US Car News
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Milwaukee Impounded 354 Cars for Reckless Driving at $150 Plus $25 a Day
Milwaukee police impounded 354 vehicles in the 12 months to Nov. 5, 2026, under a city ordinance that a Wisconsin state law made possible, a total from data supplied by the alderman who wrote it, as Wisconsin Public Radio reported.Owners pay $150 for the tow, $25 for every day the vehicle sits in the lot…
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Tennessee Coverage Failure Fee Jumps From $25 to $500 on July 1, 2027
Starting Jan. 1, 2027, anyone registering a vehicle in Tennessee for the first time must document U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency or federally authorized temporary presence. Starting July 1, 2027, first-time registrations also need proof of insurance, and the state’s coverage failure fee rises from $25 to $500, with a continued fee up from $100…
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Man’s Tesla has 9% range left. Then he gets a message that he’s ‘too far from closest known charging station.’ Now the car refuses to start
“My 2004 Nissan Altima never left me stranded.”
UK Car News
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What DfT’s Proposed 2 Percent Meter Rule Means for Every New Public EV Charger
The Department for Transport proposes that every public electric car charge point sold or installed in Great Britain carries a meter that meets the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016, plus a cyber security standard and tamper protection. The meter would have to reach Class B, which DfT describes as measuring electricity to within 2% accuracy, and…
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Most New Cars Will Need Euro 7 From 29 November 2027, DfT Decides
The Department for Transport has decided that all new unlimited volume cars and vans registered in Great Britain from 29 November 2027 must meet the Euro 7 emission standard, with a statutory instrument still to come. The 29 November 2026 date that appears in Euro 7 headlines is the EU’s date for new vehicle types,…
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Older Drivers Pay £480 for Car Insurance, Still £65 Below Those in Their Fifties
Drivers aged 70 and over pay an average of £480 a year for car insurance, £65 less than the £545 paid by drivers in their fifties. The only step up is £23 from the £457 paid by drivers in their sixties, a rise of 5 percent. A licence must be renewed, free of charge, at…
Car Maintenance Tips
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What the New Private Parking Code Changes, and What Drivers Already Had in 2024
The £100 cap, the 40 per cent early payment discount, the £70 debt recovery fee and a 10 minute grace period at most car parks all sit in the industry code published in June 2024, so most of what is reported as new is not. The government’s code, laid before Parliament on 20 October 2026,…
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Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Owners Can Claim $10 a Day for Battery Delays
Owners and lessees of 2016 to 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrids whose high-voltage battery repair left the car waiting 60 days or longer under warranty can file for a Days Down Payment. The payment is $10 for each day Hyundai’s own records show the car waiting, so the 60-day minimum is worth $600, and the…
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What a Clogged Air Filter Actually Costs You (and the £10 Fix)
A replacement engine air filter costs about £10 ($13.40), yet some main dealers charge up to £100 ($134) to fit one. A blocked filter shows up as weaker acceleration, slightly worse fuel economy and, if it is badly blocked, a dashboard warning light. Published replacement intervals run from 10,000 to 36,000 miles, so the schedule…
Car Reviews
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Honda Super-N review: Pocket rocket city EV with serious smiles per mile
We drive one of the biggest surprises of the year – the award-winning Honda Super-N Once in a while a new car comes along with relatively little fanfare, yet it’s so good that it literally blows you away. The all-electric Honda Super-N is one such vehicle. The Japanese car maker is back in the EV…
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Fiat Grande Panda review: Retro-inspired hatchback is a little cracker
We get behind the wheel of the hybrid version of the Fiat Grande Panda Ever since the iconic original Giugiaro-styled city car of 1980, the Fiat Panda has always been a vehicle with a clear sense of purpose. Small, affordable, practical and full of personality, it has earned itself a special place in the automotive…
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Volkswagen ID.Polo review: VW’s found its EV mojo with this classy supermini
We get behind the wheel of the first all-electric VW Polo supermini The rise of multiple Chinese car brands may be grabbing the headlines, but it’s worth remembering that venerable Volkswagen has been the UK’s biggest-selling brand for the past five years. The Polo celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025 and more than 20 million…
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Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Owners Can Claim $10 a Day for Battery Delays
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