Motoring

Winter motoring hacks
5 November 2025

Shaving cream hack can stop car windows fogging
Motorists have been sharing a surprising hack to prevent foggy windscreens as temperatures drop. As the colder months arrive, car windows can quickly mist up when warm, humid air inside ...

Toyota Corolla Concept
3 November 2025

Toyota targets 2027 launch for high-performance solid-state EV battery
Toyota plans to debut solid-state batteries (SSB) in a production vehicle by 2027, starting with a high-performance electric car. The technology is expected to deliver significantly higher energy density, longer ...

Toyota Corolla Concept
1 November 2025

Toyota reveals the concept designs for the new Corolla and luxury Century SUV
Toyota has unveiled concept designs hinting at the next generation Corolla and a reborn Century SUV. The 13th-generation Corolla concept, showcased at the Tokyo Mobility Show, signals a shift from ...

Toyota Rival Rolls Royce
29 October 2025

Toyota stuns with new Rolls-Royce rival at Japan Mobility Show
Toyota has unveiled a bold new luxury brand, “Century,” in a direct challenge to Rolls-Royce and Bentley, marking its most ambitious move into the high-end car market. The Century coupe, ...

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix
17 October 2025

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix shares top tips for learner drivers
Top British diving medallist and Toyota ambassador Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is experiencing a different type of trepidation to the kind she feels at the top of a diving platform, as she ...

multi-sensory luxury experience
15 October 2025

The multi-sensory luxury experience, brought to you by Lexus
The Lexus approach to luxury is not defined by a single element. It’s about the complete experience when you’re inside your car. As driver or passenger in a Lexus, everything ...

JLR's major cyberattack suspected to have links to Russia
14 October 2025

JLR investigates potential Russian link to cyberattack that shut factories worldwide
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is investigating whether a major cyberattack that halted its global production lines was carried out by Russian hackers, in what experts describe as one of the ...

Five carmakers face historic lawsuit over emissions scandal
13 October 2025

'Dieselgate': Five carmakers face historic lawsuit over emissions scandal
Five carmakers are facing the largest class action in the UK's legal history as more than 1.6 million motorists take them to court over allegations that the manufacturers cheated emissions ...

Rowan Atkinson returns to the Goodwood Revival behind the wheel of his historic Jaguar Mark VII
10 October 2025

Rowan Atkinson reflects on racing his rare Jaguar Mark VII at Goodwood
Rowan Atkinson has reflected on his long-running love for Goodwood and the remarkable Jaguar Mark VII he’s been racing there for more than two decades. The actor, best known for Mr. ...

DVLA lists 188 medical conditions drivers must report to ensure road safety
9 October 2025

DVLA publishes full list of 188 medical conditions drivers must report
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has published a comprehensive list of 188 medical conditions that drivers must report to ensure they are fit to drive safely. The list, ...

Dirty windscreens could land UK drivers with a £1,000 fine under Highway Code rules
8 October 2025

Drivers face £1,000 fine for dirty cars under Highway Code rules
Drivers could be fined up to £1,000 for failing to keep their cars’ windscreens and windows clean, according to the Highway Code. While many treat car cleaning as a low ...

Classic car owners warn 40-year tax exemption at risk
7 October 2025

Nearly 300,000 drivers warned 40-year classic car tax exemption could be scrapped
Hundreds of thousands of classic car owners are facing the possibility that the 40-year Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) exemption for classic cars could be scrapped, industry experts warn. Mark Roper, managing ...

Jaguar Land Rover to restart UK production
6 October 2025

Jaguar Land Rover to restart UK production after major cyber-attack
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is preparing to restart production on Monday (06.10.25) after a major cyber-attack forced the luxury carmaker to shut down factories and send thousands of workers home. According ...

GR Yaris newcomers
5 October 2025

Toyota expands GR Yaris line-up adding new Aero Performance model
Toyota today announces a new version of its multi-award-winning GR Yaris for the UK, the GR Yaris Aero Performance. This new grade introduces additional aerodynamic features that further hone the ...

BMW, Jeep, Kia, and Polestar recall hundreds of thousands of cars amid fire and safety concerns
3 October 2025

Warning for BMW, Jeep, Kia, and Polestar owners as 386,000 vehicles recalled over fire and safety risks
Major car manufacturers are recalling a combined total of 386,000 vehicles across the UK, Europe, and North America due to serious safety concerns that could cause fires or accidents. Drivers ...

New OVO plans cut EV charging costs by hundreds annually
2 October 2025

EV drivers can now save up to £460 with new OVO charging plans
Electric vehicle owners in the UK can save up to £460 annually compared to petrol and diesel drivers thanks to new subscription charging plans from OVO Energy. The company is ...

Used cars with wet timing belts in post 2017 models risk costly engine failures
1 October 2025

Used car buyers warned over costly engine flaw in post-2017 models
Motorists are being warned to take care when buying used cars built after 2017. Some models - including those from Ford, Peugeot, Citroën and Vauxhall - are fitted with wet timing ...

Tea bags can help drivers beat winter windscreen condensation
30 September 2025

Drivers urged to stock up on tea bags to tackle winter car condensation
Drivers across England are being urged to prepare for worsening winter conditions by using simple household items like tea bags to reduce car window condensation. As autumn and winter approach, motorists ...

ADHD, anxiety, epilepsy and other conditions you must declare to the DVLA
29 September 2025

ADHD, anxiety, epilepsy and other conditions you must declare to the DVLA
UK motorists are being warned they could face hefty fines, prosecution and even invalid insurance if they fail to declare certain medical conditions to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency ...

VED car tax changes threaten jobs
26 September 2025

VED car tax overhaul to end employee car ownership schemes and threaten motor sector jobs
Changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) set to take effect from 6 October 2026 have prompted warnings of job losses and financial pressure across the UK motor industry. Under the revised ...

Learner drivers warned over fake lessons and test scams
25 September 2025

Learner drivers warned over fake lessons and test scams
Learner drivers are being urged to stay alert after a sharp rise in scams offering fake driving lessons and bogus test slots. New figures from TSB show fraud cases have more ...

Apple CarPlay update could cost drivers £200 fine
24 September 2025

Apple CarPlay update could cost drivers £200 fine
Drivers could face fines and penalty points for misusing Apple's latest CarPlay update. Motoring experts in the UK have warned that new features introduced in the iOS 16 rollout may ...

Drivers warned that switching off air-con in winter would result in costly fines
23 September 2025

Drivers warned disabling air-con in winter could lead to £1,000 fine
Drivers are being warned that failing to use their car’s air conditioning during winter could lead to serious consequences, including a £1,000 fine and three penalty points. As the colder months ...

BMW prepares £207m payout
22 September 2025

BMW sets aside £207 million for car finance scandal payouts
BMW’s UK car finance division has set aside £206.9 million to cover potential compensation claims linked to an ongoing motor finance scandal. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is expected to launch ...