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RAY MASSEY: As first new cars roll off British production lines again, locked-down dealers preparing to re-open showroom doors to customers By Ray Massey Motoring Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 22:06 BST, 22 May 2020 | Updated: 22:23 BST, 22 May 2020 As the first new cars roll off British production lines again, thousands … Read more

Stricter rules for cyclists should be introduced immediately to combat the increased number of two-wheeled law breakers hitting the road due to the Government’s recommendation for people to avoid public transport. Ministers ‘must introduce emergency legislation to tackle a boom in the toxic cycling which has emerged during the lockdown period’ and that ‘for too long bad … Read more

That won’t be much use if you get a puncture! Skoda will sell you a £120 scooter for your car – but you can only have one if you DITCH a spare wheel Skoda’s  £120 scooter is sold as an accessory with the Scala or Kamiq models The new cars will have a scooter storage … Read more

Is drug driving becoming a big problem? Offences in England and Wales increased by a fifth last year, government figures show Drug driving prosecutions rose from 9,687 in 2018 to 11,614 last year Ministry of Justice figures show ‘other offences related to drink- or drug-driving’ also increased by 12% in 2019 The AA has warned that … Read more

German luxury car tuner Brabus has taken a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen and cladded it in armoured steel to create a blast-resistant SUV that will keep the most under-threat individuals safe from attack. Prices – including VAT – start from around £440,000 for the cheapest of the three Brabus Invicto armoured Mercs, with the priciest ringing in … Read more

Motorists have been warned that weeks of not using their car could result in a huge number not starting or developing issues caused by neglect and a lack of running. Experts said owners should take measures to ensure their batteries remain charged, tyres inflated and checks are made so cars won’t break down when they … Read more

The first Range Rover build under social distancing measures drove off the assembly line today as Britain’s biggest car maker signaled the restart of production in the midlands this week. Jaguar Land Rover restarted manufacturing in Britain on Monday, with the Solihull car plant and engine factory in Wolverhampton the two first facilities to get … Read more

Volvo has ramped-up its efforts to reduce the number of deaths in its cars by introducing a ‘Care Key’ that allows owners to pre-set speed limits when others use their vehicle. As of the beginning of 2020, the Swedish car company became the first manufacturer to introduce a limited top speed for all the models … Read more

New crash test rules described as the ‘biggest change in a decade’ will see big vehicles – especially SUVs – have safety ratings downgraded if they cause significant damage to smaller cars in accidents, it has been revealed today. A new set of measures have been announced by testing body Euro NCAP and will be … Read more

European-built cars imported to the UK from 2021 are set to become around £1,500 more expensive after the government confirmed that these vehicles would be subject to a 10 per cent tariff from 1 January. The Department for International Trade today announced its post-Brexit tariff regime, which will see cars built in EU countries subject to … Read more