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Whether you’re off to your favourite festival or on a family holiday this summer, it’s likely you’ll be enduring a long car journey. To save your sanity, Martin Cariven of car finance specialist Moneybarn has put together his five top tips to prepare you for the hours on the road. …

Electric vehicles (EVs) are more popular than ever with May seeing an 18.7% increase in the number of new pure electric vehicles registered, according to the SMMT. For motorists looking for a used electric vehicle, vehicle valuation experts at HPI have selected five of the best EVs to buy for …

Have you stopped dreaming about buying a Bugatti Chiron because you think it’s way out of your league? Well, think again. The new LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron has been unveiled, and though it’s not quite the real thing, this 1:8 scale supercar is available for just £329.99. The model brings …

Two years on from the UK launch of the iconic Ford Mustang, some 6,000 examples have found homes here in the land of potholes, congestion and scenic countryside. Globally, Ford sold some 125,809 Mustangs in 146 countries in 2017, making it the world’s best-selling sports coupe (minus the accent). But …

Tyres are one of the most misunderstood and least appreciated components of a car. Surprisingly, considering they are the only part of a car that is in contact with the road, they are often known as a “stress purchase” – usually driven by necessity rather than desire. Yet your choice …

UK drivers spend some 42 hours deciding on their next car – and around a third of that time is now spent on choosing the right kind of finance, according to new research. The survey from AA Cars, the AA’s used car website, found that despite advances such as online …

Many drivers put off cleaning their cars due to lack of time or patience, but keeping on top of this can ensure your vehicle looks good and stays fresher for longer. A lot of off-the-shelf products are expensive to buy, so leading car supermarket, The Car People, has pulled together …

Brits hire an estimated two million cars abroad every year, according to the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association – but are you getting the best deal? We’ve teamed up with Hitachi Personal Finance to help cash-conscious holidaymakers save money on their rental car and avoid possible extra costs. Read these top tips on …

Goodwood is famous to petrol heads the world over for its hugely popular Festival of Speed, Revival and historic racing events. However, earlier this week I was invited to a special Media Drive Day featuring most of Goodwood’s main automotive partners, including Rolls-Royce, McLaren, Ferrari, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley, …

Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to expect the unexpected on rural road journeys this summer. Although traffic levels are generally lighter, rural roads account for nearly 60% of all fatalities (a total of 943 in 2015, compared with 577 on urban roads). “Driving in …