Dog-owning drivers putting lives at risk

Worrying new research suggests that one in three dog-owning drivers do not safely restrain their four-legged friends. For many people, dogs are a part of the family. But whereas most people wouldn’t dream of allowing their children to travel unrestrained, the same is not true for their pets. A survey of 5,000 dog-owning drivers across …

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The dos and don’ts of driving abroad

So – you’re heading off on holiday and are planning to drive when you’re there. Exciting times; you’ll get to experience a whole new side of the country you’re visiting, and you’ll have the freedom to explore it as you wish. However, before you jump into the car and head off down the open road, …

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Top tips for keeping your car safe from thieves

As new research by the AA reveals that a surprising one in 10 drivers think that modern vehicles are theft-proof, we have essential advice for keeping your car safe. According to police figures for 2017, there were 280,313 recorded offences of theft from vehicles (13% more than 2016) and 103,644 were stolen (19% more than …

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Kia ProCeed review

Meet the rakish new Kia ProCeed – reinvented to broaden the appeal of the Ceed range. Last time round the ProCeed was the three-door sporty version of the popular Ceed hatchback. Now it’s regenerated into a handsome estate. Not to be confused with the Kia Ceed Sportswagon, Kia is marketing the ProCeed as having the …

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Suzuki tops customer satisfaction survey

Suzuki has been ranked as the best automotive brand in the Institute of Customer Service’s UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) for January 2019. A national measure of sentiment across the country, the research asks 45,000 consumers to rate their experiences of dealing with nearly 260 different companies across 13 sectors, including those in the motor …

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Are You Really Sure You’re Safe On The Road?

After passing our driving test, most of us are excited to get out there and feel the freedom of motoring around from place to place without an instructor there beside us keeping our feet on the ground. After finally proving that you’re good enough and getting away from the shackles, you’re a fully-fledged, mature driver. …

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New Porsche 911 in spectacular Alpine stunt

This is the extraordinary moment the all-new Porsche 911 was literally dropped off at an exclusive Alpine resort by helicopter. The iconic sports car – now in its eighth generation – has previously only been on display at motor shows. However, enthusiasts got an extra-special close-up of the 911 Carrera S at a mountain-top event …

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Top car award for Kia e-Niro electric car

The Kia e-Niro has beaten 23 other category winners to take the overall title at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards. The 100% electric vehicle (EV), which has a class-leading 282-mile range, also picked up ‘Electric Car of the Year’ at the awards. “This marks an important milestone in the Awards as …

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Electric cars leading the charge

One new electric car was registered every nine minutes in the UK last year, according to the latest record-breaking official figures. The total number of new 100% electric and plug-in hybrid cars registered last was 59,911, making it the most successful year for electric cars to date. Once again, plug-in hybrids accounted for the bulk …

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Volvo XC40 review

Volvo’s smallest SUV made the biggest impact when it was unveiled in late 2017. Critically acclaimed, it picked up several awards including the prestigious European Car of the Year title. We were hugely impressed when we road-tested the XC40 in early 2018, but we only got to try the 188bhp D4 (diesel) and 244bhp (petrol …

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UK’s Top 10 most popular new car colours

Grey has become the UK’s favourite new car colour for first time since records began, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Nearly half a million grey cars registered in 2018, meaning that just over one in five of 2018’s 2.4 million new cars were painted grey. The …

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Land Rover Discovery Anniversary Edition announced

Land Rover is celebrating 30 years of the award-winning Discovery with a limited ‘Anniversary Edition’. Just 400 examples of the special SUV, priced at £59,995, will be available exclusively to UK customers in Santorini Black, Corris Grey Loire Blue or Indus Silver. The Anniversary Edition Discovery will feature a host of extra equipment including a …

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Limited edition to mark Mini’s 60th birthday

MINI has announced a special model to mark the 60th anniversary of the launch of the iconic original Mini. A limited run of 500 ‘MINI 60 Years Edition’ vehicles will be available in the UK from March 2019, priced at £29,990. Built in the UK at MINI Plant Oxford, the launch of the special car …

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Bugatti celebrates double 110th birthday

Legendary car designer Jean Bugatti was born today 110 years ago – the same year his father founded the iconic French company. Jean was the eldest son of Bugatti founder Ettore, and is one of the most distinguished figures in the company’s long and proud history. Not only was he the creator of the most …

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Car clubs launch Save Our Zeds campaign

MG ZR, ZS and ZT cars are fast disappearing from our roads. According to the latest data, some 78% of the sporty MG Rover models have already vanished. The MG Car Club and Zed Register are hoping to reverse this trend with the launch of Save Our Zeds – a campaign to highlight the decline …

