Motoring news
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![Pedestrians and cyclists given right of way in new Highway Code]()
Pedestrians and cyclists given right of way in new Highway Code
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![The UK’s EV infrastructure isn’t ready for 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales]()
The UK’s EV infrastructure isn’t ready for 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales
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![Drivers face higher repair costs if UK approves ban on aftermarket parts]()
Drivers face higher repair costs if UK approves ban on aftermarket parts
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![Tesco sends staff to check dogs not left in cars during heatwave]()
Tesco sends staff to check dogs not left in cars during heatwave
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![More than 11 million leisure trips by car as schools in England and Wales break up for summer]()
More than 11 million leisure trips by car as schools in England and Wales break up for summer
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![RAC forecasts ‘unprecedented summer’ on the UK’s roads with 16m staycations planned during school summer holidays alone]()
RAC forecasts ‘unprecedented summer’ on the UK’s roads with 16m staycations planned during school summer holidays alone
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![Speeding soared in 2020 as traffic levels plummeted]()
Speeding soared in 2020 as traffic levels plummeted
Advice and Guides
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![Driving without shoes - is it illegal?]()
Driving without shoes - is it illegal?
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![Why is my car juddering, jerking or stuttering and what should I do?]()
Why is my car juddering, jerking or stuttering and what should I do?
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![The Bath Clean Air Zone: What you need to know]()
The Bath Clean Air Zone: What you need to know
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![Estimated 11m leisure trips by car planned as bank holiday finally heralds some settled weather]()
Estimated 11m leisure trips by car planned as bank holiday finally heralds some settled weather
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![What is E10 fuel and how will it affect you?]()
What is E10 fuel and how will it affect you?
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![Catalytic converters – how to protect yours from theft]()
Catalytic converters – how to protect yours from theft
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![Car insurance scams and frauds]()
Car insurance scams and frauds
Electric car news
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![The UK’s EV infrastructure isn’t ready for 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales]()
The UK’s EV infrastructure isn’t ready for 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales
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![Transport Secretary says Government is not 'anti-car']()
Transport Secretary says Government is not 'anti-car'
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![Charging ahead: RAC and British Gas team up on home EV charger installation and specialist electricity tariff]()
Charging ahead: RAC and British Gas team up on home EV charger installation and specialist electricity tariff
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![Electric car sales jump by 50% in just one month despite supply issues]()
Electric car sales jump by 50% in just one month despite supply issues
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![RAC makes driving an electric car more affordable with launch of new consumer leasing service]()
RAC makes driving an electric car more affordable with launch of new consumer leasing service
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![What range anxiety? EV drivers rack up more miles than those in petrol and diesel cars]()
What range anxiety? EV drivers rack up more miles than those in petrol and diesel cars
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![RAC launches new warranty especially for used electric and hybrid cars]()
RAC launches new warranty especially for used electric and hybrid cars
Electric cars
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![Electric car charging – how it works and how much it costs]()
Electric car charging – how it works and how much it costs
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![Electric car charging at home - how to install a car charging point]()
Electric car charging at home - how to install a car charging point
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![Should I get a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric car?]()
Should I get a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric car?
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![The longest range electric vehicles available right now]()
The longest range electric vehicles available right now
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![How much does it cost to charge an electric car?]()
How much does it cost to charge an electric car?
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![How long does it take to charge an electric car? Charging speeds explained]()
How long does it take to charge an electric car? Charging speeds explained
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![Electric car leasing explained – EV financing vs buying]()
Electric car leasing explained – EV financing vs buying
Travel
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![Driving in Europe checklist]()
Driving in Europe checklist
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![The top 10 best road trips in Europe]()
The top 10 best road trips in Europe
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![International Driving Permit: how to get one and where you need it]()
International Driving Permit: how to get one and where you need it
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![10 lesser-known French road rules you’ll need to follow on your trip]()
10 lesser-known French road rules you’ll need to follow on your trip
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![Driving abroad? Be prepared, take out European Breakdown Cover]()
Driving abroad? Be prepared, take out European Breakdown Cover
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![The best places to stop and visit on a European road trip]()
The best places to stop and visit on a European road trip
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![Don’t invalidate your car insurance: 10 things you need to know when driving in Europe]()
Don’t invalidate your car insurance: 10 things you need to know when driving in Europe
Car maintenance
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![Car dashboard symbols and meanings – warning lights guide]()
Car dashboard symbols and meanings – warning lights guide
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![How to jump start a car in 10 steps (with video)]()
How to jump start a car in 10 steps (with video)
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![12 simple car maintenance checks you should definitely be doing]()
12 simple car maintenance checks you should definitely be doing
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![MOT checklist and comprehensive guide]()
MOT checklist and comprehensive guide
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![20 ways to make your car last longer]()
20 ways to make your car last longer
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![Car depreciation: six ways you’re wiping the value off your car…]()
Car depreciation: six ways you’re wiping the value off your car…
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![The ultimate guide to car parts and what they do - with pictures]()
The ultimate guide to car parts and what they do - with pictures
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