Car thefts have soar by almost 50 per cent in the last five years, with a car being stolen every five minutes, according to new figures. Data from police forces around the UK reveals there has been a 45 per cent rise in reported thefts since 2014, before which there had been a six-year decline […]

An iconic Aston Martin DB5 car, used by Eon Productions to promote 1965 Bond film Thunderball, is to be sold at auction – complete with fully-functioning ‘Q Branch’ gadgets. One of two examples bought to promote the film and only four modified to the ‘Q Branch’ specifications from 1964 film Goldfinger, the DB5 features Browning […]

Car dealers around the country have pushed up their new car discounts by more than 10 per cent since February, offering buyers the chance to save thousands of pounds as they try to maintain sales in a struggling market. Data from consumer title What Car? has revealed that dealerships are now offering cash savings worth […]

Bentley has unveiled its all-new Flying Spur with a promise that the luxury saloon brings new levels of technology, luxury and performance to the segment. Designed and built in Crewe, Bentley says the new Flying Spur is a “technical tour de force” and the most advanced luxury grand touring saloon in the world. The third-generation […]

A blanket ban on parking on pavements could leave thousands of drivers with nowhere to park their cars, according to a leading motorists’ organisation. IAM Roadsmart has warned that a complete ban on the practice would make life harder for motorists and lead to demands for cash-strapped councils to provide more parking spaces. The driver […]

Government changes to policies around car insurance have cost British drivers a collective £7.8bn since 2015, according to new estimates. Changes to insurance tax premiums and personal injury payments are estimated to have added £208 to the cost of car insurance for every driver in the country, according to figures from comparethemarket. Tax increase Since […]

Used car buyers are more likely than ever to be caught out by a car with doctored mileage, according to new data. The number of cars that have been “clocked” has risen by 30 per cent in the last five years, with an estimated one in 14 now showing an inaccurate mileage. According to vehicle […]

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) could face an inquiry by the information watchdog after it emerged that it released personal details of 23 million motorists last year. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has confirmed that it is looking into issues around the sharing of driver data to third parties after motoring groups questioned […]

Honda – a car maker famous for performance cars such as the Civic Type R and NSX – has claimed a new world speed record, with a lawnmower. The Japanese brand’s Mean Mower V2 has officially been named the world’s fastest accelerating lawnmower by Guinness World Records after racing to 100mph in just 6.29 seconds. […]