dailymail.co.uk Toyota launches new Yaris Cross compact SUV during lockdown By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:48:41 GMT The news of a new model comes as UK car dealers were told they can sell motors to customers as well as deliver them, as long as the government's strict guidelines on social distancing are upheld. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk We reveal what motorists need to know during the coronavirus pandemic By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:53:05 GMT With strict restrictions to prevent people leaving their homes during the Covid-19 pandemic, what does it mean for car owners? Can you still drive? What's the deal with MOTs and servicing? Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Motorists can get a coronavirus car finance payment freeze By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:37:20 GMT Finance companies should not take steps to end the agreement or repossess the vehicle during the payment freeze period and customers will be allowed to continue driving their cars, says the FCA. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Police chief slams national guidance on driving for exercise By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:36:06 GMT Shaun Sawyer, chief constable for Devon and Cornwall police, said the guidance was 'poor' and would lead to people heading into his force area, which is not what communities want. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Beware the SORN sites charging £40 to take your car off the road By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 10:02:17 GMT With people looking to reduce monthly outgoings during the lockdown, one cut back is to declare a car as SORN to avoid tax and insurance costs - however, drivers are being urged not to pay to do so. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Ford unveils a 170mph ELECTRIC Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 dragster By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 20:16:32 GMT The one-off drag racer can complete a quarter-mile sprint in less than 8 seconds and even comes with its own wheelie-bar to stop it from flipping under acceleration and a built-in parachute to it slow down. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk A fifth of motorists claim they'll drive LESS after lockdown By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:59:42 GMT Once restrictions are scaled back, seeing family members unsurprisingly topped the list of first car journeys - though the second priority was to travel to a hairdressers to get a much-needed trim. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Almost half of people have seen a rise in speeding during lockdown By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:31:20 GMT Roads with 30mph limits that have been found to be most lethal, with Department for Transport data showing that 60% of all accidents and 34% of all traffic-related fatalities occur in these zones. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk How much do speeding fines add to car insurance costs? By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:22:56 GMT Home Secretary Priti Patel slammed 'extraordinary dangerous driving' being witnessed during the lockdown - and motorists are now being warned their premiums will soar if caught speeding. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk The Metro, Panda and Astra are now 40-year-old classics By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:00:11 GMT We've cast our minds back 40 years to identify 10 cars that now - technically - could qualify for free classic car taxation, from unlikely motors to iconic models that hit the market in 1980. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Will you be able to bag a deal on a new car once lockdown lifts? By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:13:34 GMT Experts said that as soon as demand outstrips supply, motor dealers will 'look to reduce incentives and discounts' Full Article
dailymail.co.uk How many drivers with 12 points on their licence are on the road? By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:02:09 GMT A staggering 9,349 people are currently legally being allowed to drive despite having accrued 12 points or more on their licence, according to figures revealed by the DVLA. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk How much more do men pay for car insurance compared to women? By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:40:21 GMT On average, men pay £581 annually to insurance their motor and women £460, according to comparison website MoneySupermarket. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Sheffield City Council's ANPR camera network left OPEN to hackers By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:54:14 GMT Some 8.6m records of vehicles movements made by thousands of people that have been captured using 100 cameras around the city, were available to view on the internet. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Rolls-Royce says it will be the first UK car maker to resume production from 4 May By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:51:30 GMT Bosses said that 1,000 employees - half the total workforce - would be back making Phantom, Wraith, Dawn and Cullinan models. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Speeding offences in London were up 650% last week By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 14:47:17 GMT Some 2,020 speeding offences were enforced across London last week - an eight-fold increase compared to the same seven days in 2019. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Heart-stopping moment armed police Taser suspect after high speed chase By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:27:15 GMT Officers in the Trojan Proactive Unit recognised a car with links to criminal activity and set off in pursuit of the driver in Barnet on April 14, with a high speed chase unfolding in broad daylight. