ar Women really are safer behind the wheel than men, study shows By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 23:34:43 GMT Researchers from the University of Westminster examined accident information from police injury statistics, road traffic data and the national travel survey. Full Article
ar Popular Fords and VWs have 'serious security flaws' with connected tech By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 23:08:34 GMT Hackers were able to remotely access safety features, such as traction control and tyre pressure warning systems. Full Article
ar Millionaire wrecks $750,000 Porsche Mirage GT supercar while speeding round New York in lockdown By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 12:51:46 GMT Benjamin Chen, 33, lost control of the ultra-rare $750,000 Porsche Mirage GT at 7.30 am on Tuesday and plowed into a parked car in New York City, which remains under strict coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ar Traffic wardens in Kent deliver food parcels instead of parking tickets during coronavirus lockdown By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 19:44:11 GMT Parking officials in parts of Kent, including Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Malling are pocketing their full public sector salaries despite thousands of workers across the country being furloughed. Full Article
ar Gardener is left stunned after digging up a 1950s Ford Popular car By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 03:16:50 GMT John Brayshaw was passing time in the garden at his home in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire before stumbling across what appeared to be a Ford Popular. Full Article
ar Fuel prices are falling quickest in the West Midlands and is cheapest in Northern Ireland By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 08:17:13 GMT Data released by Forecourt Trader and the AA shows that a litre of unleaded on average is most expensive in London costing 113.6p while in Northern Ireland it is just 105.7p - an 8p difference. Full Article
ar The 2020 World Car of the Year is a model you CAN'T buy in the UK By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 09:22:40 GMT The Telluride is an eight-seat SUV that's broadly based on Kia's smaller Sorento - but is only sold in the US and is not planned for UK showrooms any time soon. Full Article
ar The most reliable second-hand family large SUVs By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 09:35:21 GMT Large SUVs often loaded with equipment and electronic systems that can go wrong - resulting in high repair bills if you need to get issues fixed. These are the older models to search for - and avoid. Full Article
ar Jaguar Land Rover puts brakes on as car sales slump 30% since start of the year By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:15:10 GMT City insiders said the miserable data for the three months to March 31 reflected the impact of the coronavirus lockdown on Britain's biggest car maker Jaguar Land Rover. Full Article
ar Shocking moment speeding car hits a roundabout and launches into the air By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:51:39 GMT The silver Suzuki Swift cut down a pine tree in mid-air and narrowly missed a statue of the Pope before crashing into buildings at a cemetery in Rąbień, Lodz, Poland on Easter Sunday. Full Article
ar Coronavirus car-free zones coming in for London, Manchester and Brighton By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:44:22 GMT Hackney Council in East London and Brighton are drawing up plans for car-free zones and Manchester already has one running through its city centre. Full Article
ar 'Sunday driver' effect causes more fatal accidents per head in rural areas By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 23:13:26 GMT Researchers studied car accidents in England and Wales over a decade to see if the size of the city a crash happened in affected its severity. Full Article
ar The car brands with the most distracting infotainment systems By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:48:42 GMT Around one in seven accidents on the road are caused by motorists being distracted and a quarter of all deaths are due to drivers not being focused on the road, latest government stats show. Full Article
ar This 1964 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 has gone from barn-find to beauty By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:09:50 GMT Given that Series 1 E-Types - especially this model - are by far the most valuable, the cost associated with bringing the Jag back from the dead makes financial as well as sentimental sense. Full Article
ar Volvo is already fitting new cars with 112mph speed limiters By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:15:12 GMT Volvo has taken the decision to introduce the technology ahead of a mandatory requirement in 2022 as part of efforts to eliminate all road deaths and serious injuries in its vehicles. Full Article
ar Covidiot leads police on 151mph chase up the M1 as chief warns offences have doubled under lockdown By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:57:57 GMT Drivers were caught driving at 'extreme speeds' on quiet roads over the Easter weekend, including a man who was clocked at 151mph on the M1 near London as he led police on a high-speed chase. Full Article
ar Car finance borrowers to get three-month payment holiday, FCA proposes By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:36:52 GMT The FCA said those who used PCPs, Hire Purchase or Conditional Sale agreements to buy a car would be able to temporarily put payments on hold without cars being repossessed. Full Article
ar The most reliable new cars, according to the motorists who own them By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 08:30:11 GMT Owners were asked to rate both the build quality and reliability of their cars to give an overall score out of 100%. The data also includes the percentage of cars that drivers said have gone wrong recently. Full Article
