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Car thefts increase after lockdown

Easing of coronavirus lockdown leads to 32% increase in car thefts according to Tracker
Published 24 August 2021
Research shows extent of lockdown speeding

Can you go for a drive during the lockdown?

As pubs and restaurants across the UK begin to open indoors, motorists are beginning to wonder what the rules are for driving.
Published 17 May 2021

Coronavirus: Can I buy a car during lockdown?

With Britain's exit from lockdown now firmly underway, people are once again turning their thoughts to driving,
Published 12 April 2021
February new car sales lowest for more than 60 years

Coronavirus continues to hit British car sales

Coronavirus hit new car sales yet again in February, with sales dropping by more than 35% compared to the same month last year.
Published 04 March 2021
Littering motorists to be caught on camera as instances rise

New cameras to catch littering motorists

Drivers could be fined up to £120 for dropping rubbish out of their cars after new camera technology is installed.
Published 01 March 2021
Coronavirus: Demand for used diesel cars has surged during pandemic

Car buyers turn to used diesels during coronavirus

Demand for used diesel cars surged by a quarter during 2020 as people sought an economical alternative to public transport, new data suggests.
Published 04 February 2021
What to do if your car is due an MOT during the coronavirus lockdown

Coronavirus: Can I still get my car MOT'd?

Travel is now only permitted in certain circumstances due to the lockdown, but some people will be due to get an MOT over the next few weeks.
Published 19 January 2021
AA driving instructors suffering ‘anxiety and debt’ over franchise payments during lockdown

AA instructors rebel over coronavirus payments

AA driving instructors are threatening to cancel direct debits after after it insisted they would need to defer payments
Published 13 January 2021
Start of F1 season delayed by coronavirus for second year in a row

Start of F1 season delayed by coronavirus

For the second year running, the coronavirus has forced changes to the beginning of the Formula One season.
Published 12 January 2021
Tesla comes within touching distance of half a million cars target for 2020, despite coronavirus pandemic

Tesla delivered nearly 500,000 cars in 2020

Tesla came within a whisker of achieving its deliveries target of 500,000 units in 2020, despite the damage done by the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 04 January 2021
How coronavirus plagued the UK car market in 2020

How coronavirus plagued the UK car market in 2020

Covid-19 has caused major problems across the UK automotive industry, but hope remains for a strong recovery in 2021.
Published 28 December 2020
Lorry drivers stuck at border will be given access to France upon negative coronavirus test

Deal struck with France to allow freight to resume

The chief of the Road Haulage Association has praised the Transport Secretary after a deal was struck allowing essential travel to France.
Published 23 December 2020