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk What impact has coronavirus had on the UK car industry? By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:42:51 GMT With many vehicle makers closing near the end of the month in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, just 78,767 vehicles left factory gates during the month, 47,428 fewer than March last year. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Driving test centres with the highest and lowest first-time pass rates By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 09:32:40 GMT With all driving tests suspended until 20 June due to coronavirus, there'll be a backlog of learners desperate to take their practical test. Here's where they have the best chance of passing first time. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk The 14 car makers that haven't introduced measures to block keyless car crime By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:12:56 GMT Only two brands, Mercedes and Tesla, told the consumer association that they had issued a fix across their entire range of new and existing cars. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Ford publishes 64-page 'playbook' for car factories following Covid-19 By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 16:20:50 GMT The document outlines new measures, including temperature scans for all staff, requirements to wear face masks, working stations separated by 6 feet, and the closure of on-site gyms and canteens. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk UK roads could become 'dangerous postcode lotteries' during lockdown By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 15:51:32 GMT Nick Freeman said the decision by some police forces not to pursue low-level speeding cases will mean motorists in certain parts of the country will effectively have the green light to put their foot down. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Boy, 5, who stole his parents' car is given Lamborghini joy ride by a fellow sports car lover By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 04:34:29 GMT A fiive-year-old boy who drove off in his parents' car ended up being given a ride in a Lamborghini thanks to a friendly Utah resident who was encouraged by the Adrian Zamarripa's story. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Old RAF airbase is packed with £35m worth of unsold cars amid covid-19 crisis By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:06:24 GMT The brutal impact of the pandemic on the economy was laid bare yesterday by figures showing that fewer than 1,000 new cars were sold to private consumers last month. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Fishermen at Sydney's Curl Curl beach recall moment they were rescued by helicopter after boat sank By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:23:11 GMT Tim Watson and his friend Guy were out fishing 12kms off Sydney's Curl Curl beach on Saturday when their bilge pump gave up and filled the boat with water. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Australian tourist in New York is charged $13,000 for a coronavirus test over mild flu-like symptoms By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:30:28 GMT The traveller was asked to pay up for being shuffled around the New York hospital for five hours and eventually being ejected without ever having a test done. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Why police think Telstra trechnician Bradley Robert Edwards is the notorious Claremont serial killer By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:58:54 GMT Accused serial killer Bradley Robert Edwards, now 51. was just 19 when he donned a woman's nightie, crept into a bedroom and climbed on top of a sleeping Perth teenager in 1988. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Bizarre in-flight meltdown of Brisbane teacher Anthony Scott before being hit by a truck and killed By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:21:08 GMT Anthony Stott was fatally hit by a truck in northern New South Wales less than 24 hours after stepping off a plane at Brisbane airport on February 9. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Indian pharmacist dies after drinking chemical mix they made to come up with coronavirus treatment By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:41:47 GMT K Sivanesan, 47, and his colleague Rajkumar worked for a herbal medicine company and tested their treatment - a mix of nitric oxide and sodium nitrate - at a home in southern Chennai city. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Richard Branson clears way to sell half his £1.6billion stake in Virgin Galactic By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:24:10 GMT The Virgin Group boss came under fire last month for asking the UK government for £500million of support for his airline businesses, which have been paralysed in the pandemic. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk How TikTok could help you survive the Covid-19 lockdown By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 21:11:30 GMT Psychologist Dr Julie Smith, pictured, has attracted 700,000 followers who follow her TikTok tips about practical methods of coping with mental illness. Even the World Health Organization uses TikTok. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Elon Musk says Tesla HQ 'will move to Texas or Nevada immediately' By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 21:26:32 GMT The disgruntled CEO took to a comment thread on Twitter to share that he was also planning to file a lawsuit against Alameda County. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery slaying claims he was only a 'witness' as he says he is getting threats By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:26:46 GMT William 'Roddie' Bryan was seen for the first time since his cellphone footage exposing the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, 25, was leaked this week. