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One in 10 drivers now won't head out at night due to dazzling car headlights and claim the problem is getting worse
Headlight glare is getting worse according to drivers, with less people wanting to drive in the dark this year than last.
Are plug-in hybrid cars pulling the eco wool over our eyes? Study claims they guzzle THREE TIMES more fuel than advertised
The German Fraunhofer Institute says plug-in hybrid vehicles - which as seen as a steppingstone to EVs -.are far less economical than motorists are being led to believe.
I spent £50 successfully proving my parking ticket was unfair. Can I get my expenses back? DEAN DUNHAM replies
A local council sent me a penalty charge notice for parking outside a pub. I disputed it and the council eventually conceded that I shouldn't have been charged.
How much battery capacity have used electric cars in Britain lost over the years? A new report exposes the truth
The UK's largest used-EV battery study claims they are performing materially better than many assume, with most vehicles comfortably exceeding car maker warranty thresholds.
Insider tricks to beat car the salesman and slash up to 20% off: How low you can REALLY drive prices
Few of us enjoy haggling, let alone with a car salesman to get the best deal on a new motor. But what if you knew exactly how much they were willing to come down on price?
Are thieves targeting YOUR car? Britain's most stolen cars revealed with a vehicle pinched every 10 minutes last year
Some 54,830 cars were reported stolen by owners in 2025, down from 61,343 a year earlier, DVLA records show. We reveal the top 10 most commonly pinched - and which versions are targeted.
Vauxhall owner Stellantis resurrects diesel cars after taking a £19bn hit from EV sales slump
The world's fourth-largest car maker earlier this month confirmed it had taken a £19bn slap from rushing into the EV market too fast for European customers.
BMW's Hams Hall factory celebrates 25th anniversary
The plant in North Warwickshire employs 1,700 people and has built more than 7.6million highly efficient pure petrol and plug-in hybrid engines.
RAY MASSEY: The rising Starray of SUVs is really going place
We are about to enter the Year of the Horse, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. And the new EM-i five-seater is the perfect choice of horsepower as we gallop into the next Zodiac cycle.
What does it take to change a Land Rover lightbulb? £2,629!
When Doug Fawcett popped in for a new bulb at his local dealership, he did not expect to pay more than £20. He chuckled at the price quoted, assuming it was a joke.
Two thirds of drivers say they will use the new Fuel Finder Scheme - what is it and could it save you money?
67 per cent of drivers will use the Government's new Fuel Finder Scheme to find the cheapest fuel prices nearby, a new survey shows. Live pricing will be available online, via smartphone or sat-nav.
China to ban yoke-style steering wheels in cars after outlawing hidden door handles on safety grounds
A draft for approval has been submitted by the Chinese regulator to ban cut-down, rectangular-shaped steering wheels that, if rubberstamped, will be effective from 1 January next year.
Best-selling used cars of 2025: Ford Fiesta takes top spot despite being axed
Used car sales rose 2.2 per cent in 2025, as EV sales surged 45.7 per cent. What were the best-selling second hand models? Two Ford cars took over the top 10...
MG runs low on cars! How the Chinese-owned manufacturer became a victim of its own success
MG has seen unprecedented growth in the UK and Europe, in the past few years. Now it has run out of cars - and its UK commercial director tell us why.
Tesla tries to claw customers back with a long range version of its best-selling Model Y SUV - but is it worth paying extra for?
Tesla is on a cheaper car crusade and its latest model to be introduced at a lower price is the new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y which comes with 383 miles of range.