How to make sure our car is prepared for hot weather
During higher temperatures, cars do tend to take a beating. So here, we’re going to have a look at some of the checks to make sure that your car can cope with the hot weather.
Drivers warned over tyre blowouts during heatwave
Drivers are being urged to check their tyres before beginning journeys on “searing Saturday”.
Track driving boosts mood more than a gym workout, finds study
Driving on a circuit has a more positive impact on a person’s mood than a visit to the gym, a new study has discovered.
How to protect your car from keyless theft
The president of the AA, Edmund King urged motorists to take similar steps to protect their cars after his wife’s £50,000 Lexus was stolen by hackers who intercepted the key’s signal.
The motorsport industry needs to diversify to secure its future
Idris Elba has said the motorsports industry needs to follow in the footsteps of the film world by working to better represent the diversity in society if it wishes to “secure its future in an ever-changing world”.
Astra Hot Hatch Coming With A Fully Electric Powertrain
Vauxhall stepped out of the hot hatch game after discontinuing the VXR variants of the Astra and the Corsa. However, this is going to change in the future, as Vauxhall will soon launch a performance-focused version of the upcoming fully electric Astra-e.
Big retailers failing to cut fuel prices in line with wholesale cost, RAC warns
Major retailers are failing to reduce petrol prices in line with falling wholesale costs, the RAC has warned.
Pimp My Ride is coming back to the UK
The famous early 2000s car restoration series Pimp My Ride will return to the UK later this month.
Fuel tax cut for UK drivers among lowest in Europe – RAC
The UK languishes near the bottom of a ranking of European countries for action taken to ease the burden of high fuel prices.
Amber traffic warning issued as widespread delays expected
Drivers are being warned to expect severe congestion, with the AA issuing its first “amber traffic warning” for Friday and Saturday.
Nearly one in four people killed in cars not wearing seatbelt, figures show
Nearly a quarter of car occupants killed in crashes were not wearing a seatbelt, figures show.
Police publish footage from triple road tragedy – and issue fresh plea to drivers over mobile phones
Durham police have released a hard-hitting video of a crash in which three people were killed by a lorry driver using his mobile phone while at the wheel – and have urged motorists to ignore their mobiles while driving.
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Motorsport legend Paddy Hopkirk dies aged 89
Paddy Hopkirk – who shot to fame for his win at the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally – has died aged 89.
New Astra Plug-in Hybrid as XS Show Car
The tuning specialist XS has gone to work on the new Astra plug-in hybrid.
Majority of forecourts still failing to reflect falling wholesale fuel prices
Just 10% of more than 4,500 UK forecourts are charging a fair price for petrol and diesel, according to new figures from the RAC.
National Highways missing 10-minute target for smart motorway breakdowns
National Highways is missing its 10-minute target for responding to drivers who break down on smart motorways, almost a year after it was meant to come into force.
Speed limits in Wales set to be lowered to 20mph
Speed limits for built-up areas in Wales look likely to fall from 30mph to 20mph next year.
Vehicle thefts in England and Wales see insurers pay out nearly £1.5bn a year
Insurers are having to pay out close to £1.5 billion a year over vehicle thefts in England and Wales, a new study has found.