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12 things not to leave in a hot car

12 things drivers should not leave in a hot car

When it’s just 22°C outside, it can reach 47°C inside a car within 60 minutes. These are the things you should leave inside.
Published 14 August 2022
Multiple car crash completely blocks M25 motorway

Are motorways really the safest roads in the UK?

Many drivers find heading out onto the motorway daunting, but should they? Here are the safest types of road, statistically.
Published 10 August 2022
Fiat 500 TwinAir

Five of the most economical cars under £5,000

With the cost of living surging, you could be looking to swap your current gas guzzler for an affordable car with excellent fuel economy.
Published 08 August 2022

Air-con problems solved

Once an expensive luxury, air-conditioning is now standard to most new cars, and it’s more necessary than ever.
Published 28 July 2022

10 fun cars for under £10,000

With classic car values soaring it’s good to know that there are still plenty of classics-in-the-making to be had for less than £10,000.
Published 20 July 2022
Britain's first electric forecourt opens in Essex

Ultra-rapid chargers increase by 40%

The number of ultra-rapid public EV chargers in the UK has increased by some 40% according to the latest figures released by Zap-Map.
Published 19 July 2022
Alternate-side parking in new York City (Image by Jp via Flickr)

Alternate-side parking returns to NYC

New York in the US has announced that twice-a-week alternate-side parking will return from July 5.
Published 06 July 2022
Nuna Rebl child car seat review

How long can a baby be left in a car seat?

With children in tow, an essential component of any trip will be a car seat that is legally required for most younger children.
Published 10 June 2022
What is ESP in a car?

What is ESP in a car?

What the three letters ESP stand for when it comes to cars, what it does and why it can be extremely helpful.
Published 06 June 2022

AA warns against MOT relaxation

The AA has hit out at government plans to reduce the MOT requirement for cars from annually to once every two years as part of proposal to ease t
Published 28 April 2022
Driving at the Nürburgring Nordschleife

Nürburgring: a visitor’s guide

The Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany is hallowed turf for motoring enthusiasts.
Published 28 April 2022
Pouring AdBlue into a car

What is AdBlue and does your car need it?

Governments and the car industry work toward increasingly stringent emissions regulations.
Published 13 April 2022