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk New coronavirus hospitalizations down to lowest number since the lockdown began in New York By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:46:46 GMT There were 572 new hospitalizations due to coronavirus reported in New York on Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday. This is the lowest number since the lockdown on March 20. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk New South Wales FINALLY announces it will start relaxing lockdown restrictions this week By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:48:50 GMT Up to ten patrons will be allowed to visit cafes and restaurants and five people can visit another person's home under an anticipated easing of coronavirus restrictions in New South Wales. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Why state leaders need to end lockdown now By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 00:04:14 GMT Leaders in Victoria and New South Wales refused to make any changes and suggested most rules will be in place until June - even though we've had only four coronavirus deaths in the past week. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Exhausted parents share hilarious stories about their 'lockdown confessions' By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 00:07:09 GMT Exhausted Australian parents are sharing their hilarious stories about being stuck at home with their children during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Sydney mother defends decision to take her son to COVID-19 lockdown protest By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 02:25:37 GMT Renee Altakrity had her four-year-old son pulled from her arms by police during the 'Exercise My Rights' protest outside New South Wales parliament house on Saturday. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Pauline Hanson slams purchase of Australian water by China as 'disgraceful' By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 02:44:05 GMT One Nation founder Pauline Hanson said the ability of foreign owned companies to access water and set the market price was crippling farmers, and called on the government to step in. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk How Aussie father with COVID-19 survived being stranded in West African hospital By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 02:54:14 GMT Perth father and FIFO worker Gareth Jones feared for his live when he caught COVID-19 after flying into Western Africa. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Massive $310million relief package is announced for drought-affected Aussie farmers and communities By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 02:55:33 GMT Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro announced the $310million package for drought-affected farmers and communities. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk NRL referees consider going on strike in protest of plans to revert back to one official By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 03:23:16 GMT ARLC chairman Peter V'landys is hoping to finalise the seven year TV deal with Fox Sports and Channel 9 by Friday and give a much needed financial injection to the cash strapped NRL. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Embattled Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad RESIGNS over corruption probe By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 03:56:02 GMT Former Queensland Deputy Premier Jackie Trad announced she is stepping down after it was revealed she is facing an integrity probe for the second time in 12 months. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Meet the man taking over Shane Fitzsimmons as Rural Fire Service boss and his plans for fire season By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 03:59:46 GMT The 56-year-old is a 40-year veteran of the RFS and has begun planning for the impending bushfire season that he predicts will begin in August. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Tinder catfish scam saw 16 women show up to the same Sydney live gig to meet 'Ruby' By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 04:26:16 GMT Ruby, 27, told her Tinder matches she would meet them for a single date at Cafe Lounge for a live music gig at 7pm on Wednesday June 5. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Victoria sees another coronavirus spike with ten new cases overnight - as NSW relaxes restrictions By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 04:51:32 GMT Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said eight of the new cases were under investigation while one was confirmed to Cedar Meats and the other was a traveller. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Kmart shopper use pie maker to create oozing rocky road pastry tarts with leftover Easter eggs By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 04:53:51 GMT An Australian home cook has wowed foodies after using Kmart's popular pie maker to create oozing rocky road pastry tarts with leftover Easter eggs. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Sunrise host Matt Doran breaks down over his mother's battle with mystery disease By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 05:31:32 GMT Weekend Sunrise host Matt Doran has broken down on air in an emotional tribute to his mother Paula for Mother's Day. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Bartenders get back to pouring drinks in Las Vegas as dine-in restaurants reopen By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:30:35 GMT On Saturday, Phase One of Nevada's 'Roadmap to Recovery' officially commenced, with some nonessential businesses able to open for the first time in seven weeks. Full Article
dailymail.co.uk Erin Molan shuts down anti-vaxxer NRL WAG for comparing herself to Holocaust victim Anne Frank By dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:36:56 GMT Shanelle Cartwright, the wife of Gold Coast Titans forward Bryce Cartwright, posted the image of the teenage Holocaust victim to her Instagram story on Friday. Full Article