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All-season tyre test: a better option than summer and winter tyres for year-round safety?

Published 04 November 2022
By Will Dron
How good are all-season tyres? The best of both worlds or master of none? We head to Mercedes-Benz World to find out.
Nottingham City Council becomes latest to propose car engine idling fine

Drivers face £40 penalty for defrosting

Drivers have been warned that they may face a £40 penalty for idling their cars to defrost windscreens.
Published 23 November 2021
Snow joke: 10 steps to follow if your car gets stuck in snow

What to do if your car gets stuck in snow

Snow, strong winds, snow drifts and freezing rain can play havoc with the UK’s road network - here's what to do if you get caught out.
Published 28 January 2019
Caught on camera: white-out on M62 leaves thousands stranded overnight

Drivers stuck on M62 tweet their experiences

Drivers have been sharing their experiences of tackling the M62 in blizzard-like conditions, as parts of the motorway between Leeds and Mancheste
Published 02 March 2018

Drivers: clean reg plates or risk £1000 fine

Drivers who fail to clean their car’s number plates could be hit with a £1000 fine.
Published 02 March 2018