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I drove Car of the Year of the year but thought "35k rival was better
1+ week, 2+ day ago (965+ words) Christopher Sharp with the award winning Mercedes CLA(Image: Christopher Sharp ) Earlier this year, the Mercedes-Benz CLA was crowned European Car Of The Year 2026, a coveted accolade that has been awarded since 1964. According to the official press release, the organisation…...
Call for mandatory black box car insurance for young drivers
1+ week, 4+ day ago (607+ words) One of the UK's largest insurers is urging the UK Government to consider making black box insurance compulsory for young drivers during their first year on the road. Aviva said telematics policies could help improve driving standards, reduce serious collisions…...
JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: The Skoda Epiq profiled & Caterham's latest offering
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (1035+ words) In this instalment of Drive Time John Murdoch takes a look at the new Skoda Epiq, the Czech company's latest all-electric model which will go on sale next month. He also discovers that Caterham is releasing a Nurburgring special with…...
Best car to own in the UK named and it's not a Hyundai, Ford, or Kia
2+ week, 1+ day ago (455+ words) The best car to own in the UK has been announced (stock)(Image: Iryna Melnyk via Getty Images) When it comes to motoring, no shortage of voices exist to tell you what a car is like to run and own....
Wishaw car technician reveals how she slashes repair costs using budget tools
2+ week, 3+ day ago (550+ words) Avryl Henry, 37, from Wishaw, runs her own vehicle repair and detailing business and says thinking differently about tools has helped her stand out in a male-dominated industry while saving drivers money during the cost-of-living crisis. (Image: WSH) A car technician…...
Nearly one in five motorists cutting household spending to cover fuel bills
2+ week, 4+ day ago (419+ words) New research suggests millions of drivers are reducing spending elsewhere or using their vehicles less often as fuel. (Image: Getty Images) Nearly one in five motorists are cutting back on household spending or using their vehicles less often to cope…...
JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We test out the Ford Tourneo Courier van based MPV
3+ week, 1+ day ago (635+ words) The Ford Tourneo Courier is very practical In this instalment of Drive Time, John gets behind the wheel of the Ford Tourneo Courier van based MPV and learns how Chinese giant BYD is about to launch a seven-seater into the…...
Crackdown on menacing e-bikes is long overdue, no more excuses
3+ week, 4+ day ago (430+ words) High speed e-bikes are becoming an increasingly common sight in Scotland's biggest towns and cities Anyone who has attempted to cross a busy road on foot in recent years has likely seen a delivery driver sail past on a large…...
Full list of Motability Scheme changes due to start next month for new users
3+ week, 5+ day ago (915+ words) Current leases will not be affected by the changes coming into effect on July 1, 2026. Changes to tax exemptions for the Motability Scheme are set to come into force on July 1, 2026. The Motability Scheme supports hundreds of thousands of disabled people…...
JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: New Ford Ranger and Mazda launches electric model
4+ week, 1+ day ago (863+ words) In this instalment of Drive Time John Murdoch takes a drive in the UK's favourite pick up truck. The Ford Ranger now offers PHEV technology making it more tax efficient. John also discovers that Mazda is launching its stylish 6e all…...