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Why are cars in France using PINK number plates?
Around 400,000 vehicles per year in France use 'temporary' trade plates while awaiting full registration - but they have been increasingly used for fraudulent purposes.
NHS worker wins £73,000 Aston Martin with a 19p raffle ticket - but there's one major problem...
Mary Sonquit (pictured right), 25, from Maidstone, had just gone to sleep after a late shift when she was woken and handed the keys to a 195mph Aston Martin Vantage.
Avoiding pricey repairs will cost more in the long run, says RAY MASSEY
I have always owned a car and paid for its servicing and repairs, while keeping a full service history. But the worsening economic climate is tempting many motorists to skimp on vital maintenance.
Named and shamed: The worst councils for pothole repairs... and Labour are bottom of the pile
The new traffic light rating system grades town halls on road conditions as well as how effectively they are spending maintenance funding.
Dieselgate 2: Government needs to get tough on car makers that used emissions defeat devices, says RUPA HUQ MP
As 1.6m Britons await the outcome of the 'Dieselgate 2' group action, Rupa Huq, Labour MP for Ealing Central and Acton says its now time for Government to get tough on car makers who fit defeat devices.
Ten classic cars likely to rise in value in 2026, picked by one of the industry's leading experts
Which classic motors are currently representing the very best value with attainable prices and could be on the verge of exploding in price in the coming months?
Drivers lost £3.6m in unused Dart Charge payments in two years - and the DfT pocketed almost all of it
One-off payments that are not used within 12 months will automatically expire and the Department for Transport will absorb these costs to spend on other projects, it said.
Drivers caught speeding a certain level above the limit in France will get a criminal conviction under new rules
UK drivers would be subject to the French legal system, potentially including a fine of up to £3,250, the immediate confiscation of their car and a three-month prison sentence.
Fines for parking on the pavement are on the way as Labour gives councils new powers
It comes more than five years after the previous Tory Government launched a consultation into tackling pavement parking at a local and national level.
What Labour's road safety strategy means for YOU - from mandatory over 70s eye tests to stricter drink drive limits
The Government has announced the first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade. It will tackle everything from drink-drive limits to mandatory eye tests.
China stamps its footprint on UK car market selling nearly 200,000 vehicles in 2025 - is a full-scale takeover on the cards?
With over a dozen different Chinese brands now on sale in the UK, we take a look at how they've already significantly disrupted the market.
Have you been defrosting your car all wrong?
With the cold snap set in motorists are needing to defrost their cars on the daily. So, here are our tips for safely, legally and effectively defrosting your car windows to avoid being fined.
Best-selling new cars of 2025: These are the 10 models Britons bought most last year
New car showrooms last year were the busiest they've been since the pandemic. But which were the most popular models of all? Here's the top 10 countdown.
Tesla killer BYD sees record breaking sales results in the UK
Chinese car giant BYD has cemented itself in the UK as the biggest seller of 'electrified' vehicles It sold more EVs and plug-in hybrids than any other brand. Globally BYD outsold Tesla in EVs.
How to defrost your car to avoid fines and damaging your vehicle
With the cold snap set in motorists are needing to defrost their cars on the daily. So, here are our tips for safely, legally and effectively defrosting your car windows to avoid being fined.
