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Drivers encouraged to report obscured road signs
Drivers should be reporting any road signs that are hidden or obscured, a leading road safety association has stated.
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Vehicle thefts increase by 56% in four years
Thefts of motor vehicles in Britain have risen by 56% in four years, new figures show.
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Motorists facing fuel price rises as lockdown eases
Petrol prices went up 3.74p per litre, from an average of 107.11p to 110.85p, while diesel was up 2.89p per litre, rising from 112.07p to 114.96p.
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Drivers urged to book MOT tests now to avoid the rush
Drivers are being urged to get their cars MOT tested this summer to avoid the rush as thousands look to get their vehicles tested after making use of the six-month coronavirus extension.
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London Motor Show set to return in 2021
Following a run of annual shows between 2016 and 2019, the show has taken a year off in 2020, but will return next year between July 16 and 18.
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Formula 1 fans told to enjoy Silverstone Grand Prix events from home
As Silverstone gears up to play its part in a unique season of F1 racing, fans are urged to enjoy the spectacle from the comfort of their own homes as plans get underway to hold two Formula 1 races at the Northamptonshire venue behind closed doors.
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The 2021 Geneva motor show has already been cancelled
The 2021 Geneva motor show has been cancelled with its organisers blaming the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mandatory MOT tests to be reintroduced from August 1
MOT tests will be made mandatory once again on August 1, roads minister Baroness Vere has announced today (June 29).
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Motorists urged to ‘belt up to save lives’
Gwent Police is urging motorists to wear seatbelts in a bid to save lives and prevent serious injuries.
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Motorists ‘leaving sensitive data on their old cars’
Drivers could be leaving a trove of sensitive data on their old cars by not wiping information held from connecting to a smartphone, according to a survey.
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Owners of older cars should be wary of new E10 eco-fuel
Classic car owners are being warned about new eco-friendly petrol that could damage their cars.
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Car dealerships in Wales given go-ahead to reopen from June 22
Welsh car dealerships have been given the green light to reopen this Monday – June 22.
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Four in 10 drivers concerned by the state of other cars due to MOT extension
More than four out of 10 motorists (45%) are concerned about the condition of other vehicles on the road because of the MOT extension, a new survey suggests.
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Lockdown costs Treasury £2.5bn in lost fuel duty
The coronavirus lockdown has cost the Treasury more than £2.5 billion in lost fuel duty, figures show.
Motoring
DVLA introduces new online logbook address change system
The system will drastically cut the amount of time that motorists will have to wait for their new logbook (V5C) to arrive from up to six weeks to just five working days.
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Top Gear’s Paddy McGuinness crashes Lamborghini
The Lamborghini Diablo he was driving crashed into a field after ‘losing control’ in torrential rain while on the B6255 at Ribblehead in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Green number plates that could give electric car drivers perks get go-ahead
Drivers of zero-emission cars are to be given distinctive green number plates which could make them eligible to by-pass congestion zone charges or secure cheaper parking.
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Vauxhall Corsa-e is the 21st century Supermini that’s ready for everything
The Vauxhall Corsa-e is set to capitalise on the changing demands of 21st century supermini customers, combining zero emissions technology with affordable running costs and the latest connected features.
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Top Gear resumes filming with race round deserted Alton Towers
Top Gear has resumed filming, with Paddy McGuinness, Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris embarking on an electric car race around an empty Alton Towers Resort.
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Gaming
Gran Turismo 7 revealed for PlayStation 5
The hit series has been exclusive to Sony’s console since the first game was released on December 23, 1997.
