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Nine in 10 drivers unable to complete a car journey without touching their phone
Analysis of driving data collated from half a million UK motorists over the last 12 months found that just 10% are able to complete a journey without using their phone.
HMRC change mean some drivers need to pay £7,000 more in tax each year
From 6 April double cab pick-ups have been seen as 'cars' by HMRC with drivers now expected to pay 37% BIK rates compared to £792 'van' fixed rate.
Petrol prices fall to four-year low ahead of massive bank holiday weekend getaway
Petrol prices have dropped to a UK average of 134.06p a litre - the lowest since July 2021. But 17m drivers this weekend are warned they'll be fleeced at motorway services.
Beware the used car buying scam that makes your vehicle appear faulty...
The 'dirty oil trick' has been used for years by con artists who'll trick you into thinking your engine is broken and try and get you to sell your car cheap for scrap.
I've just bought my 26th car in 30 years from this overlooked motor brand - here's why I love it so much
It isn't a popular, volume-selling name like Ford or VW. Instead, it's a brand that represented just 0.12% of new car sales last year.
SUVs 44% more likely to kill cyclists and pedestrians than conventional cars when involved in collisions
New research has suggested that SUVs - Britain's favourite car type in 2024 - are far more likely in a collision to kill pedestrians and cyclists compared to standard cars.
Major car maker to cut jobs as part of a £1.4bn cost-saving drive as tariffs and EV sales slump weigh heavy
It said the move will 'protect profitability and drive structural efficiencies on direct and indirect costs'.
Aston Martin DBX S: British brand's super SUV gets faster - here's how much it'll cost
Its acceleration time from a standstill to 62mph is a jaw-dropping 3.3 seconds. It will hit 124mph in 7.3 seconds and has a limited top speed of 193mph.
Summer holidays might cost you a £500 fine for one particular motoring offence...
The chances of drivers being fined for a particular offence is set to spike over the coming months, especially during the school summer holidays.
The Chinese SUV that looks like a £300,000 Rolls-Royce Cullinan... but at a fraction of the price
The Zeekr 9X is the latest Chinese luxury car that will tempt buyers to ditch traditionally popular premium marques like Audi, BMW and Mercedes with its significantly cheaper price tag.
All UK government vehicles must be EVs by 2027 - but NOT Keir Starmer's gas-guzzling Range Rover
All central government cars and vans must be zero emissions by the end of 2027 - two years earlier than ministers will impose a ban on sales of new petrol and diesel passenger cars.
Banned 75 number plates: Full list of 464 registrations DVLA rejected because they're too rude
The DVLA has released its bi-annual list of number plates it deems too rude or offensive for the road and the '75' list is 464 strong. Here's the full list to chuckle over...
Citroen's new C5 Aircross promises an electric version with 422 miles of range
Citroen's new C5 Aircross will arrive later this year and cater for all stages of electric buyers, offering three green powertrain options. But will it scrape below the £30k price tag?
Zeekr 9X is a Chinese SUV that looks like a Rolls-Royce Cullinan but at a fraction of the price
The Zeekr 9X is the latest Chinese luxury car that will tempt buyers to ditch traditionally popular premium marques like Audi, BMW and Mercedes with its significantly cheaper price tag.
Is it illegal to use my smartwatch while driving - and could I really face a £1,000 fine?
I regularly use my smartwatch at the wheel of my car when stuck in traffic, or waiting at lights, to check messages. Is this deemed a motoring offence?
