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Rolls-Royce sales boom to highest in company’s history

Published 11 January 2022
By David Mullen
Rolls-Royce posted the highest ever sales figures in its 117-year history in 2021 according to a report released by the company.
Diesel demand continues to drop as new UK car sales stabilise

Are UK car dealers still open under Plan B?

New measures are being implemented in the UK to halt the spread of Covid-19, but what does that mean for car buyers and dealers?
Published 15 December 2021
Learner drivers battle to book tests post-lockdown with six-hour online queues

Long driving test backlog remains

Learner drivers continue to face lengthy waiting times for practical driving tests, in some cases as long as 24 weeks.
Published 21 October 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
Goodwood Revival 2021

Goodwood Revival parade for key workers

Key workers will be honoured with a victory parade at the Goodwood Revival in September.
Published 11 August 2021
Research shows extent of lockdown speeding

Can you go for a drive during the lockdown?

As pubs and restaurants across the UK begin to open indoors, motorists are beginning to wonder what the rules are for driving.
Published 17 May 2021

Coronavirus: Can I buy a car during lockdown?

With Britain's exit from lockdown now firmly underway, people are once again turning their thoughts to driving,
Published 12 April 2021
What to do if your car is due an MOT during the coronavirus lockdown

Coronavirus: Can I still get my car MOT'd?

Travel is now only permitted in certain circumstances due to the lockdown, but some people will be due to get an MOT over the next few weeks.
Published 19 January 2021
AA driving instructors suffering ‘anxiety and debt’ over franchise payments during lockdown

AA instructors rebel over coronavirus payments

AA driving instructors are threatening to cancel direct debits after after it insisted they would need to defer payments
Published 13 January 2021
Jeremy Clarkson: ban buses or bicycles to reduce road deaths

Jeremy Clarkson tested positive for Covid-19

Jeremy Clarkson tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus during the Christmas break, he has revealed in The Sunday Times.
Published 03 January 2021
Jeremy Clarkson has turned his farm shop around, with a little help from his friends

10 most popular articles of 2020 on Driving.co.uk

Many won't look back fondly at 2020, but there were some highlights in the motoring world.
Published 02 January 2021
How coronavirus plagued the UK car market in 2020

How coronavirus plagued the UK car market in 2020

Covid-19 has caused major problems across the UK automotive industry, but hope remains for a strong recovery in 2021.
Published 28 December 2020