Motoring

new mobility e-Palette
20 September 2025

Toyota launches next generation new mobility e-Palette
Toyota has launched Japanese sales of a new generation e-Palette, a battery electric vehicle that can adapted for a wide range of mobility services. The e-Palette has a spacious interior ...

Drivers urged to clean car keys with toothpicks amid grim hygiene study
19 September 2025

Drivers urged to clean car keys with 'toothpicks' amid grim hygiene study
A new hygiene study has sparked warnings of a car key germ epidemic, with drivers urged to use toothpicks to clean bacteria-ridden fobs. Money Supermarket surveyed 2,000 motorists to investigate how ...

Smart EV buying
17 September 2025

Which EV to buy: Key things to consider before making the switch
Highlights With electric vehicles now moving firmly into the mainstream, 2025 is poised to become another milestone year for UK EV adoption. More drivers, especially women, are making the switch, ...

Drivers advised to use lemon peel to keep spider out of cars
17 September 2025

Drivers advised to use lemon peel to keep spider out of cars
As spider season returns this autumn, drivers are being advised to place lemon peels inside their cars to prevent spiders from taking shelter. Spiders often invade vehicles between early September and ...

Drivers calls for dash cams to be made mandatory on UK roads
16 September 2025

Drivers calls for dash cams to be made mandatory on UK roads
Nearly half of UK drivers believe dash cams should become a legal requirement, a new survey by private plate firm Regtransfers has revealed. According to the data, 48% of motorists support ...

Motorists warned to avoid drug driving
15 September 2025

Motorists warned to avoid driving while taking common prescription medicines
Motorists taking prescription or over-the-counter medicines may be advised to avoid driving, experts warn. Certain drugs, including opioid painkillers, tranquillisers and antidepressants, can impair driving ability and raise the risk of ...

Skoda confirms uncertain future for Superb Estate as electric wagon emerges
12 September 2025

Future of Skoda Superb Estate in question amid EV shake-up
Skoda's future for the Superb Estate is in doubt as the carmaker prepares to launch a new electric estate that could see its two wagon models merged into one. At the ...

Jaguar Land Rover confirm data breach
11 September 2025

Jaguar Land Rover confirms data breach after cyberattack disrupts operations
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed that a recent cyber attack on its IT systems compromised some data. The incident, which occurred on August 31, led to the shutdown of JLR's ...

Drivers warned over rise in parking fine text scams
10 September 2025

Drivers warned over rise in parking fine text scams
Drivers are being urged to stay alert after councils warned of a surge in text message parking scams. Motorists are being targeted with fake penalty charge notices (PCNs) sent by SMS, ...

A group of young English-speaking hackers has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack that has paralysed Jaguar Land Rover’s global production lines
9 September 2025

Young hackers claim responsibility for Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack
A group of young English-speaking hackers has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack that has paralysed Jaguar Land Rover’s global production lines. The gang, calling themselves Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, has been ...

Oxford Street
3 September 2025

Oxford Street will go car-free for one day this September
Oxford Street will be closed to traffic for one day this month to give Londoners a taste of what a car-free future could look like. London's best-known retail avenue will go ...

Gen Z drivers admit they suffer from 'petrol station anxiety'
2 September 2025

Gen Z drivers admit they suffer from 'petrol station anxiety'
Gen Z drivers are suffering from "petrol station anxiety" with many too nervous to fill up their own cars, new research has revealed. A study by online retailer Cazoo, which surveyed ...

Introducing all new Toyota Land Cruiser 48V mild-hybrid
1 September 2025

The All New 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 48V hybrid
Female First - Putting the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser through its paces. Toyota have launched the 2025 version of an ever-present since 1951 - Toyota’s legendry Land Cruiser.  This motoring ...

Campaigners push for higher parking charges for SUVs
1 September 2025

Campaigners push for higher parking charges for SUVs
Campaigners are urging cities to introduce Paris-style parking charges for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) as a means of reducing congestion, emissions and making space for other road users.​ Last year, ...

School run mistakes that risk hefty fines
29 August 2025

Reversing too far and road rage among school run mistakes that risk hefty fines
Parents have been warned they could rack up thousands of pounds in fines for making simple mistakes during the school run. Motoring experts say even a small slip-up could see carers ...

Drivers share clever tips to keep messy cars clean and fresh
29 August 2025

Drivers share clever tips to keep messy cars clean and fresh
If the inside of your car feels more like a cluttered playroom on wheels than somewhere to drive, you are not alone. Between school bags, half-empty sweet wrappers, dog hair ...

DVLA issues alert
29 August 2025

DVLA issues alert to all motorists ahead of September number plate change
Drivers are being warned they could be slapped with fines of up to £1,000 if their number plates do not comply with Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) rules coming ...

Road Rage Reliever
26 August 2025

Chinese car firm launches gadget that lets drivers 'fire emojis' at fellow motorists
A Chinese electric car company has unveiled a new way for motorists to vent their fury without honking, shouting or confronting other drivers on the road. Xpeng's 'Road Rage Reliever' lets ...

The colour of your car may affect how hot cities get
22 August 2025

The colour of your car may affect how hot cities get, scientists warn
Cars could be making our streets even hotter and the colour of the vehicle plays a big role, scientists have warned. Dark coloured motors absorb and emit more heat than lighter ...

Drivers risk fines and voided insurance if pets are not strapped in
20 August 2025

Drivers risk fines and voided insurance if pets are not strapped in
Brits heading out on the road with their furry friends have been warned they could face hefty fines and even voided insurance claims if pets are not properly restrained. UK law ...

Driving an electric car could be better for your health
19 August 2025

Driving an electric car could be better for your health, survey claims
Drivers say switching to an electric car has left them feeling calmer and happier behind the wheel. Three-quarters of motorists admit they feel more relaxed in an EV compared to their ...

Lexus LM and tennis Champion Katie Boulter
18 August 2025

The Lexus LM Returns To The Showrooms
The Lexus LM (Luxury Mover), the ultimate in luxury transport on four wheels, is back on sale in the UK owing to popular demand. When it was launched at the ...

Archive image
18 August 2025

Fresh Citroen recall leaves 10,000 more unable to use cars over faulty airbags
Another 10,000 UK motorists have been told to park up immediately as Citroen expands its emergency "stop-drive" notice to even more models. On June 20, the French car giant ordered 96,000 ...

Parking row
14 August 2025

Parking row sparks after neighbour tries to reserve space for party guests
A homeowner has sparked a lively debate after claiming their neighbour tried to claim the parking space right outside their house for visiting friends. The row spilled onto Reddit, where the ...