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The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued a stark warning about a new wave of fraudulent text messages aimed at unsuspecting drivers. These scam texts claim to be issuing parking fines in an attempt to trick people into clicking malicious links and providing personal information. Below is an example of what they look like.
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This is the all-new second-generation MG ZS, tested here in Hybrid+ form in the top-of-the-range Trophy spec. Slightly bigger, with more features, and prices only up by around £1,000, it remains a competitive B-segment SUV.
The BYD Seal is an EV saloon from China’s biggest maker of new energy vehicles. And it’s rather good! Now, it’s joined by another Seal – except this one isn’t a saloon; it’s an SUV. What’s more, it’s not even an EV – it’s a plug-in hybrid! Should it feature on your next family car buying shortlist? Well, let’s find out.
So, I was coming back from a media launch drive of a brand new, shiny, tech-laden, plug-in hybrid family SUV, boasting an impressive list of features longer than the Pan-American Highway. Yet, I couldn’t help but ponder that whilst it was undeniably brilliant, my pituitary gland remained decidedly indifferent. Despite having over 300bhp under my right foot, where were the coursing endorphins and the dopamine hit? Oh wait, I’ve found them…
So, have you seen it yet? The final-ever episode of The Grand Tour? Well, when I say final, I mean, there’s talk it might not be the final. But should it be brought back? That’s the real question. If you haven’t watched it yet, don’t worry – no spoilers here – but let’s talk about where The Grand Tour leaves us, why it (and before it Top Gear) worked for so long, and why trying to revive it or replace Clarkson, Hammond, and May would be massive mistake.
Driving anxiety is becoming a growing concern, with more and more people struggling behind the wheel. Recent studies show that over 75,000 people worldwide have been searching for ways to deal with this issue over the past decade. It’s a public health issue that’s only getting worse. In fact, it’s something many of us don’t talk about enough. Anxiety behind the wheel affects mental health, quality of life, and even work performance for a large number of people.
I know what you’re thinking… lately, I’ve been thinking it too – cars and the car industry… things are… well, I don’t know, they’re not quite as they should be, as they used to be, right? And that’s putting it lightly. Somewhere, there’s a serious misfire happening, and gears are grinding to a halt. So what’s gone wrong? Where, when, how? Well, let’s get into that, right after this.
“Dead or alive, you’re coming with me.” Remember that iconic line from RoboCop? Well, the idea of a RoboCop-style future may not be too far off, especially for us drivers. Although AI-powered robotic police aren’t patrolling the streets just yet, a new generation of AI traffic cameras is already here – and they’re watching your every move on UK roads.
Right, so the government, in its infinite wisdom, has decided that what we really need is yet another way to tax the poor, put-upon and downtrodden British motorist.
I bet Bond fans are getting excited right now. Well, actually, we don’t know who the next James Bond is yet, do we? They’re still on the hunt for the new 007. But one thing’s for sure: Bond is synonymous with Aston Martin. And let’s face it, he’s not going to be seen in anything less than the best – cue the brand-new Aston Martin Vanquish 2024.
