Matt Allan
The Star, Sheffield
United Kingdom
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How to defrost a car: the quickest way to deice and demist your car windscreen
How to defrost a car windscreen quickly using air con, scrapers and de-icer, how to stop your windows icing up and why ice forms on the inside of the glass → Read More
Smart motorways ‘undermined’ as half of drivers avoid inside lane over crash and traffic concerns
Motoring group says extra road capacity is being wasted as drivers still lack faith in all lane running roads → Read More
Are 20mph limits safer? New report questions impact of lower limit on road safety
New study finds ‘no significant differences’ between routes with 20mph limits and those with 30mph or 40mph limits → Read More
Noise detecting cameras: how acoustic cameras work and where they are being installed in ‘boy racer’ crackdown
Four towns to test system that can identify illegally loud exhausts and issue fines as part of crackdown on noise pollution → Read More
UK Plug-in Car Grant 2022: why EV discount scheme has been restarted, how long it will last and how to apply
Government’s electric car discount programme extended for 18 months and backdated to June → Read More
Campervan accessories UK 2022: portable tools and technology to help turn camping into glamping
Turn your campervan into a luxurious glamping paradise with these excellent camping accessories - from solar showers to portable projectors → Read More
Citroen C5 X review: Comfort and refinement come first as French flagship goes its own way
Citroen’s unusual entrant in the large car market offers unrivalled comfort in a unique blend of saloon, estate and SUV → Read More
Scrapping annual MOT: what the DfT has said about plans for two-year test and how drivers have reacted
Motorist raise safety and cost concerns around propsal to relax test schedule to every two years → Read More
Bus fare cap England 2023: When does the DfT price limit come into force and how long will it last?
DfT announces three-month scheme to cap bus fares in an effort ease cost of living crisis and cut average fares by 30% → Read More
NextBase 622GW dash cam review: 4K image quality and smart features make for one of the best dash cams on sale
Keenly priced dash cam among the best all-rounders thanks to high-quality footage, smart features and option to add more cameras → Read More
Skoda Vision 7S concept: Seven-seat electric SUV previews new model and design language
Czech brand’s concept SUV with 370-mile range and 200kW charging hints at production model due by 2026 → Read More
2022 Land Rover Defender 110 P400e PHEV review: Hybrid 4x4’s performance and practicality come at a price
Plug-in version of rugged off-roader brings its best ever economy and emissions without sacrificing its core appeal → Read More
Bodycam footage shows police breaking into hot car to free distressed dog stuck in high temperatures
Police have issued a warning to dog owners after sharing footage of officers breaking into a car to rescue a distressed animal trapped in soaring temperatures → Read More
Cheap car insurance for new drivers: expert’s tip on how young drivers can save £368 a year
Industry insider reveals single method that young drivers can use to slash hundreds from their premiums as policy costs increase → Read More
Garmin Dash Cam 57 review: price, features, design and image quality
Well-known car tech brand brings its expertise to the dash cam market with this well designed and solid all-rounder → Read More
Fuel duty cut: campaigners call for 25p reduction to tackle rising cost of living crisis
Fuel price campaign says immediate cut would ease inflation and accuses retailers accused of “racketeering” as prices remain high → Read More
Supermarket fuel prices: Tesco joins Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons in cutting cost of petrol and diesel
Tesco has become the latest supermarket to cut its petrol and diesel prices, joining rivals Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons → Read More
Rolls-Royce Spectre pictured testing in the sunshine on latest leg of proving programme
Rolls-Royce has released new images and details of its Spectre electric coupe as the luxury brand continues to test the car ahead of its launch next year → Read More
Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Price, specifications and launch date for new electric minivan
Volkswagen has opened order books for its long-awaited all-electric ID.Buzz van, with prices starting at just over £57,000. → Read More
2023 Honda Civic Type R: first pictures and performance details of new hot hatch
Ford Focus ST and Hyundai i30 N rival will be “most exhilarating” Type R yet thanks to mechnical and technological upgrades → Read More