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When a 1990s Rover saloon goes to auction, there’s usually little fanfare or much to get excited about. But this is no ordinary executive model from the now-defunct British car brand. This 1993 Rover 800 was originally supplied to Buckingham Palace. And while there is no evidence to say the Queen ever drove it, the … Read more

Manchester is the parking ticket capital of Britain: Here’s the nine local authorities that issued the most last year – is your area among the worst? Some 5.2m PCNs were issued in 2021 across the country, or 10 every minute That is an extra 400k, or 8% more, compared to 2020, research shows Local authorities … Read more

Superchargers for all! Tesla opens 15 of its UK charging locations to drivers of electric cars from other brands for the first time ever in new trial Pilot scheme to open some Tesla Superchargers to all drivers starts today The 15 sites contain 158 individual devices that can deliver speeds over 150kW Costs to use … Read more

Stellantis UK market boss Alison Jones to take on global role from June to oversee car maker’s green agenda By Ray Massey for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 13 May 2022 | Updated: 10:10 BST, 15 May 2022 It’s been a stellar week for Alison Jones, one of the most powerful British women in … Read more

Drivers who had already switched to an electric car – or plan to do so – will have to pay £1,000 per year more to charge one if they don’t have a garage or driveway at their property, according to new research. A study by electric car website Electriying.com found that motorists reliant on using … Read more

Mercedes launches its new electric family EQS SUV, but with a hefty £110k price-tag you’d better start saving now By Ray Massey Motoring Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 21:55 BST, 22 April 2022 | Updated: 21:20 BST, 23 April 2022 A new eco-conscious seven-seater family sports utility vehicle has been launched by Mercedes-Benz.  But … Read more

It’s easy to forget what you might have stored in a cluttered garage, but a rare classic car buried under a pile of rubbish at a family member’s property would be a shock for anyone. And that’s exactly what happened in this particular case after someone found a 1960 AC Greyhound stored in their late … Read more

The tech has already been tested on a road with eight consecutive traffic lights in Aachen, Germany Ford has been trialling connected traffic light technology that could automatically go green to offer clearer routes for ambulances, fire engines and police vehicles.  It says the system could be used to reduce congestion at busy junctions by … Read more

When four wheels isn’t enough: American hypercar brand Hennessey releases a 6X6 ‘Texas tank’ that costs nearly half a million dollars The six-wheeler is powered by a 6.2-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine producing a massive 1,012bhp It rides on six 20-inch wheels wrapped in 37-inch off-road tyres and needs upgraded electronic steps to get in … Read more

Forget the travel chaos on the roads, railways and at airports.  With the UK weather forecast looking bright, if you’re relaxing at home this holiday weekend, it’s the perfect time to check out some new Easter bonnets. By that I mean mulling over potential cars you’d like to own — and maybe a few that … Read more