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New EU-mandated car safety tech can be 'irrational, erratic and put lives at risk', experts warn
A new study found this important safety system frequently raise false alarms and were found to increase the risk of the accidents it's supposed to prevent.
Thousands of motorists waste time of emergency service operators every year dialling 999 accidentally
Some 350,000 calls have been made since April 2018, but a new investigation has found that around two-thirds recorded last year were false alarms.
Car fire safety recall hits 28 different models including Fiat, Peugeot and Vauxhall - is YOURS at risk?
Car giant Stellantis is embroiled in a new safety recall that impacts tens of thousands of UK motors across seven different brands.
Does Ed Miliband's new £3,750 grant make it worth buying an electric car? How to get it and the EVs to buy
Car buyers are being offered a cash incentive to purchase a new electric vehicle (EV) for the first time in three years. But the size of the discounts and the rules have left drivers confused.
Gone in four seconds: Brazen thieves are stealing £1.5k cruise control sensors - as drivers hit out at manufacturers for 'design flaw'
Furious drivers have hit out at manufacturers for a 'design flaw' that they say is making it easy for their beloved cars to be targeted for the speedy thefts.
Can I really be fined for honking my car's horn when I pick my friend up?
If I honk my car horn to let my mate know I'm outside his house for football will I be fined? Is it true that honking a car horn while stationary is illegal? We look at the Highway Code.
New Jaguar Land Rover boss stands firm against criticism of Jaguar's divisive rebrand following Trump's 'seriously woke' accusation
Incoming CEO PB Balaji gave a resolute response when asked about the POTUS' comments, claiming that the car maker has seen a positive response to its new image.
Jaguar launches new PETROL model - but there's a huge catch...
It's called the XFL 90th Anniversary Collector's Edition. It comes after Jaguar stopped making cars in Britain in November.
We bought a new car with cash... the salesman wasn't happy and thanks to the finance scandal, I know why: LEE BOYCE
The salesman was friendly and helpful… until close to the end of our transaction, when he realised we weren't sticking it on finance.
Volkswagen to axe another long-running combustion car from its range as it puts its foot down on EV transition
The German brand will wield the axe on a vehicle it has been selling for the best part of 25 years - and had once proved immensely popular with large families.
Citroen blasted for 'chaotic' stop-drive safety recall as 100,000 drivers face months without cars
Which? said the 'emotional and financial burden of the recall has fallen squarely on those least able to absorb it' and it's time for the government to 'step in and hold Stellantis to account'.
Popular car dealership goes bust leaving thousands of drivers with 'faulty' motors
Customers have told of their frustration - and hundreds of pounds in debts - after the collapse of a motor trading firm.
The 13 new EVs that now qualify for the electric car grant
Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall have had new EVs awarded the Government's grant from today.
Tories savage 'deranged' £650million electric car grant scheme that 'hands British taxpayers' money to foreign automakers'
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced £1,500 discounts for certain Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall models.
Fasten your seatbelts for automotive adventures
You won't have far to look if you're hoping to enjoy a lazy summer staycation but want to add some automotive sparkle.