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Britain’s Van Drivers: Their Vehicles Are More Than Transport

Motoring Echo — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:20:21 +0000

For tradespeople, delivery drivers and other mobile workers, a van is frequently much more than a commercial vehicle. It can be an office, a dining room, a family runabout and, occasionally, somewhere to enjoy a few minutes of peace.

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Volkswagen Passat Named UK’s Best Used Hybrid by What Car?

Motoring Echo — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:53:07 +0000

Volkswagen Passat wins Used Hybrid of the Year 2026, praised for its 82-mile electric range, spacious interior, and nearly-new value.

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Drivers Urged to Give Pedestrians and Horse Riders More Space.

Motoring Echo — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:29:41 +0000

As autumn evenings grow darker and visibility deteriorates, drivers are being urged to take extra care around pedestrians and horse riders, particularly on rural roads and poorly lit streets. Breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is backing the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s Operation Dark Night, highlighting the importance of giving vulnerable road users […]

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Polestar and Oxford University Study Reveals What Makes a Performance Car Exciting.

Motoring Echo — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:59:55 +0000

The most rewarding performance car is not necessarily the one with the biggest numbers. It is often the one that makes its performance accessible, predictable, and satisfying.

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iCAUR: A New Rugged SUV Chery prepares for launch.

Motoring Echo — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:29:12 +0000

Rather than following the increasingly streamlined appearance of many modern SUVs, the V25 takes inspiration from traditional off-road vehicles, although its actual off-road capabilities have yet to be detailed.

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New Mercedes-AMG GT SUV Promises Formula 1 Technology and Ultra-Fast Charging.

Motoring Echo — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:01:58 +0000

Mercedes-AMG's first independently developed full-size SUV brings up to 860 kW of peak power, advanced battery cooling, and an extraordinary claimed 710 kW charging capability.

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Fiat Topolino among TIME’s Best Inventions of the year.

Motoring Echo — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:55:03 +0000

Topolino combines friendly proportions with unmistakable Italian styling.

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One in 12 UK car owners would hide an expensive fault when selling, research reveals.

Motoring Echo — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:31:04 +0000

A survey of 2,000 UK car owners, conducted by research company OnePoll on behalf of vehicle diagnostics specialist Carly, found that around one in 12 respondents would not voluntarily disclose an expensive fault when selling their car.

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