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Motoring
£1,000 fine warning for anyone flying St George's Cross
Motoring News
The St George's Cross can often be found stuck to cars, especially on game days across the nation
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UK motorists alerted to two-second rule as pothole damage goes up by a third
Midlands traffic and travel
The RAC says bad road surfaces are one of the leading causes of car breakdowns after it attended nearly 30,000 pothole-related breakdowns last year
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Every driver told the time of day they should never get petrol as fuel prices soar
Fuel Prices
Prices have been creeping up at the forecourts over the last couple of weeks
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Every driver issued with £250 warning as experts say 'worst it has ever been'
Your Money
Thousands more vehicles damaged by nightmare potholes as roads get worse
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I drive on 'controversial' smart motorways and pray daily that I never break down
M6
Smart motorways have proved hugely controversial because they involve the removal of the hard shoulder
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Drivers say new AI motorway cameras 'invade their privacy'
Motoring News
It can detect whether road users are using their phones behind the wheel or travelling without a seatbelt
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Warning to anyone using smart motorways as drivers told safety feature 'regularly stops working'
M6
Data shows vital smart motorway safety technology has stopped working hundreds of times
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Driving licence changes aimed at new drivers could 'reduce accidents'
Midlands traffic and travel
Calls have been made to introduce a graduated driving licence system that would put new restrictions on newly-qualified road users
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Drivers warned over common car item that slashes fuel efficiency as prices soar
Fuel Prices
The average price of unleaded petrol now at 149.71p per litre, while diesel is rapidly approaching the £1.60 mark
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DVSA warns hundreds of drivers over speed limit changes
DVSA
The DVSA has warned drivers to ensure they stick to the correct speed limits when towing
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Expert says UK drivers should stick to buying these eight car brands
Midlands traffic and travel
Some used cars hold their value better than others and one expert says finding a model that combines quality build, brand strength and a strong resale demand is a must
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Highway Code changes could lead to 'mandatory refresher courses'
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The Highway Code was updated in 2022 to make roads safer, but an expert has warned that many drivers are still unaware of the changes
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Common error parents make driving with kids could risk £5,000 fine
Many new parents put up a 'baby on board' sticker in the back of their car to alert other drivers
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Drivers could be fined £1,000 for not using 'Dutch Reach'
DVLA
The Dutch Reach technique is designed to protect cyclists and other vulnerable road users, and drivers who fail to use it could be hit with a hefty fine
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Mechanic says switching one thing off in your car can 'double life'
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Scotty Kilmer, who has been in the motors business for five decades, suggested that a convenient feature common in modern cars could actually be hurting their performance
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People who drive used cars warned to expect 'scary' bill
Motoring News
A new poll has found that millions of motorists are buying second-hand petrol and diesel vehicles without conducting basic checks
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Drivers only just realising what 'recirculation' button in car actually does
DVLA
Motorists have been left stunned after realising what a common button in most vehicles on UK roads
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Honda CRV review: Piling on the practicality in a bigger, better version of the classic formula
Motoring Editor Gareth Butterfield's family members are long-term CR-V fans - can the new version match up to the familiar favourites?
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Range Rover Sport review 2024: Why I think this might be peak Range Rover
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield falls for the charms of the latest version of the Range Rover Sport
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Honda Civic Type R review: I go off in search of the perfect road trip - in the perfect car
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield heads off to stunning Snowdonia in search of the UK's best driving road
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MG4 EV X Power review: Straight-line silliness from one of the best EVs on the market
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spends a week in MG's bonkers hatchback - but is more power really such a good thing?
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Honda ZR-V review: A practical performer, but pretty pricey
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spends a week in Honda's latest mid-sized SUV
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Traffic & Travel
Midlands traffic and travel
All drivers in England face 'additional charge' with 'less than year to prepare'
Electric car drivers will be subject to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) from next year with cars taxed based on their emissions output.
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New car tax bands 'needed' because some drivers are 'desperate'
Midlands traffic and travel
Experts continue to call for an urgent cut in electric car tax VAT rates as the Cost of Living crisis continues up and down the country.
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Car insurance firms agree 'crackdown' but drivers warned 'it's not good enough'
Midlands traffic and travel
UK insurers say they will aim to stop monthly payments falling hardest on those who can least afford it as the Cost of Living crisis continues in the UK.
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New car insurance rules announced for drivers who pay monthly
Midlands traffic and travel
Members of the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have committed to new steps to help manage the amount that people pay.
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DVLA issues 'five minute' warning to drivers over April rule change
Midlands traffic and travel
The DVLA spoke out on Twitter, now rebranded as X, after car tax bands and VED rates were shaken up and hiked in early April amid the Cost of Living crisis.
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£1,000 fine warning for anyone flying St George's Cross
The St George's Cross can often be found stuck to cars, especially on game days across the nation
Expert says UK drivers should stick to buying these eight car brands
Midlands traffic and travel
Some used cars hold their value better than others and one expert says finding a model that combines quality build, brand strength and a strong resale demand is a must
Driving licence changes aimed at new drivers could 'reduce accidents'
Midlands traffic and travel
Calls have been made to introduce a graduated driving licence system that would put new restrictions on newly-qualified road users
Drivers say new AI motorway cameras 'invade their privacy'
Motoring News
It can detect whether road users are using their phones behind the wheel or travelling without a seatbelt
Drivers urged to check 'ignored' car part or risk failing their MOT
Midlands traffic and travel
Car expert says a red flag when filling up can mean something is wrong with this 'overlooked' part
Motoring News
£1,000 fine warning for anyone flying St George's Cross
The St George's Cross can often be found stuck to cars, especially on game days across the nation
UK motorists alerted to two-second rule as pothole damage goes up by a third
Midlands traffic and travel
The RAC says bad road surfaces are one of the leading causes of car breakdowns after it attended nearly 30,000 pothole-related breakdowns last year
Every driver told the time of day they should never get petrol as fuel prices soar
Fuel Prices
Prices have been creeping up at the forecourts over the last couple of weeks
Every driver issued with £250 warning as experts say 'worst it has ever been'
Your Money
Thousands more vehicles damaged by nightmare potholes as roads get worse
I drive on 'controversial' smart motorways and pray daily that I never break down
M6
Smart motorways have proved hugely controversial because they involve the removal of the hard shoulder
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Curzon Viaduct No.3 - the final approach to the terminus - will be around 300 metres long and up to six metres in height
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The 300 metre-long viaduct will bring high-speed trains from London into Curzon Street Station