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For sale: Princess Diana’s Ford Escort engagement gift

A 1981 Ford Escort given to the late Princess Diana as an engagement present is expected to sell for up to £40,000.

Motorists spend £4.2 billion to maintain cars every year

New research shows motorists spend an average of £185 each year on maintenance to make sure their cars are roadworthy.

Mission Motorsport smashes electric car distance record

A team for charity Mission Motorsport has set a new record for hypermiling an EV, travelling 475 miles in a Renault Zoe.

Self-driving cars are coming to Birmingham

A fleet of self-driving Ford Mondeos will use roads around Birmingham as part of a trial to learn about autonomous driving.

‘Misleading’ Hyundai ad banned after claims car could purify the air

The Advertising Standards Authority has banned an ad for the Hyundai Nexo, which said the fuel-cell car ‘is so clean it purifies the air’.

York will use real-time data to reduce traffic jams

Traffic light timings in York will change according to road conditions as part of a council plan to speed up journeys.

RAC launches warranty for used electric cars

The RAC has launched a warranty for second-hand EVs and hybrids – and claims can be made up to the car’s purchase price.

Shortage of lorry drivers is now ‘catastrophic’

The truck industry has warned a shortage of drivers has hit ‘crisis levels’ and called upon the government to intervene.

Used car experts predict turbulence in secondhand market

According to used car experts, the semiconductor issue could be about to affect the secondhand car market

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Google Maps to warn drivers about Clean Air Zones

Search engine will help motorists find a route around Clean Air Zones if needed – and help them understand their impact on the environment.

You really got Mehari: Citroen owned by Kinks’ guitarist up for auction

A 1977 Citroen Mehari once owned by Dave Davies of The Kinks is being auctioned online this week. Here are the details.

‘Brand new’ 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 up for sale

A Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 with just 197 miles on the clock could be yours. Although it costs £50,000 more than when new in 2007.

Porsche 911 is most wanted classic car

The Porsche 911 is the most searched-for classic car online – and demand for 1980s Ford hot hatchbacks is soaring, too.

Timewarp one-owner 1979 Ford Escort Mk2 up for auction

The low-mileage Ford Escort comes with a wad of service history, including a copy of the cheque for £4200 used to buy it.