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Fiat Brava is heading for extinction

Only a handful of certain cars remain on the road

Some well-known cars are on the verge of extinction from UK roads, making them rarer than most supercars.
Published 27 August 2021
UK van production increases

Van production increases as more shop online

Commercial vehicle output has risen for the fifth month in a row, according to figures released by the SMMT.
Published 27 August 2021
Yodel

Yodel drivers may strike

Lorry drivers at parcel delivery firm Yodel are currently voting on potential strike action after failing to reach agreement with the company.
Published 26 August 2021
Britain's drivers buying fewer UK-made cars

UK car production drops

Car manufacturing output in the UK fell by 37.6% in July, marking the worst July performance since 1956, according to SMMT's figures.
Published 26 August 2021
Lorries

76,000 extra HGV drivers needed

A large shortage of HGV drivers in Britain – partly caused by Brexit and Covid - is leading to supply-chain issues and shortages.
Published 25 August 2021
Michael Schumacher - by Motorsport Images

Trailer for Schumacher film

Netflix has released a trailer for an upcoming documentary chronicling the life and career Michael Schumacher.
Published 25 August 2021
Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate edition

New Ultimate Range Rover Sport SVR

Land Rover’s specialist customisation division, SVO, has released images of its new Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate edition.
Published 25 August 2021
Sleeping with Art exhibition

New car art exhibition

Sleeping with Art is a “new immersive art and automotive experience” taking place next month — September 23rd and 24th — in Hertfordshire.
Published 24 August 2021
Diesel demand continues to drop as new UK car sales stabilise

Used car prices increase 15%

New data released by Auto Trader shows a notably strong demand for used cars leading to price increases across much of the UK marketplace.
Published 24 August 2021

Car thefts increase after lockdown

Easing of coronavirus lockdown leads to 32% increase in car thefts according to Tracker
Published 24 August 2021
Learner drivers struggle to book tests amid backlog

Chronic shortage of driving instructors

Driving test backlog could stretch into 2022
Published 23 August 2021
Extreme E

Extreme E goes to the Arctic

Greenland will play host to its first ever motorsport event this weekend — August 28th and 29th — as part of Extreme E.
Published 23 August 2021