All news on the topic: Cars

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Boy, 3, dies after mum 'forgot about him' in back of car in 27C heat
The youngster is said to have been left alone in the back of the mother's car for six hours in roasting 27C heat in Ponteverdra, Spain before anyone realised the tragedy had happened
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Last Ford Fiesta to be built today after 12 years as Britain's favourite car
The Ford Fiesta model was named the best-selling car in Britain for 12 years in a row from 2009 to 2020 and it had around 1.5million registered keepers on record in 2022
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Back to the Future style flying cars approved for test-flights by US government
Alef, a California-based aeronautics company, Is now allowed to fly cars in limited locations after receiving a Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration
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End of an era as budget British motoring icon bows out after 47 years on the go
It’s a small car that almost all of us have had at some point, and 22 million have been sold around the world - but this week, production is set to end
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Common road sign is seen by drivers every day - but 4 in 5 don't know meaning
Four in five drivers don't know the meaning of one common road sign, despite driving by it every single day, as research shows many motorists are missing all-important instructions
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'We live in middle of two motorway lanes - it's bleak and noisy but we're happy'
Infamous Stott Hall Farm is located directly between junctions 22 and 23 on the M62, on a rather peculiar patch of land. But what is life really like for the family there?
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Eerily abandoned car graveyard found in long-forgotten garage
Luxury cars such as Mercedes as well as a 1980s campervan were found in the deserted garage and it is thought that at least one of the vehicles has since been restored
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Drivers warned of new banned number plates that are too rude for the road
Warning: explicit language ahead. A new list of banned number plates has now been unveiled by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), with many registrations deemed just too rude for the road
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Savvy woman, 21, saving up £5 notes from age of 16 buys herself a Range Rover
Grace Blake, from The Wirral, spent five years putting away £5 notes, which she kept under her bed, so she could buy a Range Rover, the car her late father drove
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'I ruined neighbour's kids' plant project - they're livid but it's not my fault'
The neighbour defended her decision to destroy the plant project - and social media users rushed to agree they'd done the reasonable thing after she shared her reasoning
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Just 15% of drivers 'likely' to switch to electric vehicles in next 12 months
Six in ten said they would be more inclined to make the switch of the retail price of electric vehicles was lower – but many still have questions about EV ownership
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Driving expert issues wasp warning as motorists urged to 'stay calm' on road
Experts have warned that getting distracted by pesky wasps this summer could land you in some serious trouble, even potentially leading to fines and imprisonment
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Direct Line paying compensation to drivers - see if you're due cash
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a notice this week saying Direct Line "must carry out" a review of the total losses of vehicles between September 2017 and August 2022
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'Britain's politest parking note' restores faith in humanity as people praise it
People have praised a parking note and coined it 'Britain's politest', saying that often parking notes can be very 'passive-aggressive' - but this one has a rather sweet tone
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Fiat bans cars in UK's most popular selling colour as 'it isn't joyful enough'
The Italian cars are among the most popular in the UK, but now the company has scrapped British drivers' favourite colour claiming it doesn't fit with their 'joyful' ethos
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Motorists may be charged £100 a day for driving in these cities - see full list
The online car marketplace cinch has highlighted all the places in the UK with their own clean air zone schemes in place - and most importantly how much they cost
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Costly windscreen washer error could see drivers forking out thousands
A woman was left having to fork out thousands of pounds after she made an error with her washer fluid - now experts are warning other motorists not to make the same mistake
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More than 20 UK councils to ditch pay-and-display parking for apps
Out of 242 councils in England, eight removed their pay and display machines altogether whilst 14 had removed some, as the UK continues to move toward using smartphones for payments
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Warning to drivers who could be slapped with £5k for mistake behind the wheel
You may think your sunglasses are protecting you when driving under the beaming sun - but experts say the opposite might be the case. In fact, your sunglasses may be putting you at risk of breaking the law
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Drivers warned packing their car wrong this summer could land them £300 fine
Motorists risk a £300 fine and up to three penalty points on their driving licence if they fail to pack their car correctly this summer, an expert has warned. Under some circumstances, this mistake could also invalidate your insurance
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Driver proud to win 'UK's filthiest car' award with snacks and tools over seats
Photographs show Lindy Winship's Saab Estate piled up with lots of rubbish - so much so she is unable to take any passengers - and her car has been branded a "graveyard"
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Firefighter's plea after spotting 'something wrong' when rescuing baby from car
Firefighters spotted a glaring error with a car seat when they rescued a six-month-old baby from a locked car. They are now warning other parents to seek help if they have the same problem
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Owners of high emission cars to be charged more to park in some parts of England
More councils could be looking to charge petrol and diesel vehicles more to park in a bid to reduce the number of polluting cars in city centres
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YouTuber accused of killing boy, 5, in crash while filming Lamborghini stunt
YouTube content creator Matteo Di Pietro, 20, was one of five influencers riding around in the luxury Lamborghini sports car and were "taunting" other drivers as they passed in Rome, Italy
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Locksmith's 'terrifying' method to grab keys locked in car makes viewers 'panic'
Locksmith Liam entered the front of a van, put the passenger seat up and, with his impressive flexibility, managed to slide under the seat to recover the keys from the back