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Emboldened
11 April 2023Paul Acres jumps behind the wheel of the sharp-looking Sportage
Are more drivers sacrificing their cars in the cost of living crisis?
21 March 2023The cost of living crisis is forcing increasing numbers of drivers to take their cars off the road to avoid high running costs, suggests a new report.
Current thinking
17 March 2023Paul Acres gives his verdict on the all-electric Audi e-tron
RAC fears 'pump price shock' in two weeks' time
03 March 2023Diesel drivers are paying too much at the pumps, says the RAC, which fears any change to the 2022 5p cut in fuel duty will push up prices more.
5 quick ways to protect your car as thefts rise
23 February 2023From securing keyless cars to knowing where to park - the AA says drivers can protect vehicles as thefts rise in the face of cost of living crisis.
6 classic cars that could be hot property in 2023
20 January 2023With new research suggesting investing in classic cars could prove better than property we look at makes and models that might be popular in 2023.
Changes to MOT tests could bring later dates for drivers
18 January 2023A consultation wants people's views on issues including the future frequency of MOT tests and whether measures are needed to tackle loud engines.
A new dawn?
03 January 2023Genesis is the premium arm of Hyundai. Here Paul Acres puts the eye-catching G70 Shooting Brake through its paces
Thousands of learners taking six or more driving tests
29 November 2022Tens of thousands of learner drivers have needed to take six or more practical tests before passing, figures reveal, with Covid-19 partly to blame.
Cash-strapped households turn to driveway rental for extra income
29 November 2022Homeowners are flocking to rent out driveways and parking spaces for extra cash as the cost of living crisis deepens, say those behind a parking app.
Vintage 'Darling Buds of May' Rolls Royce stolen
15 November 2022A musician is offering a reward after his much-loved 1924 Rolls Royce was stolen from a barn where it was being restored.
Plans to ban petrol and diesel cars in 2030 could cost every home £14,700
12 October 2022Plans to ban sales of new diesel and petrol cars from 2030 could mean huge costs for the UK and individual households says a study into the policy.
Go large
11 October 2022Paul Acres gives his verdict on Toyota's Highlander SUV
Cupra's first strike
03 October 2022The Formentor is Cupra's first standalone model. Paul Acres drives it
Warming up
27 September 2022Paul Acres shares his thoughts on the "hot" Octavia Estate
All change
27 September 2022Paul Acres gives his verdict on the new HR-V from Honda
High demand for MOTs may lead to 'chaotic scramble' for garage slots
09 September 2022Demand for mechanics is expected to surge this autumn, so drivers needing MOTs or vehicle repairs are being warned not to delay booking appointments.
Driving scheme launched as 'alternative to being fined or prosecuted'
15 August 2022A fitness to drive scheme has been brought in to keep drivers safe on the road.
The car button you should always switch on in a heatwave
11 August 2022With motorists driving in sweltering temperatures, car experts say there is one tiny button in a vehicle that car owners should switch on.
Warning for drivers of keyless cars
05 August 2022Drivers with keyless car entry systems are leaving themselves exposed to theft, say insurance experts, who insist owners must do more to protect cars.
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