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ONE IN FOUR BUSINESS DRIVERS TAKE RISKS AMID RISING TRAFFIC CONGESTION

Venson urges employers to review Driving for Work policies as survey reveals risky driving behaviour www.venson.com Rising traffic congestion across the UK is pushing business drivers to take dangerous risks…

Britain’s lost social rituals: almost HALF of the UK have never had a cuppa with a neighbour, while three in 10 have never had a pint in their local, according to new research

A new study has revealed how many of the small everyday acts that once helped neighbours feel connected have faded from modern life, with 44% of the UK never having…

Roaring twenties add pizazz to H&H’s upcoming Buxton auction

Vintage cars shining a light on the high echelons of society from the 1920s will go under the hammer with H&H Classics at its Pavilion Gardens Sale in Buxton. The…

April downpours highlight road risks even more dangerous than mobile phones

With the onset of April showers, motorists are being warned of driving conditions that are factors in more collisions than drivers distracted by mobiles or defective vehicles. Analysis of official…

New data reveals the North’s ‘petrol persistence’

New regional analysis from Central Contracts, a leading independent contract hire and leasing broker, has mapped the nation’s driving habits, uncovering a stark North-South divide in the transition to green…

EV charging specialist FOR EV partners with Gofor to offer EV salary sacrifice for employees

The Scottish-headquartered businesses forge partnership which builds on respective expertise in fleet management and EV charging solutions FOR EV, a nationwide specialist in end-to-end fleet EV charging solutions, has partnered…

Used car market holds firm in March as premium brands drive growth

The UK’s used car retail market held its ground through March, successfully absorbing a 10% increase in stock volumes while maintaining an upward trend in pricing. Despite the backdrop of…

H&H Classics toasts its most successful motorcycle auction ever

260 lots were successfully hammered away by H&H Classics when it held the UK’s largest classic motorbike auction at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull. The auction saw total sales…

Night-time collisions rise 10% after clocks go forward

Motorists are being urged to take extra care in the days after the clocks go forward, after official data analysis revealed a rise in night-time collisions in the week following…

Red Marlin secures global motorsport and advanced engineering brief

Leading motorsport and engineering company, Gibson Technology, has appointed specialist automotive PR and digital marketing agency, Red Marlin, to develop and manage its global communications activity. With an extensive history…

Britain’s crumbling roads are now only resurfaced once a century

A motoring expert at TrackDays.co.uk has urged drivers to take extra care behind the wheel after a new report revealed the nation’s local roads are now being resurfaced just once…

The new BMW i3: Second Neue Klasse model continues holistic approach to sustainability

Holistic concept targets resource efficiency and reduction in CO2e emissions Decarbonisation across supply chain “Design for Circularity” principle expanded to further components Munich. In the BMW i3, as with the…

Coppa delle Alpi st. Moritz Edition: beauty and technical skill between Switzerland and Italy

St. Moritz, 13 March 2026 – The second leg of the Coppa delle Alpi St. Moritz Edition, the longest at over 275 kilometres, was also blessed with sunshine. Today’s route…

Aston Martin Valkyrie celebrates anniversary on return to Sebring

Aston Martin Valkyrie returns to scene of IMSA debut in 2025 Aston Martin THOR Team aims to build on top-10 finish at Daytona Alex Riberas joins IMSA regulars Roman De…

B. Yates with stunning double victory in season debut; Beighton lands maiden win alongside returning Hunter

Saturday 14 March 2026. The inaugural race of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli UK season kicked off in the south of France at the legendary Paul Ricard circuit in Le…

Škoda Enyaq explores the source of human life

Teams from BBC Top Gear and BBC Earth take an Enyaq Coupé vRS to northern Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, one of the most remote and significant regions in the world…

Hyundai Motor UK announces new TUCSON range specifications and pricing

New trims introduced; Element, Black Line and N-Line Edition Available initially on ICE and Hybrid powertrains, PHEV from April 2026 Up to £2,250 finance deposit contribution available Prices start from…

Hampson Auctions confirms return to Oulton Park for Supercar Pageant and 60th Anniversary Gold Cup Weekend in 2026

Hampson Auctions has confirmed its continued presence at Oulton Park in 2026, taking part in two major automotive events at the Cheshire circuit as part of its auction calendar. The…

Milestone of “In China, for China” strategy: First car developed jointly by Volkswagen and XPENG rolls off the production line

“In China, for China” strategy delivers: Developed in just 24 months, the ID.UNYX 081 is now entering series production at Volkswagen Anhui in Hefei. Advanced tech in-series: The ID.UNYX 08…

The Dacia Sandriders continues pursuit of World Rally-Raid glory in Portugal

Dakar rally winner enters three-strong line-up for Rally-Raid Portugal Tough test expected on FIA World Rally-Raid Championship’s European leg New-for-2026 recruit Moraes returns to the scenes of his maiden W2RC…

Ferrari Amalfi Spider

Ferrari today unveiled the Ferrari Amalfi Spider, a new 2+ spider from Maranello featuring a front-mid-mounted twin-turbo V8 engine. A perfect balance of performance, elegance, driving pleasure, ease of use…

DUNLOP’s new era begins with BLUE RESPONSE TG: first tyre developed under SRI ownership balances comfort, refinement and control

BLUE RESPONSE TG tyre launches in spring 2026 in 99 sizes, 15 to 21 inches, series 40 to 65 Built for smooth handling, quiet comfort and confident wet-weather braking, it…

SEAT & CUPRA completes a year of resilience and transformation and outlines a clear roadmap for sustainable growth, starting with the launch of the CUPRA Raval

The company’s 2025 financial results reflect both the cost of its transformation towards electrification and the impact of unexpected one-time effects A four-pillar Performance Program will ensure robustness and secure…

DENZA Z9GT to start Europe’s FLASH Charging revolution in April: Ready in 5, Full in 9, Cold Add 3

‘Ready in 5, Full in 9, Cold Add 3’ –a breakthrough in EV charging arrives Stunning Z9GT to make European debut on 8 April, offering FLASH Charging as fast as…

Škoda Auto hit another record year in 2025; will double its all-electric portfolio in 2026

Record financial results: Škoda Auto Group achieved all-time-high revenue of €30.1 bn (+8.3%) and operating profit of €2.5 bn (+8.6%); return on sales at 8.3% Sustained customer demand: 1,043,900 vehicles…