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Potholes cost British drivers £1.7bn a year in repairs

Potholes cost British drivers £1.7bn a year

British drivers spend a staggering £1.7bn a year repairing damage to their vehicles caused by potholes, according to new figures.
Published 26 March 2018
These are the nation's most hated parking manoeuvres

Nation's most hated driving manoeuvres revealed

Any trip to the local supermarket can tell you that many drivers wouldn't be able to call themselves experts at parking, but a new survey...
Published 26 March 2018
Top 10 worst places for car vandalism revealed

Top 10 worst places for car vandalism revealed

Do you live in a vandalism hot spot? Is your car likely to be keyed, have its windows broken or badge pulled off the bonnet?
Published 26 March 2018
There's something not quite right with the car in this Kim Kardashian Instagram photoshop fail photo

What's wrong with the car in this Kardashian pic?

Kim Kardashian has been ridiculed for posting a photo to her Instagram account that has been edited to include a very odd-looking car...
Published 26 March 2018
'Bulls***!': Richard Hammond says his 'castle' wasn't burgled after all

Richard Hammond's '£2m castle' wasn't burgled

Richard Hammond was in the press over the weekend, with stories suggesting his "£2m castle" in Herefordshire was burgled...
Published 26 March 2018
Driverless cars on UK roads this year after rules relaxed

Driverless cars on UK roads this year

Fully driverless cars could take to Britain’s roads this year under plans to scrap the requirement for a safety driver to be in control at all ti
Published 23 March 2018
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Buying guide: new 2018 Volkswagen Touareg

The third generation, 2018 Volkswagen Touareg has been revealed at the Beijing motor show, in China. The large SUV is promised to be the most
Published 23 March 2018

10 of the rudest numberplates

Twice a year, behind closed doors, a secretive meeting is held at the DVLA, with the intention of banning risque and downright rude number plates
Published 22 March 2018
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Oxford calls for cable car to tackle traffic

It is known for its dreaming spires but Oxford may be about to get a new addition to its famous skyline.
Published 22 March 2018
Watch the Hoonigans cut a Volvo estate in half and pull wheelies

Watch the Hoonigans pull stoppies in a Volvo

Volvo estates are usually spotted carrying Labradors or pulling caravans but after the team at The Hoonigans get their hands - and angle grinders
Published 22 March 2018
Arizona police release shocking dash cam video of the Uber self-driving car fatal crash

Police release video of self-driving Uber crash

This is the moment a self-driving Uber Volvo XC90 struck Elaine Herzberg as she was pushing her bicycle across the road in Tempe, Arizona.
Published 22 March 2018
Driverless cars not fit for purpose say experts after Uber Volvo kills pedestrian

Driverless cars not fit for purpose, say experts

Trials of driverless cars on Britain's roads should be halted, according to technology and road safety experts.
Published 21 March 2018