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Drivers 'mind blown' after realising their car handle has 'secret' function
Motors
Many people have been left impressed after finding out about the 'little known' function they never knew existed
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Motoring expert says exact speed that will save drivers most money
Motoring News
Using less fuel is both good for the wallet and the environment
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RAC says major change needed on smart motorways
Motoring News
There have been long-standing safety concerns after fatal incidents in which vehicles stopped in live lanes were hit from behind
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Expert's five car cleaning tips including 30p item to eliminate hand marks from windows
UK News
Travelling with children or pets can mean your car is tough to keep clean but experts have now given their top five tips for doing the job
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Car finance probe update as thousands of buyers could get compensation
Motoring News
Consumer champion Martin Lewis has said car finance mis-selling has the potential to be the 'second-biggest reclaim payout in UK history' after the PPI scandal
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Pain for drivers as car insurance prices 'jump by 56% in a year'
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The Association of British Insurers argued that paid-for policies rose by the lower figure of 25%
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Little-used car button 'will get rid of bad smells'
Motoring News
It's not used that often, but can make a difference
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DVLA issues new move affecting all drivers and would-be learners
UK News
The move comes into effect on Tuesday and should make life easier for motorists
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All UK drivers facing 'blanket' penalty amid new car charges
Motoring News
Experts have blasted the charges as 'unexpected penalties' and called on the government to change its policy
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Car tax changes this week see some drivers 'particularly hard-hit'
Motoring News
The annual increase in Vehicle Excise Duty came in on April 1
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Documents and equipment you need to drive abroad this year
Motoring News
Heading to a different country is very exciting, but there may be new things to be mindful of when behind the wheel
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Review launched into headlights that 'dazzle' drivers
Motoring News
Drivers have reported that newer cars have headlights that seem brighter than older ones
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Drivers warned of £1,000 DVLA fine for not keeping licence up to date
Insurance could be invalidated if your licence is not updated - especially with medical condition information if it changes
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DVLA medical decisions 'affect 900,000 drivers' amid potential changes - full list of conditions you must report
Motoring News
There are dozens of medical conditions that need to be reported to the DVLA
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'Forgotten' change could mean your car fails its MOT
Motoring News
It's a simple and inexpensive thing to fix, but leaving it too late could end up costing you more
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Campervan expert's six improvements owners can do themselves and save £1,275
Motoring News
Holiday season is around the corner and these are the things you can do to spruce up your van without splashing the cash
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Insiders' tricks to get a better price when trading in your motor
Motoring News
Sorting out small bits and pieces can add up to a much better deal
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Car Reviews
Car Reviews
New Subaru Outback road test review
SUV-estate crossover is worthy but not class-leading
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First drive: Renault Megane Sport Tourer dCi 110
Car Reviews
Smooth and cheap to run as a 1.5-litre diesel, but uninspiring to drive
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First look: VW Beetle Cabriolet
Car Reviews
Volkswagen’s convertible has substance to go with the style
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2017 BMW 520d first drive
Car Reviews
This could well be the finest executive car on the market
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First drive: Porsche Panamera 4S Diesel
Car Reviews
Behind the wheel of the big diesel Porsche luxury car at last
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Traffic & Travel
Transport
£100m to be spent on roads, buses, cycle lanes and 20mph law in Wales
A wide-ranging financial injection will also fund new transport hubs, electric charging points and other transport projects around Wales
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New Welsh Government minister says 20mph guidance must be corrected as soon as possible
20mph speed limit
Ken Skates admitted the default 20mph limit has left Wales more divided and said there 'will be a change'
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Proposals for new service station to be built near Bridgend
Transport
It could employ as many as 125 people if given the go-ahead
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A40 section to shut near St Clears on one of driest and sunniest weekends of the year
Traffic and Travel
Diversions will be in place between Friday night and Monday morning, meaning there could be significant disruption to traffic
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Latest Foreign Office travel advice to Egypt, Turkey and Morocco includes 'do not travel here' warning
Traffic and Travel
The Israel-Hamas war has led to heightened tensions in the popular holiday destinations
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Mum told baby could be put up for adoption died hours later
Fern Foster's family said it was imperative that lessons were learned
Quad bikes and hundreds of mourners bring city to a standstill for dad's funeral
Newport
Hundreds lined the streets of Newport for a funeral procession to remember Tyrone David Nurden, known to all as "Tank", who died in an accident on Usk Road in March
Young mum killed by car while walking home from night out
UK News
'Anna was a special partner, mum, daughter, sister, grand-daughter and friend'
Girlfriend of man who disappeared without phone, key, and wallet tells him 'you are so loved'
Missing people
'We are going to get him the help he needs'
Long-buried objects have emerged on a Welsh beach and people are being warned 'stay away'
Beaches
They became buried in the sand after washing ashore in the 1950s
Courts
His victim ended up living in bushes and eating from bins, terrified of what he would do next
He later threatened to make the victim's daughter work as a prostitute 'for the rest of his life' in order to pay off his debt
Man drops eight stone in one year by ditching on-the-go habit
Diet
Mike Workman was at his heaviest last May - now he is the healthiest he has ever been
The 12 places in Wales where house prices are falling - with one area the worst by far
House prices
The county at the bottom of the list might surprise you
A group wants to give £40,000 to young people in Wales - but not enough people know about it
Cardiff
“If we want to make Wales a better place we have to start with the young so we give £40,000 of awards every year. But sometimes we struggle with getting enough applications."
Hardly anyone knows about this eerie wall full of faces in a Welsh town
Fun Stuff
It's been there for more than a decade but it still manages to catch the unsuspecting off-guard
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Courts
His victim ended up living in bushes and eating from bins, terrified of what he would do next
He later threatened to make the victim's daughter work as a prostitute 'for the rest of his life' in order to pay off his debt
10 paddleboard, canoe and kayak spots in Wales where you can find hidden waterfalls, ancient castles and tunnels
Carmarthenshire
From serene lakes to hidden waterfalls and emerald green pools of water, a lazy Sunday paddle can introduce you to another side of Cymru
Man drops eight stone in one year by ditching on-the-go habit
Diet
Mike Workman was at his heaviest last May - now he is the healthiest he has ever been
The 12 places in Wales where house prices are falling - with one area the worst by far
House prices
The county at the bottom of the list might surprise you
A group wants to give £40,000 to young people in Wales - but not enough people know about it
Cardiff
“If we want to make Wales a better place we have to start with the young so we give £40,000 of awards every year. But sometimes we struggle with getting enough applications."