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Lane-rental expansion and AI traffic systems form the backbone of a new city-wide approach A week after London was again labelled the slowest-moving capital city in the world, Transport for London has set out a new five-year plan aimed squarely at congestion. The strategy, branded ‘London on the move’, is being positioned as the first attempt to manage roadworks and traffic flow across the whole capital rather than in disconnected borough silos. TfL says the focus is on techn

If you are learning to drive in Northern Ireland , or planning to start soon, the goalposts are moving. Not in theory. In practice. From 1 October 2026, Northern Ireland will introduce graduated driving licences for new drivers. It is the first part of the UK to do so, and if you are 17, 18 or already counting lessons, this is not something you can ignore. Before you even book a test The first change hits early. Learners will have to wait a minimum of six months before they a

Sixteen dart players. One castle. No walk-ons, no crowd, and no double to bail you out when everyone suddenly decides you’re “acting a bit weird”. Darts and The Traitors  should have nothing in common. One’s about calm, control and doing the same thing perfectly over and over. The other is about paranoia, vibes, and getting voted out because you looked shifty while buttering toast. And yet… put elite dart players in a room together and it starts to feel strangely familiar. So

Another rebuilt Defender. Or is it? Let’s get this out of the way early. Yes, it’s another old Defender that’s been stripped, rebuilt and sold for serious money.Yes, it costs a completely unreasonable amount of money.And yes, at first glance it looks like the sort of thing that exists mainly so people can argue about it online. But this one’s awkwardly hard to dismiss. Most buyers don’t choose this one Most Landrovers customers don’t buy this version. About three-quarters of

Calm in the chaos The bivouac at the Dakar Rally is a temporary city built on exhaustion. Vans, tents and tools scattered across the desert, held together by generators and habit. It’s usually loud, chaotic and slightly unhinged, the sort of place where nobody is quite sure what day it is. This year, one area stood out for the opposite reason. In the middle of the Saudi desert sat a service zone that felt almost unnervingly calm. Clean. Ordered. Quietly efficient. It belonged

A concept that refused to stay buried More than 50 years after its debut as a show car, the Bertone Runabout  has finally entered production. It does so not as a clean-sheet revival, but as a tightly limited reinterpretation built around existing Lotus hardware. Just 25 examples will be made, each priced at £400,000. The original Runabout appeared in 1969, designed by Marcello Gandini  as an exercise in provocation rather than usability. Roofless and doorless, it paired radic

Jaguar has moved to shut down reports suggesting it is hedging its electric-only relaunch with a petrol-powered alternative, insisting its strategy remains unchanged. The claims centred on the forthcoming Jaguar Type 00, the electric GT that will spearhead the marque’s rebirth later this year. A weekend report, attributed to a source close to the project, suggested engineers had been asked to develop a petrol-engined or range-extender option to sit alongside the car’s electri

The quieter, more practical questions EV drivers now ask. EV range anxiety hasn’t gone away. It’s just changed shape. A few years ago, the worry was simple. ‘Will I run out of battery?’Now it’s a bit more grown up than that. And a bit more irritating. Most people looking at an electric car today aren’t picturing themselves stranded outside Tesco with 0 per cent showing. They’re picturing winter motorway runs, a charger that won’t connect, or a long drive home when time actual

Getting stranded in winter can be frightening, but staying calm and prepared makes all the difference. This guide explains how to use your car as a safe shelter, keep warm without draining the battery, stay visible if you need to leave the vehicle, and why preparation – from emergency kits to winter tyres – helps you stay safe until help arrives.

Winter driving brings added risks like ice, snow and poor visibility, but a little preparation goes a long way. Check the weather before travelling, clear all windows and lights fully, and drive smoothly with plenty of space between vehicles. Use higher gears where possible, take extra care on hills, and stay calm if you skid. Sensible speed, patience and preparation are key to staying safe in winter conditions.

A portable power bank is a simple but essential item to keep in your car during winter. Cold weather drains phone batteries faster, and if you break down, your phone becomes your lifeline. A fully charged power bank lets you make calls, use navigation, or access roadside assistance even if the car battery fails. Choose one with enough capacity for multiple charges and keep it topped up.

A healthy car battery is essential for reliable starting and powering your car’s electrics. This guide explains what a car battery does, how to spot early signs of a weak battery, and how to check its condition using simple visual checks or a multimeter. It also covers how to safely charge a battery, use a jump starter, avoid flat batteries, and why cold weather often causes battery failure.

Tyres are the only part of your car that touch the road, yet they’re often ignored. This guide explains why checking tyre pressures and tread depth matters for safety, fuel economy and handling. It covers how often to check tyres, how to inflate them correctly, how to spot wear or damage, and simple checks—like the 20p test—that can save money and reduce risk on every journey.

Darts has surged in popularity across the UK thanks to engaging stars like Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, thrilling televised matches, and an electric crowd atmosphere. Its fast pace, easy accessibility, and strong social media presence have drawn younger players into pubs, youth clubs, and competitions, making darts both a serious sport and a fun cultural phenomenon. 🎯

This guide explains how UK emergency vehicles, the military, and lifeguard services operate on public roads. It covers when police, ambulances, and fire engines can exceed speed limits, why sirens are not always used, and how safety and training guide every decision. It also clarifies the rules for military convoys and lifeguard response vehicles, helping drivers understand what to expect and how to react safely.

Winter puts extra strain on every part of your car, from the engine to the tyres. This guide explains how simple steps like changing oil, washing salt from the underside, caring for the windscreen, checking coolant and batteries, keeping fuel levels up, and fitting winter tyres can prevent breakdowns and costly repairs. A little preparation helps keep your car reliable, safe, and far less stressed through the cold months.

Modern car theft is quiet, fast, and increasingly digital. This guide explains how signal scammers use relay attacks and CAN bus hacking to unlock and steal vehicles without damage. It covers practical, affordable defences including Faraday boxes to block key signals, Ghost Immobilisers to stop engines starting without a PIN, and simple habits that make your car far less attractive to thieves.

Smells, songs, TV adverts — and the quiet realisation that what you really miss isn’t the season, but the people you used to be. Christmas nostalgia doesn’t arrive politely. It doesn’t knock. It kicks the door in while you’re minding your own business in Tesco, ambushing you with the smell of pine needles, mulled wine, or whatever synthetic chemical they’ve decided smells like “festive warmth” this year. Suddenly you’re not forty-two with a mortgage and a dodgy knee. You’re e

Christmas traditions like Elf on the Shelf, novelty jumpers and Secret Santa began as harmless fun but have morphed into compulsory performances. Driven by social media, office culture and pressure to appear festive, they now feel more like unpaid work than joy. The result? A season packed with obligation, where pretending to enjoy it has become the most exhausting tradition of all.

GAP insurance covers the difference between your car’s insurance payout and what you originally paid or still owe on finance if it’s written off or stolen. With cars depreciating faster and insurers writing off vehicles more readily, it can prevent drivers being left out of pocket. It’s most relevant for financed and electric cars, but less essential for cash buyers with large deposits.