v 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
v Speeding motorists taking advantage of deserted roads since the lockdown By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:29:52 GMT Since the lockdown was enforced on 23 March there has been a 'sharp deterioration in driving behaviour, with a noticeable increase in speeding', according to telematics data. Full Article
v 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
v 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
v The speed demon addicted to living life on the edge: F1 driver Stirling Moss, by NEIL TWEEDIE By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:33:56 GMT Who do you think you are, sir? Stirling Moss? It was the disapproving question asked time and again - until police pulling over motorists grew too young to remember one of Britain's greatest racers. Full Article
v Formula One mourn the death of Stirling Moss as Valtteri Bottas and George Russell lead the tributes By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:27:55 GMT Moss, who was often described as the greatest driver never to win the World Championship, passed away in the early hours of Easter Sunday at his London home following a long battle with illness. Full Article
v 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
v '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
v 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
v 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
v Spike in older drivers giving up licences since Prince Philip's Sandringham crash By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:40:37 GMT Cases of motorists over the age of 70 surrendering licences rose from 6,612 in 2018 to 8,014 last year. That compared to a much smaller 10% rise in the 12 months previous. Full Article
v 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
v Petrol prices at 'rip-off levels' even before huge oil crash this week By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:13:51 GMT Howard Cox, founder of FairFuelUK, said the average prices of a litre of unleaded and diesel should be 98p and 106p respectively, but are around 10p higher on average at retailers. Full Article
v Vehicle ownership in the UK exceeds 40m for the first time ever By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 07:46:43 GMT Official figures show there were more than 35m cars and 5m commercial vehicles owned in the UK during 2019 - an increase of 1% and more than there has ever ever been on the road at the same time. Full Article
v Land Rover's new plug-in hybrid Discovery Sport and Evoque By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:11:00 GMT Its 4x4s have long been known for their thirstiness, but now Land Rover is launching two more frugal hybrids models. Full Article
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v We reveal what motorists need to know during the coronavirus pandemic By www.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
v 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
v Police chief slams national guidance on driving for exercise By www.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
v Ford unveils a 170mph ELECTRIC Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 dragster By www.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
v A fifth of motorists claim they'll drive LESS after lockdown By www.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
v Almost half of people have seen a rise in speeding during lockdown By www.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
v 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
v 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
v Driving test centres with the highest and lowest first-time pass rates By www.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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v How TikTok could help you survive the Covid-19 lockdown By www.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
v Elon Musk says Tesla HQ 'will move to Texas or Nevada immediately' By www.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
v New coronavirus hospitalizations down to lowest number since the lockdown began in New York By www.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
v Sydney mother defends decision to take her son to COVID-19 lockdown protest By www.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
v How Aussie father with COVID-19 survived being stranded in West African hospital By www.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
v 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
v NRL referees consider going on strike in protest of plans to revert back to one official By www.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
v Embattled Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad RESIGNS over corruption probe By www.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
v Meet the man taking over Shane Fitzsimmons as Rural Fire Service boss and his plans for fire season By www.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
v Tinder catfish scam saw 16 women show up to the same Sydney live gig to meet 'Ruby' By www.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
v Victoria sees another coronavirus spike with ten new cases overnight - as NSW relaxes restrictions By www.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
v Kmart shopper use pie maker to create oozing rocky road pastry tarts with leftover Easter eggs By www.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
v Sunrise host Matt Doran breaks down over his mother's battle with mystery disease By www.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
v Bartenders get back to pouring drinks in Las Vegas as dine-in restaurants reopen By www.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