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Brooklands Museum has marked the 100th anniversary of Britain’s first Grand Prix with the most comprehensive gathering of racing cars ever assembled. More than 120 Grand Prix and Formula 1 cars representing more than 50 marques and a century of motor racing history were represented at the event in Weybridge, …

The price of petrol has hit a new high at forecourts, adding to the financial pressure on millions of households. The RAC said that in “very unwelcome news for drivers” the average pump price had reached 160p a litre, reversing the fall to 151p in early July that followed the …

With highs of 37C forecast, it’s not just you who needs to keep cool; the mechanical components under your bonnet can face real problems as temperatures rise. Last year the RAC reported a 20% increase in vehicle breakdowns when temperatures regularly exceeded 30C, with overheating engines, failing batteries, and tyre …

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has officially debuted its 1,500kW Flash Charging technology in the UK. Capable of adding hundreds of miles of range to an EV in just five minutes, the game-changing technology is another significant breakthrough in BYD’s aim to break down the final barriers to electric car …

Speeding fines have hit a four-year high, new data obtained by road safety technology company, OOONO, has revealed. Figures from 24 police areas, released via a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, show soaring enforcement activity and highlight the regions issuing the highest number of penalties. The UK areas issuing the …

Kia has sold its 100,000th electric vehicle in the UK, becoming one of the first car companies, and the first Korean brand, to achieve the landmark. The 100,000th EV sold by Kia in the UK was an EV5 GT-Line S in Iceberg Green, registered to a customer on 11 March …

The all-electric BMW iX3 has been named World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle 2026 by an international jury of 98 motoring journalists from 33 countries. Second place in the prestigious contest went to the Nissan Leaf, built at the Japanese giant’s Sunderland plant. The BMW iX3’s win …

Daniel Craig is helping to launch Denza in Europe – Chinese automotive giant BYD’s new premium brand. The former James Bond will become the face of the TV commercials and marketing materials for several key Denza vehicles being launched this year. Denza’s first European model launch, for its flagship Z9GT …

Volvo Car UK has expanded its EV line-up with the introduction of the EX30 Cargo – a new car-derived van designed specifically for business and fleet customers. Developed from the fully electric EX30 compact SUV, Volvo says the new Cargo delivers additional practicality and load-carrying capability, while retaining the comfort, …

More than 200,000 cars failed their MOT in 2025 due to an easy-to-replace part, according to official Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency test figures obtained by eBay. The UK’s number one online marketplace for vehicle parts and accessories identified that 592 cars a day didn’t pass their MOT because their …