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The future of the gearstick

There is plenty going on in the motoring world at the moment, from the emergence of autonomous vehicles on public roads to the fact that we may no longer see petrol and diesel cars rolling off production lines across the UK come 2040.

Common mistakes to avoid in your theory test

Common mistakes to avoid in your theory test

Passing your driving test is one of those coming-of-age moments where you suddenly feel a new wealth of freedom, but let’s not forget the work a learner driver needs to put in before achieving this state of footloose wonder.

4 tips for caring for your luxury vehicle

When you drive a luxury vehicle, it’s extremely important to ensure you get the best possible service for it, especially if it’s foreign made.

What custom supercar could you build with $1 million dollars?

What custom supercar could you build with $1 million dollars?

Unsurprisingly, one of the most common purchases a lottery winner makes after scooping a jackpot, after a new home, is a brand-new car.

The National Apprenticeship Awards 2017 - Motor group announced regional winner

Industry recognised motor group, Lookers have been announced as North East finalists in the National Apprenticeship Awards 2017.

Hope for car showrooms across the UK despite uncertainty

Hope for car showrooms across the UK despite uncertainty

The current economic and political climate has had a serious impact on the automotive industry in 2017, most notably by a drastic fall in new car sales.

A guide to driving safely in the dark

A guide to driving safely in the dark

Summer has been and gone, and we are nearly at the end of Autumn too which only means one thing – here comes winter…and the dark nights.

One-way systems are the biggest worry for drivers in the UK

One-way systems are the biggest worry for drivers in the UK

Drivers up and down the country have revealed some of their biggest worries when faced with driving in a new city.

Can you drive after tiramisu?

Can you drive after tiramisu?

REVEALED: The public’s strangest driving and car-related queries

Top factors to consider when buying a used pickup truck

If you have been thinking about buying a used pickup truck, one of the main things to know is that it can often be a lot more difficult than purchasing a used car, with several further important factors to take into consideration before making your final decision.

Securing the load

Securing the load

Thousands of collisions occur every year on the UK’s main roads due to objects falling from vehicles.

5 things which are guaranteed to drain your car’s battery

How many times have you been in the dreadful situation where you are running late and your car won’t start?

More than half of grandparents unaware of UK child car seat law

New research released from LV=, the UK’s third largest car insurer, reveals that three in five (61%) grandparents who regularly drive are not fully aware of the UK law around car seats for children.

Bank holiday towing tips from Land Rover

Bank holiday towing tips from Land Rover

As the last bank holiday before Christmas arrives, Land Rover has shared its expertise to help holidaymakers get to their destination safely when towing a caravan or trailer.

Co-op launches online map of the nation’s car crime hotspots

Co-op Insurance has launched a new interactive map which displays the number of vehicle related crimes in postcodes across the country.