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Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging motorists to take extra care, with winter weather predicted across most parts of the UK. Road journeys are more difficult and treacherous when there is ice on roads or a fall of snow, so GEM is encouraging drivers to plan …

Breakdown provider Green Flag is predicting there will be more than 26,000 breakdowns on January 2 as many people head back to work after the festive break. That’s 18 cars every minute and an 88% increase in the average number of callouts compared to the annual daily average. Callouts to …

We mark the zero emissions milestone by driving two EVs from the big-selling Kia stable to the Christmas market in Lille – and back… The automotive world has changed massively since 2014. Since then, Kia has been leading the charge to a more planet-friendly future. It’s amazing to think that …

Motorists are being urged to familiarise themselves with their dashboard warning lights as research reveals that 46% are unable to identify even half of their car’s warning lights. As vehicles become more technologically advanced, this lack of understanding not only puts drivers at risk but could also lead to avoidable …

A new safety campaign has been launched as analysis shows there are 70% more deaths on rural roads than urban highways. Leading rural insurer NFU Mutual has partnered with the four UK farming unions, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Farm Safety Foundation, the British Horse Society …

Designed, developed and produced entirely in Barcelona, the SEAT Leon is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. More than 2.5 million SEAT Leon cars have been manufactured over four generations to date, and it’s won dozens of awards. But the distinctions go beyond performance on the road, as its sporty …

Tesla is showing off its newly-unveiled robotaxi, the Cybercab, giving fans the opportunity to see the autonomous vehicle in the metal. The Cybercab will be showcased in six major European cities over the next few weeks, kicking off in London (Nov 20 – Dec 8, at London’s Westfield Shopping Centre), …

The mighty 1,578hp Bugatti Mistral has just set a new top speed record for the fastest open-top car, clocking 282mph at the Papenburg test track in northern Germany. It was driven by Bugatti’s British test driver and Le Mans winner, Andy Wallace, who also set the closed-car top speed record …

New data from the RAC reveals that 20% of UK drivers under the age of 44 have cut costs by skipping legally required MOTs or delaying tyre replacements, raising significant safety concerns. The cost-of-living crisis has also driven 19% of all drivers to reduce or halt car servicing and repairs …

Pirelli UK has been named Tyre Manufacturer of the Year at the prestigious National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) Awards 2024. The coveted award, decided by a select panel of independent industry experts, recognises Pirelli’s excellence in product innovation, sustainability, and beyond. Pirelli’s success stems from its commitment to quality, safety, …