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Five essential checks before driving during the heatwave

With highs of 37C forecast, it’s not just you who needs to keep cool; the mechanical components under your bonnet can face real problems as temperatures rise. Last year the RAC reported a 20% increase in vehicle breakdowns when temperatures regularly exceeded 30C, with overheating engines, failing batteries, and tyre blowouts among the most common …
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The Benefits of Exploring the UK by Road

The UK offers an incredible variety of landscapes, historic landmarks, charming villages, vibrant cities, and coastal destinations, making it an ideal place to explore by road. Travelling this way allows visitors to experience the country’s diversity at their own pace while enjoying the freedom to discover places that may not appear on a typical itinerary. …
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The Automotive Trends Enthusiasts Are Following in 2026

The automotive world continues to evolve at an impressive pace, and enthusiasts are embracing a wide range of trends in 2026 that combine performance, technology, sustainability, and personalisation. While traditional motoring passions remain strong, drivers are increasingly interested in innovations that enhance the driving experience while reflecting changing lifestyles and consumer preferences. From advanced vehicle …
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Powerstroke vs Cummins vs Duramax: Which North American Diesel Engine Is Actually Worth Modifying?

If you’ve spent any time around diesel truck forums, you’ve probably seen this argument play out hundreds of times. Ford guys swear by the Powerstroke. Ram owners won’t hear a word against the Cummins. And anyone rolling a GM pickup with a Duramax tends to back up their argument with dyno sheets. But here’s the …
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BYD brings lightning-fast EV ‘Flash Charging’ to UK

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has officially debuted its 1,500kW Flash Charging technology in the UK. Capable of adding hundreds of miles of range to an EV in just five minutes, the game-changing technology is another significant breakthrough in BYD’s aim to break down the final barriers to electric car adoption. BYD gave a live …
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Illuminated Car Emblems: The Aftermarket Upgrade That’s Taken Over Car Culture

Head to any decent car gathering in 2026, and one detail immediately jumps out that would’ve seemed bizarre half a decade back: lit-up brand emblems. This isn’t fancy main beams, daytime running light bars, or neon floor glow kits—we’re talking the official brand logos fitted to front grilles and trunk lids, softly backlit in crisp …
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Xpeng G6 review

We test drive a new car from a new brand – the all-electric Xpeng G6 mid-sized electric SUV Xpeng, one of the latest EV brands from China to reach the UK, has its work cut out. Just for starters, its new family SUV is pitched against the Tesla Model Y – the biggest-selling electric car …
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