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The number of electric car rapid chargepoints in the UK will more than double between now and 2024, but a government grant to help motorists buy vehicles to plug into them is likely to be cut before they all arrive. The Government confirmed last week that it will invest a total of £400million to help … Read more

Earlier this week, Bugatti announced it had smashed through the 300mph barrier in a road car – the first time any manufacturer has officially accomplished the feat in a type-approved model that can legally be used on the street. Its modified and tuned £4.2million Chiron Supersport 300+ hypercar – with Briton Andy Wallace at the … Read more

Changes to the Blue Badge scheme introduced on Friday (20 August) will allow people with hidden disabilities such as mental health conditions, dementia and Crohn’s Disease to receive permits to park in disabled parking spaces. What has been described as the biggest change to the scheme since it launched in 1970 will see the benefit … Read more

A 30-year-old Volvo HGV covered in Banksy graffiti is set to be sold at auction for £1.5MILLION next month The 1988 Volvo FL6 was painted by Banksy during a millennium party in 2000 It is understood to be the anonymous artist’s biggest piece of work ever, created before the height of his fame The HGV – … Read more

London police forces have been getting tough on drivers using their phones and other hand-held devices at the wheel, according to analysis of government data. Since 1 March 2017, motorists caught on their phones have been stung with increased penalties, with offenders receiving £200 fines and six points on their licence.  In the first 12 … Read more

Not all big SUVs are suitable for blossoming families: Measurements reveal which new large cars can fit more than two child seats in at once What Car? tested 16 large cars and found only MPVs are able to carry more than 3 small children at once  Only 4 of 12 popular SUVs had capacity for … Read more

Can you name these unusual road signs from around Europe? Drivers should swot up before travelling – take our tricky quiz Quiz features signs from popular holiday destinations such as Greece, Italy, Spain and Turkey Others are not as commonly visited, like Estonia, Iceland and Slovenia Experts say drivers should familiarise themselves with signs before travelling … Read more

Having a crash is a terrible feeling at any time, but no worse than when it happens in a foreign country and it’s not your car. Being involved in an accident – even if it’s not your fault – is enough to ruin any holiday, but if you do have prang in a hire car … Read more