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Is your car one of the most likely to fail an MOT? Ten models with pass rates below 50% this year
While the average pass rate for the year so far is 71.8%, the ten cars listed have meagre MOT success statistics between 45.3% and 48.9%. Do you own one of them?
Classic Mercedes set to sell for £42M: 1954 racer driven by legends Fangio and Moss could become the second most expensive car ever sold at auction
The 1954 W 196 R Streamliner is one of four and has been driven by two of F1's most celebrated greats. It is set to become the world's second priciest car sold at auction.
Incredible treasure trove of vintage Mercedes cars found in rural barn in Essex after collecting dust for 40 YEARS sell for thousands
The 1921 Talbot Darracq and a 1952 Mercedes Benz 220 Type A convertible had been hidden away in Framlingham, Suffolk after the death of their owner.
Jaguar will slash UK dealer network by around 75% as part of radical EV rebrand
Jaguar will cut its showrooms from 80 to around 20 by 2026, as it looks to target the wealthiest parts of the country with its upcoming range of premium EVs.
MG's unicorn supercar could be yours: Incredibly rare noughties XPower SV-R goes up for sale
Car enthusiasts have the opportunity to snap up a British automotive unicorn as a 2004 MG XPower SV-R is up for sale as just as the ultra-rare model turns 20.
Drivers fuelling epidemic of blinding incidents on Britain's roads by illegally fitting super-bright headlights into cars, research suggests
Motoring campaigners say the trend to replace worn-out halogen bulbs with LED 'upgrades' may be a key factor in the epidemic of blinding incidents on Britain's roads.
The cars that are TOO BIG to park in British garages - and would yours squeeze into one?
Some 37% of motorists with garages told insurer Churchill they never use them for the purpose they were originally intended - and it's because the latest cars are simply too large.
DVLA not 'satisfactory' for classic car owners and urgent reforms are needed, review finds
A newly-published DVLA review has shown that classic car owners had a 'less than satisfactory' experience using the agency's systems.
The 'new' classic Jaguar that's the antithesis of its electric rebrand: TWR Supercat is a reborn XJS for the 21st century
In the same week Jaguar unveiled a radical rebrand for its bold electric future, a small Berkshire-based car maker revealed the antithesis; a 'new' classic Jag with a roaring 12-cylinder engine.
Pothole compensation claims DOUBLE in a year but 76% of councils refused to pay out
Pothole compensation claims have doubled in a year, new research has found. And just 15 per cent of all compensation claims received in 2023 by councils were paid out.
How to beat an unfair private car parking ticket, by retired judge STEPHEN GOLD
When sitting as a judge, it fell to me to try a number of parking ticket cases. Coming up is a selection of the best defences that have succeeded in the county court...
Just ONE new car launched in the last year has this traditional interior part that is nearing extinction
Fewer than one in ten models in showrooms today have one, despite the item formerly being a staple of every interior.
How to avoid being dazzled on the road: Our 10 tips to help you tackle being blinded by oncoming drivers
Being dazzled by oncoming headlights is becoming an increasing issue for motorists. But how can you go about limiting the impact of the blinding glare?
Jaguar ditches roaring big cat badge for its EV rebrand - and admits it won't appeal to traditional customers
Bosses say they expect to retain just 15% of the company's existing customers when it relaunches as an EV-only brand with a new image.
Our top 10 winter driving tips - including what to pack in the car and how to react if you skid on snow or ice
With icy temperatures predicted for the coming days and the chilly conditions expected to cause disruption on the roads, now is the time to make sure you and your motor are winter ready.