ar Council workmen are ridiculed after painting 'Britain's narrowest Keep Clear signs' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:11:46 GMT Residents were baffled after the markings appeared at the end of Horseshoe Road in Spalding, Lincolnshire over the weekend. Full Article
ar MPs launch inquiry into e-scooter safety ahead of trials amid road chaos fears By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:48:51 GMT The Department for Transport (DfT) last month revealed the electric scooters, capable of 30mph, will be trialled in select cities as part of plans for a 'transport revolution'. Full Article
ar Electric vehicles are 'almost THREE TIMES greener' than petrol or diesel cars By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:25:03 GMT A new tool compares the CO2 outputs of petrol and diesel models and the environmental impact of electric cars using carbon emission for electricity production and mining and refining battery materials. Full Article
ar Classic Ferrari 250 GTE used by the Polizia in Rome in the 1960s is up for sale By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:17:07 GMT The Ferrari 250 spend six years in service chasing criminals through the streets of Rome, making it the most stylish paddy wagon to have patrolled roads. Full Article
ar Admiral car insurance customers receive £25 automatic refund By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:17:11 GMT Admiral says it is refunding its customers in recognition of the fact that there have been fewer cars on the road during the lockdown and it expects this to result in fewer claims. Full Article
ar Coronavirus UK: Car theft rises 60% during lockdown By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:00:32 GMT Car theft has rocketed by up to 60 per cent in parts of the UK as experts warn British motorists their vehicles are at greater risk during the lockdown (pictured, MailOnline map showing rise of car thefts). Full Article
ar How UK car makers are leaping into action in the war against coronavirus By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:26:53 GMT Auto operations have shifted from assembling hundreds of motors each day to developing and manufacturing life-saving technology and providing services for those in greatest need. Full Article
ar Jaguar E-Type voted best British car ever but the Mini is only THIRD By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:34:20 GMT While the E-Type's win comes as little surprise, we were shocked to see the Mini down in third. To set the record straight, you can tell us which you think is the best British motor of all time in our own poll. Full Article
ar Toyota launches new Yaris Cross compact SUV during lockdown By www.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
ar Motorists can get a coronavirus car finance payment freeze By www.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
ar Beware the SORN sites charging £40 to take your car off the road By www.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
ar How much do speeding fines add to car insurance costs? By www.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
ar The Metro, Panda and Astra are now 40-year-old classics By www.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
ar Will you be able to bag a deal on a new car once lockdown lifts? By www.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
ar How many drivers with 12 points on their licence are on the road? By www.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
ar How much more do men pay for car insurance compared to women? By www.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
ar Rolls-Royce says it will be the first UK car maker to resume production from 4 May By www.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
ar Heart-stopping moment armed police Taser suspect after high speed chase By www.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
ar What impact has coronavirus had on the UK car industry? By www.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
ar The 14 car makers that haven't introduced measures to block keyless car crime By www.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
ar Ford publishes 64-page 'playbook' for car factories following Covid-19 By www.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
ar Boy, 5, who stole his parents' car is given Lamborghini joy ride by a fellow sports car lover By www.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
ar Old RAF airbase is packed with £35m worth of unsold cars amid covid-19 crisis By www.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
ar Australian tourist in New York is charged $13,000 for a coronavirus test over mild flu-like symptoms By www.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
ar Why police think Telstra trechnician Bradley Robert Edwards is the notorious Claremont serial killer By www.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
ar Bizarre in-flight meltdown of Brisbane teacher Anthony Scott before being hit by a truck and killed By www.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
ar Indian pharmacist dies after drinking chemical mix they made to come up with coronavirus treatment By www.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
ar Richard Branson clears way to sell half his £1.6billion stake in Virgin Galactic By www.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
ar Man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery slaying claims he was only a 'witness' as he says he is getting threats By www.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
ar New South Wales FINALLY announces it will start relaxing lockdown restrictions this week By www.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
ar Exhausted parents share hilarious stories about their 'lockdown confessions' By www.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
ar Massive $310million relief package is announced for drought-affected Aussie farmers and communities By www.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