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Shameless thieves nick car number plates in spate across Bedford

Andersen EV's production facilities in Stewartby

Jobs up for grabs as electric home charging company in Bedford expands

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Fall in low-emission vehicles registered in Bedford

The Dacia Spring will go on sale in the UK in mid-2024

Dacia confirms Europe’s cheapest electric car is coming to the UK

The UK's best and worst service stations for EV owners have been named (Image: Adobe Stock/Gridserve)

The UK's best and worst motorway service stations for electric cars

The car was stolen from outside a hotel in Yorkshire (Photo: Wheeler Dealers)

Wheeler Dealers classic Fiesta stolen ahead of star appearance

11 little-know European driving laws that could land you with a fine

How to pack your car for a holiday or road trip

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Car theft hot spots named: where does your region rank?

Explainer What to do if you see a dog in a hot car - the law explained

Thousands of driving tests cancelled in June as examiners strike

What to do if your test is cancelled as DVSA issues list of dates and locations affected by latest strike action over pay and conditions

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Renault Austral review: a frugal hybrid fit for the whole family

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect Active (Photo: Ford)

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect review: the little van that can

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Vauxhall Corsa updates brings new looks and improved EV range

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe is the first hybrid version of Jeep's flagship SUV (Photo: Jeep)

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe review: Hybrid 4x4 squares up to tough rivals

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Subaru XV review: bombproof build can't diguise hybrid shortcomings

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Maserati Grecale review: Stylish Italian SUV gunning for Porsche

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Why car insurance costs are up by more than £60 a year

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1.3m cars granted an MOT despite not meeting safety standards

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Sun sets on Rolls-Royce Dawn as convertible production ends

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2023 Suzuki Swace review: latest upgrades keep family estate on track

Land Rover launches Classic Defender Works V8 Islay Edition

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How to pass the driving theory test: driving expert’s 7 top tips

Classic fast Fords set to fetch £800k as RS Cosworths race to auction

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Volvo XC40 Recharge review: premium EV offers relaxed refinement

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Pothole damage related breakdowns jump by 40% in a year, RAC reveals

Drivers may consider a car's colour for safety as well as aesthetic reasons (photo: Adobe)

Does a car’s colour have an impact on its safety?

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Land Rover Defender 130 gets 493bhp V8 and ‘extreme adventure’ pack

New Outbound pack joins more powerful variant in updated model list with adventure-focused specification

Skoda's EV line-up will grow from two to six models (Photo: Skoda)

Skoda plans 6 new EVs by 2026, including electric estate and £22k SUV

Do you own an electric vehicle?

Head of ops at popular car brand answers burning questions on going electric

Young drivers are seeking out newer and more expensive models than ever (Photo: Shutterstock)

First car price hits £6.6k as new drivers turn to bank of mum and dad

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‘Double trouble’ on roads as 32m bank holiday road trips planned

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Volkswagen ID.7 flagship EV revealed with 435-mile range

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Used car prices ‘virtually unchanged’ in 2023, says AA Cars

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Majority of drivers want return of smart motorway hard shoulders

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EV drivers warned about ‘dangerous’ charger cables sold on Amazon

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Asda to make home deliveries with 'self-driving' electric cars

Rishi Sunak has scrapped smart motorways. Credit: Getty/Adobe Stock/Kim Mogg

All new smart motorway projects scrapped over safety and cost concerns

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Drivers face postcode lottery as garage bills vary by £94 an hour

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Skoda concept grille gives pedestrians the green light to cross

The BlueCruise system uses cameras and radar to monitor the car’s surroundings (Image: Ford)

Ford gets Britain’s first approval for hands-off ‘self-driving’ system

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How to spot new wing mirror insurance scam after fraud expert warning

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The driving test centres with Britain’s best and worst pass rates

Honda Jazz EX Style (Photo: Honda)

Honda Jazz EX Style review: space and economy strike the right note

Kia EV6 GT (Photo: Kia)

Kia EV6 GT review: Are electric cars fun?

We find out whether a high-powered electric crossover is a match for old-school muscle

The Mazda CX-60 bucks the trend with a large-capacity diesel (Photo: Mazda)

2023 Mazda CX-60 Diesel review: A new direction or end of the road?

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Paul Walker’s Fast & Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R up for auction

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DVSA makes major driving test changes to tackle waiting times

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Diesel drivers being ripped off as price kept ‘outrageously’ high

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Major change sees councils scrap pay and display parking meters

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New Ford Capri: iconic name to return as electric crossover

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Two in three drivers fear relaxing MOT rules will put lives at risk

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Banned: the ‘23’ number plates withheld by the DVLA for being too rude

The Lego Icons Classic Land Rover Defender 90 (Photo: Lego Group)

Lego Icons launches Classic Land Rover Defender adventure set

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2023 Ford Explorer: family SUV leads Ford’s shift to electric line-up