, exasperated by the crimewave, now appear to be taking the law into their own hands by hunting down and 'stealing back' their pinched motors.
Do I need a Crit'Air sticker to drive in France this summer?
From which cities require Crit'Air badges and how to buy one, to how serious the fines are, here's everything you need to know before taking to French roads.
