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Easing of coronavirus lockdown leads to 32% increase in car thefts

Published 24 August 2021
By David Mullen
Easing of coronavirus lockdown leads to 32% increase in car thefts according to Tracker
Almost half of people picked up bad driving habits in lockdown

Half of drivers picked up bad habits in lockdown

Almost half of people have picked up bad driving habits in lockdown, according to a recent survey.
Published 10 June 2021
This weekend expected to be busiest of 2021 for UK’s roads

Busiest roads of 2021 expected this weekend

Around 11 million motorists are expected to take to Britain’s roads this weekend.
Published 26 May 2021
Courts are too lenient on dangerous drivers, says police chief

Police chief: courts too lenient on speeders

A police chief has told The Sunday Times that dangerous drivers should be afforded no more leniency in court than those involved in knife crime.
Published 17 May 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

Can I still get driving lessons in lockdown?

With the vaccine rollout continuing, learner drivers are beginning to wonder when they will be able to get driving lessons and take their test.
Published 26 April 2021
2 in 5 have retreated to their car for space during lockdown, study shows

Drivers retreat to cars parked outside homes

More than two in five people have retreated to their car to work or relax during lockdown, according to a new study.
Published 09 March 2021
Coronavirus: Demand for used diesel cars has surged during pandemic

Car buyers turn to used diesels during coronavirus

Demand for used diesel cars surged by a quarter during 2020 as people sought an economical alternative to public transport, new data suggests.
Published 04 February 2021
Jeremy Clarkson has used farming as exercise during lockdown

Clarkson: 'Pay me and chop logs on my farm'

Clarkson has a smart way for "young avocado enthusiasts" to keep fit while the gyms are closed - setting them to work on his farm. For a fee.
Published 31 January 2021
Learner drivers struggle to book tests amid backlog

DVSA dismisses driving test petition

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has told Driving.co.uk that allowing driving instructors to pass learners would "not be lawful".
Published 19 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
Used sports car sales increased by 82% during coronavirus lockdown

Used sports car sales nearly doubled over lockdown

New data shows that buying of used sports cars rocketed by 82% during the period between March and May.
Published 08 October 2020
Car sales

UK car sales bounce back in July

After a catastrophic first half of the year due to the coronavirus lockdown, UK car sales in July were up 11.3% on the same month in 2019.
Published 05 August 2020