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Sunscreen and 11 other things drivers should not leave in a hot car

Published 14 August 2022
By James Mills
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.
Ford develops tech to prevent overheating in cars

Ford's new tech to prevent deaths in hot cars

New technology, being pioneered by Ford and Hyundai, could help protect young children and pets from heatstroke in hot cars.
Published 21 July 2021
UK roads melt during UK heatwave

Emergency works as UK roads melt in heatwave

Local councils perform emergency works as increasing temperatures cause some road surfaces to melt.
Published 20 July 2021
Motorists warned against leaving pets in hot cars

Two dogs rescued from hot car in North Yorkshire

Drivers and dog owners have been warned not to leave dogs in hot cars.
Published 02 July 2018