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Aston Martin Vantage review

Since Aston Martin was founded in 1913 it has suffered some turbulent financial times, including bankruptcy on a couple of occasions. Despite this, the brand is strong and globally renowned. Currently in a stronger position than it has been for some years, it is a company with revitalised ambition. Probably its most important new release, …

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Lucky couple win Fiat 500C in Beaulieu raffle

When Rosalind Cottee and her husband Norman visited the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu last summer and entered a prize draw to win a brand new Fiat 500C, little did they know they would be driving off in the car six months later. Beaulieu Managing Director Russell Bowman handed the keys for the bright red …

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Porsche Cayenne review

Time flies and the Porsche Cayenne is now into its third generation. Some 800,000 have been sold since the big SUV was launched in 2002 and it’s now Porsche’s second biggest-seller after its little brother – the sublime Macan. So what’s new about the latest Cayenne? And can it still cut it against the increasing …

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Expert used car buying advice

New year, new car? If you’re thinking about changing your car in 2019, we have some top tips to guide you through the process. Follow this advice from Tim Shallcross, IAM RoadSmart’s head of technical policy, and you’ll be able to tell a trustworthy bargain from a troublesome money pit… Service history Modern engines are …

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Hyundai unleashes walking concept car

Introducing the car that can climb walls and step over holes thanks to its robotic legs, transforming the way rescue teams operate in disaster zones. More than 10,000 people died in natural catastrophes in 2017, with an estimated 201 million needing international humanitarian assistance. One of the problems is reaching those affected, so Hyundai has …

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10 of the safest new cars 2019

  Meet the 10 contenders vying for the What Car? Safety Award 2019, revealed by road safety organisation Thatcham Research. Matthew Avery, What Car? Safety Award judge and Director of Research at Thatcham Research said the cars on the shortlist for the award, which will be announced on January 22, are “some of the safest …

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Golden oldies top in-car feelgood songs

A new survey has revealed the UK’s top songs to make you feel good when you’re driving a car. Classic songs provide more of a mood-boost for drivers than modern day hits, according to the nationwide survey of 2,000 motorists by SEAT UK. Out of the top 10 songs to play in the car to …

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Britain’s most popular new cars revealed

The Ford Fiesta has cemented its reputation as the UK’s favourite car, taking the No 1 spot for the 10th consecutive year. However, final year figures for 2018 released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal that total registrations were down 6.8% to 2.37 million cars, reflecting 12 months of turbulence. Sales of …

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Toyota champions futuristic wheelchair designs

Toyota has unveiled the five finalists of its Mobility Unlimited Challenge who will share a $4 million prize to use technology to reinvent the wheelchair and help people with lower-limb paralysis. The Toyota Mobility Foundation, in partnership with Nesta’s Challenge Prize Centre, made the announcement at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The …

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Take That deliver ‘Suzuki Surprises’ on ITV

Suzuki has launched a TV campaign featuring Take That’s Gary, Mark and Howard delivering a series of surprises to some of their most devoted fans as part of their 30th anniversary. The three 30-second ads, “Suzuki surprises”, are part of the the Japanese car brand’s three-year partnership with ITV’s Saturday evening line-up. From giving a …

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BMW X5 review

It’s 20 years since the BMW X5 first arrived on the scene. It’s fair to say that it shock up the big SUV sector, then dominated by the Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery and Mercedes-Benz M-Class, with its blend of premium quality and driving dynamics. With more than 2.2 million examples sold since 1999, the …

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Schumacher 50th birthday exhibition opens

The Ferrari Museum has opened a special exhibition called ‘Michael 50’ to celebrate the 50th birthday of Grand Prix legend Michael Schumacher. Located at Ferrari’s headquarters in Maranello, Italy, the exhibition tells the story of Michael Schumacher’s record-breaking F1 career which saw him win seven titles, 91 Grands Prix and 155 podiums. The Hall of …

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Fiat 500 to be a New York showstopper

An iconic Fiat 500 is to go on public display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York as part of ‘The Value of Good Design’ exhibition. The Fiat 500 F series, which was bought by the museum in July 2017, will be on show for the first time from February 10 to May …

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Kia Sportage hybrid review

The Kia Sportage is better than ever after a 2018 facelift and various updates, so we took the opportunity to drive the latest addition to the range – the 2.0 CRDi 48v (or mild hybrid) in flagship GT-Line S trim. We drove it in two locations – first, close to Kia’s European manufacturing facility in …

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