US Car News
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Man gets into car that matches license plate on Uber app. It’s the wrong one. Then the driver refuses to let him out
“And somehow I still got into the wrong vehicle.”
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Florida woman parks $80,000 BMW in 30-minute spot. Minutes later, her car gets towed. That’s not the worst part: ‘It’s already throwing codes’
“Check engine light is still on. Just fantastic.”
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GM Recalls 67,380 EVs That Can Briefly Lose Braking at Low Speeds
General Motors is recalling 67,380 Cadillac Lyriq, Vistiq and Celestiq and Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles under NHTSA campaign 26V717 for brake software that can cut braking for a moment at low speed.The free fix is a software update, sent over the air to owners who accepted GM’s terms or installed at a GM dealer, and…
UK Car News
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Every Driver in Heels or Boots Risks Up to 9 Points and Unlimited Fines
A warning in the Express says heels, chunky winter boots and party shoes can bring a charge if police judge the footwear stops a driver controlling the car. Careless driving carries 3 to 9 penalty points and a Level 5 fine that has no ceiling, while a breach of the proper control rule carries 3…
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Every Driver Carrying a Child Under 14 Risks a £500 Court Fine
The driver answers for a child who is not properly restrained, facing a £100 fixed penalty at the roadside and up to £500 if the case reaches court. Across 2023 to 2025 the 31 police forces that answered Freedom of Information requests issued 5,533 fixed penalty notices over child seats and belts, and 64 per…
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Lancashire Bus Lane Fines Fell 28.8 Percent but One Gate Still Issued 26,426 Notices
Lancashire County Council’s civil enforcement report for 2025-26 counts 65,098 bus lane and bus gate penalty notices, 28.8 percent fewer than the 91,369 issued a year earlier. Two Corporation Street bus gates, Marsh Lane with 26,426 notices and Heatley Street with 12,808, produced 39,234 of them, or 60.3 percent of the county total. A notice…
Car Maintenance Tips
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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…
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How to Drive on Ice and Snow (Keep Up to Ten Times the Gap)
Pull away gently in the highest gear that works, then brake and accelerate as softly as you can. The Highway Code sets a two-second gap behind the car in front on fast roads and allows up to ten times that on ice, which is 20 seconds. Rule 228 says to stay home in icy or…
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Rapid Charging Slows Right Down in the Cold, and the Car Does It on Purpose
The car’s battery management system sets how much power a cold battery accepts at a rapid charger, lower than on a mild day. A US government laboratory’s model of one fleet of 2012 Leafs puts the charge reached after 30 minutes 22 to 36 per cent lower at 0 degrees than at 25. Nissan’s 2023…
Car Reviews
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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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I travelled down the Champs-Élysées and around the Arc de Triomphe in a self-driving car
Do you think a semi-autonomous vehicle is capable of taking on one of the most chaotic traffic experiences in Europe? Way back in 2014 I drove to the Paris Motor Show. The last bit of the journey took me to the Champs-Élysées and involved circumnavigating the iconic Arc de Triomphe. With 12 converging avenues, no…
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