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Yodel

Yodel drivers may strike

Lorry drivers at parcel delivery firm Yodel are currently voting on potential strike action after failing to reach agreement with the company.
Published 26 August 2021
Britain's drivers buying fewer UK-made cars

UK car production drops

Car manufacturing output in the UK fell by 37.6% in July, marking the worst July performance since 1956, according to SMMT's figures.
Published 26 August 2021
Lorries

76,000 extra HGV drivers needed

A large shortage of HGV drivers in Britain – partly caused by Brexit and Covid - is leading to supply-chain issues and shortages.
Published 25 August 2021
Michael Schumacher - by Motorsport Images

Trailer for Schumacher film

Netflix has released a trailer for an upcoming documentary chronicling the life and career Michael Schumacher.
Published 25 August 2021
Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate edition

New Ultimate Range Rover Sport SVR

Land Rover’s specialist customisation division, SVO, has released images of its new Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate edition.
Published 25 August 2021
Sleeping with Art exhibition

New car art exhibition

Sleeping with Art is a “new immersive art and automotive experience” taking place next month — September 23rd and 24th — in Hertfordshire.
Published 24 August 2021
Diesel demand continues to drop as new UK car sales stabilise

Used car prices increase 15%

New data released by Auto Trader shows a notably strong demand for used cars leading to price increases across much of the UK marketplace.
Published 24 August 2021

Car thefts increase after lockdown

Easing of coronavirus lockdown leads to 32% increase in car thefts according to Tracker
Published 24 August 2021
Learner drivers struggle to book tests amid backlog

Chronic shortage of driving instructors

Driving test backlog could stretch into 2022
Published 23 August 2021
Extreme E

Extreme E goes to the Arctic

Greenland will play host to its first ever motorsport event this weekend — August 28th and 29th — as part of Extreme E.
Published 23 August 2021
Toyota wins Le Mans 2021

Toyota dominates Le Mans

Toyota recorded its fourth consecutive victory at the Le Mans 24 Hour race, ahead of Glickenhaus.
Published 23 August 2021
Eco petrol to replace current fuel at pumps

E10 fuel switch soon

E10 fuel will become the default type of petrol on British forecourts in just two weeks’ time.
Published 20 August 2021