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Dutch company Pal-V is celebrating a milestone for its Liberty vehicle – billed as “the world’s first flying car”. From high-speed ovals to rigorous brake and noise pollution testing, the PAL-V Liberty is now allowed on public roads in the EU. This breakthrough means it’s another step closer to achieving …

Car insurance is a legal requirement for all motorists, but simple mistakes could lead to your insurer refusing to pay out or cancelling your policy. Providing false information or failing to update with changes of circumstance, whether accidentally or not, can invalidate your insurance meaning your insurer is able to …

With increasingly adverse weather conditions and darker afternoons because the clocks have gone back, autumn can be a challenging time on the road for drivers. In fact, an RAC study showed that a fortnight after the clocks go back, there is an annual average increase in car collisions of 5.1% …

More people are are driving for longer than even before. Today, two thirds of people aged 70 and over still hold a driving licence, compared with less than 40% in the mid 1990s. However, recently released road casualty figures for 2019 show a 9% increase in the number of people …

Loud passengers, driving in an unknown area and overtaking cyclists are among the biggest worries for drivers. A study of 2,000 motorists revealed almost half said other drivers make them more concerned on the roads than they do themselves, while a third said driving is often the most stressful time …

New research has revealed that less than a quarter of new cars have a manual handbrake fitted. CarGurus, the leading automotive shopping site, found that just 24% of new cars on sale in the UK today come with a manually operated handbrake, falling even further from 30% recorded last year. …

Eager learners are getting back behind the wheel as driving lessons resume across the country after months of lockdown caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. The UK’s largest pre-17 driving school, Young Driver, asked 1,000 motorists what advice they would give to youngsters just starting out on their driving journey as …

Not a lot of people know that there were more variants made of the classic Mini than any other British model. The buggy-like Mini Moke was arguably the most beloved of them all. Having proved unsuitable for the military, it ultimately achieved global popularity as a recreational and utility vehicle. …

Sadly, there are times when a complaint arise following a vehicle purchase, a repair, a service or after taking out a warranty agreement, The Motor Ombudsman is dedicated to the automotive sector and has these six golden rules for consumers to take into account when looking to conclude a motoring-related …

Product review: Kumho Crugen KL33 tyre for SUVs There are few things more stressful for owners of older cars than the annual MOT test. My anxiety was heightened this year because I bought a 4×4 in an online auction during lockdown and there’s always that nagging feeling that you’ve unknowingly …