The salesman was friendly and helpful… until close to the end of our transaction, when he realised we weren't sticking it on finance.

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.

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'.

Customers have told of their frustration - and hundreds of pounds in debts - after the collapse of a motor trading firm.

You won't have far to look if you're hoping to enjoy a lazy summer staycation but want to add some automotive sparkle.

The demise of the MPV in recent years means most seven-seat cars aimed at larger families are now SUVs. The Hyundai Santa Fe is one of them - and it might be the cream of the crop.

Britons are buying more second-hand cars than they have done for five years as drivers' reluctance to cough-up for expensive new models - and EVs - sees appetite for used motors surge.

A review of official vehicle registrations figures by the RAC Foundation found that the average car on the country's roads at the end of 2024 was nine years and 10 months.

PB Balaji (pictured) will replace Adrian Mardell, who last week said he would leave having steered JLR financial turnaround and Jaguar's contentious EV rebrand.

The SMMT confirmed that 140,154 new cars were registered in July, down from 147,517 on the same month in 2024.

Failing to adhere to the rule notified by the new road sign - which displays a white diamond on a blue background - carries a €135 penalty, approximately £117.50.

The Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) said it had 'concerns about whether it is possible to have a fair redress scheme' that would go as far back as 2007.

A montage of 10 videos showing incredibly careless and reckless driving - all captured in the last 12 months - have been exclusively shared with the Daily Mail.

This luxury SUV graced the Royal garage for two years, having been delivered by the British brand's bespoke car department in 2006 and relieved of its royal duties in 2008.

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