29 h. ago This unAmerican life: can you really divest yourself of everything from the US?

iPhones and Google Maps are out – and you can keep your existing friends from across the pond, but don’t go making any new onesI really wish I had a Tesla. Ideally it would be a Cybertruck but any Tesla would do. Then I could plaster it with those “I bought this before Elon went mad” stickers, shamefacedly sell it at a loss and write a performative social media post about no longer being able to stomach the guilt of driving it around town. But as I don’t actually own a car, let alone a Tesla, I’ve felt unable to add my voice to the anti-Musk and anti-Trump protests gaining momentum around the world. Until now.Of course, I will not be travelling to the US at any time soon. As former US secretary of labor Robert Reich writes, why reward Trump’s America with my tourist dollars? But as I wasn’t planning to visit America, this doesn’t feel like a sacrifice, let alone a meaningful one. So the appearance of the #BoycottUSA movement has arrived at just the right time. Here is a campaign I c...

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53 h. ago Naples cable car crash: Everything we know about horror incident that killed two Brits

The popular cable car, which offers panoramic views of nearby Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples, had only recently restarted for the tourist season - with the operator saying all necessary checks had been made

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3 d. ago Tesla drivers burn through tyres faster than any others, reveals KwikFit

KwikFit has analysed which car models wear through tyres the quickest in different parts of the UK. And Tesla owners are in for bad news. Check your car model here.

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4 d. ago Popular car mechanic says some drivers should use certain fuel to avoid damage

Scotty Kilmer is one of the most respected car mechanics on YouTube and his latest video has a warning for drivers of older cars - put more expensive fuel in the tank

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5 d. ago Thief guilty of killing man who tried to stop his car being stolen

Errol Woodger inflicted fatal injuries on Marc Allen with his own car

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5 d. ago Brit grandfather, 67, left paralysed in Benidorm is slapped with £60,000 hospital bill after he had a glass of wine with dinner

Robert Atkinson, 67, had been enjoying a final meal with his wife Carol, 64, during their holiday to the popular Mediterranean resort when his legs suddenly gave way beneath him.

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7 d. ago Gemma Collins leaves commuters gobsmacked with surprise new career

Gemma Collins has dabbled in many things throughout her career - including car sales, clothing boutique owner, reality star and author - and now she can add pianist to the list

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9 d. ago BBC Escape to the Country host issues stern warning to buyers before devastating outcome

Escape to the Country star Steve Brown told a couple not to get too carried away during the latest instalment of the popular BBC show as they expressed early interest

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9 d. ago AA tells drivers will pay £150 more in car tax as new DVLA rules come into effect

The Automobile Association (AA) has revealed that small and family car owners could face a £150 car tax increase if they upgrade their vehicle, with the new rules having come into force on April 1, 2022

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9 d. ago M&S' 'on trend' £35 cardigan shoppers say they 'will wear a lot' in spring and summer

Refresh your spring wardrobe with M&S' £35 cardigan that is popular with shoppers online.

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9 d. ago ‘Utter chaos’ as thousands descend on picturesque Scottish beach and find car park closed

Thousands flocked to the popular beach in Aberdeen – only to find the car park had not been opened

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9 d. ago UK seaside town splashing £130m on major project after huge 2030 announcement

With Keir Starmer reinstating the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel car sales, a popular seaside town is now undergoing a £130m development to accommodate the increase in electric vehicles

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9 d. ago Frustrated driver hit with whopping £2k bill says he's 'rethinking owning car'

Motorists across the UK have been left frustrated as they face soaring costs to repair their cars. According to data Brits are paying 31 per cent more than four years ago

Economics

1 week ago Buying a new car to combat DVLA car tax hike? Easily check how much you'll pay

It's predicted that hard-pressed car owners will consider selling their motors to buy a car with a cheaper rate of Vehicle Excise Duty

Economics

1 week ago Drink driver’s own shocking dashcam captures moment he flips car at 120mph

A drink driver’s dashcam filmed the moment he flipped his car into a field at almost 120mph after almost crashing into a lorry on the A1 on 18 October 2024.

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1 week ago Heartstopping moment drink driver flipped his own car in 116mph crash was captured on his own dashcam

Michael Bailey, 30, was found to be driving dangerously on the northbound A1, at Water Newton, near Peterborough at around 1.30am on October 18 last year.

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1 week ago Drink driver’s own dashcam captures moment he flips car at 120mph after narrowly avoiding lorry

A drink driver’s dashcam filmed the moment he flipped his car into a field at almost 120mph after almost crashing into a lorry on the A1 on 18 October 2024.

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1 week ago Our motoring writer creates his dream garage from BOTB's dream car prizes

Gareth Butterfield selects the vehicles he would most want to own from BOTB's vast collection of dream car prizes, from the brutal AMG SL55 to the iconic Ford Escort Cosworth.

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1 week ago ‘The king of jewellers’: V&A charts the rise of Cartier in new exhibition

Exhibition will explore relationship between British royal family and French jeweller, with more than 350 pieces on displayIt’s the museum that has explored the history of underwear, the death of the suit and the glamour of Italian fashion. Now the V&A is turning its attention to Cartier with an exhibition of more than 350 jewellery pieces including gobstopper-sized diamond rings and dazzling tiaras.The exhibition charts the evolution of the French jeweller across fashion, design and craftsmanship since the turn of the 20th century. The V&A’s existing jewellery collection is one of its most visited galleries and the Cartier story is already proving popular. Tickets for the first six weeks of the show, which starts on Saturday, have sold out. Continue reading...

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1 week ago French car brand to fit 68mph speed limiters to small model popular among young drivers

Called the 'safety car' package, the limiter is currently only available in France, but there is potential for it to be installed in UK models too, This is Money reveals.

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