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How smoking in a car can lose you money

car cigarette lighter

With World No Tobacco Day just around the corner (May 31), it’s a perfect time to remind motorists that there’s another good reason to quit smoking – the habit can also dent vehicle values. “If you’re a smoker, the first thing a dealer will do is knock back the price …

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How to combat tiredness on journeys

Tired driver

Five tips for fighting fatigue for drivers, courtesy of breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist. As we head towards the summer holidays, drivers need to be properly rested before setting off on long journeys. Being tired when you’re driving raises the risk of a collision, because you’re less …

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Camp Jeep debut for new Gladiator pick-up

Camp Jeep 2019 and the Gladiator

The all-new Jeep Gladiator will premiere in Europe this summer at Camp Jeep, the highlight of the year for fans of the seven slots. The 2019 event will take place between 12–14 July in San Martino di Castrozza, Italy. First revealed to the world at the Los Angeles Motor Show …

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VW Amarok stars in epic new rough guide

A striking green Volkswagen Amarok is the subject of a glossy new 220-page coffee table travel book. From Sweden to Gran Canaria and Ukraine all the way to Portugal, the Amarok Adventure Guide presents 16 off-road routes with varying levels of difficulty. In all, the big pick-up from Volkswagen Commercial …

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New Italian car shrine opens in Turin

FCA Heritage Hub

A treasure trove of Fiat, Lancia, Abarth and Alfa Romeo cars is about to open its doors to the public. Set in the former Officina 81 site in Via Plava, part of the huge industrial area of Mirafiori, more than 250 vehicles are on display, including rare concepts, race and …

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Double celebration for Skoda

Skoda Octavia turns 60

It’s been a big week for Skoda with the Czech brand marking two important automotive achievements. Firstly, it’s the 60th birthday of the Octavia, Skoda’s most successful model in the UK and a multi-million seller around the world. Second, the 500,000th third-generation Superb has rolled off the production line in …

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Europe’s Top 20 biggest-selling new cars

Volkswagen Golf

The Ford Fiesta has long been the most popular new car in the UK, but have you ever wondered what are the biggest-selling cars in Europe? We’ve scanned through the data for 2018, supplied by automotive analysts JATO Dynamics, to reveal what’s hot and what’s not on the continent. The …

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Storm Gareth: safe driving essentials

Stormy weather conditions - IAM RoadSmart

With the UK in the midst of Storm Gareth, IAM RoadSmart has some crucial advice to help you drive safely in the rain. As head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, states: “With the British weather the way it is, we should all be well practised at driving in the …

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Brand new Bugatti for less than £30,000?

Bugatti Baby II

Legendary luxury marque Bugatti is giving 500 customers the chance to buy a retro-chic car for the price of a mid-sized SUV. The Baby II is a three-quarters-size replica of the iconic Bugatti Type 35, so in theory it can be driven by both adults and children. The car is …

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Clever ways to deal with car condensation

car windscreen condensation

It’s that time of the year when condensation in cars is particularly troublesome – especially in older vehicles. Recent research conducted for Confused.com revealed that one in five (20%) of UK drivers are dealing with condensation on a regular basis. Worryingly, it’s putting motorists and other road users in danger, …

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