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Watch the McRae Rally Challenge at Knockhill
Rallying
Bosses at Scotland’s leading motorsport centre have held a memorable festival honouring the nation’s most famous rallying family – and you can see a video gallery and find out more here.
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Watch the new DS 7 SUV
Motoring
You can enjoy a big bit of seventh heaven thanks to the latest DS 7 SUV, which the upmarket French marque is bringing to the UK in the next few months. Find out more and see a video of the newcomer here.
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Skoda Fabia Hatch SE L review – Supermini will provide plenty of fab journeys
Skoda
Road Record's editor has been discovering just how brilliant Skoda's Fabia supermini is on a holiday trek from Scotland to Derbyshire. Here, he gives you the lowdown on the spec, performance and price of the Hatch SE L 1.0 TSI 110PS DSG variant. There's also a video gallery to enjoy.
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Scottish EV drivers will power ahead with charging thanks to Paua
Electric Vehicles
An innovative new scheme to help EV drivers is being trialled in Scotland next week, reports NORRIE HUNTER.
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Watch Scots racers' highs and lows in BTCC, British GT and SRC action
Motor racing
The stars of Scottish motorsport across track and rallying were out in force last weekend – catch up with the action in the BTCC, British GT Championship and Scottish Rally Championship here.
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EV technologists are in demand
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicle industry leaders are calling for more specialist engineers to be trained up as the demand for battery-powered cars rises rapidly.
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Ford Puma ST review – Sporty crossover is on the prowl
Ford
The Ford Puma ST combines sporty styling with an impressive performance and plenty of on-board goodies, as our editor has been discovering in a road test looking at the spec, driving capabilities and price of the car featuring the ST Performance Pack. There's also a video gallery to enjoy.
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Scottish Wildcat ready for camping adventures
Motoring News
If you fancy a road trip for the summer with all the family on board then a Scottish automotive company could get you on the way. Find out more here.
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Dacia Jogger Extreme SE review – People carrier is a runaway success
Dacia
Dacia’s seven-seat Jogger has plenty of attributes to make it appeal to a wide audience as you can discover for yourself in this road test, which includes a video gallery, telling you all you need to know about the spec, performance and price of the Extreme SE model.
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Cupra Born V3 review – All-electric family hatchback is a natural Born winner
Cupra
Sporty Spanish brand CUPRA's first foray into the fully electric vehicle market is a truly impressive machine. In this road test, we tell you all about the spec, performance and price of the V3 model with a 58kWh battery pack and 204PS electric motor. You can also watch a video gallery of the car.
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The best routes to take to handle frustrating passengers
Road safety
Annoying travelling companions can be among the biggest hazards for motorists – so here are some handy tips on keeping a grip on the situation ahead of the holiday season.
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Soaring diesel and petrol costs 'fuelling switch to EVs'
Electric Vehicles
High forecourt prices are causing a surge of interest in buying electric vehicles, say automotive industry experts.
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Horse powers detect near-silent electric vehicles
Electric Vehicles
A Scottish scientific study shows that horses are more aware of quiet battery-powered cars than their riders.
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Watch the Bentley Continental GT and GTC S
Bentley Motors
S stands for style and substance with Bentley for its latest Continental GT and GTC models. You can find out all about the newcomers and watch a video gallery here.
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Kia
Kia Sportage 1.6 GT-Line S HEV AT FWD review – Family SUV is a clear winner
The new Sportage family SUV clearly shows why so many motorists are choosing the brand. In this road test, you can find out all about the spec, performance and price of the 1.6 GT-Line S HEV AT FWD variant and watch a video gallery of it.
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Showroom boost for MG in Scotland
MG
Car maker MG has opened two new dealerships in Scotland as it continues to grow its reputation and business with motorists.
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Munro 4x4 EV set to bring car manufacturing back to Scotland
Electric Vehicles
A new Scottish-built all-electric 4x4 looks set to be a huge success and ensure the return of factory-made cars in Scotland for the first time in more than four decades.
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Watch the new Jaguar F-PACE SVR 1988 Edition and Land Rover Defender 130
Jaguar
Jaguar Land Rover is going on a big SUV charm offensive with an exclusive version of the F-PACE and an enlarged Defender. You can get the lowdown on the cars and see three videos here.
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Suzuki S-Cross review – SUV gets big ticks
Suzuki
The new generation of Suzuki's S-Cross compact family SUV should win plenty of approval from motorists. Here, we tell you all about the spec, performance and price of the high-end Ultra variant – and there is a video gallery to enjoy.
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Motoring News
Petrol prices
Drivers could slash fuel usage by 25% by getting rid of one thing from cars
Experts say cash-strapped drivers are draining their fuel by making their vehicles less aerodynamic.
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Martin Lewis' MSE warns drivers to 'check licence now' or risk hefty £1,000 fine
Motoring News
Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert has warned drivers to check three crucial things on their licence.
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Drivers urged to follow 'gear rule' to save money when filling up at fuel pumps
Petrol prices
One expert believes you can save on your diesel and petrol costs all through your gear usage, which impacts your fuel consumption.
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JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We sample the Ford Ranger Tremor and discover price cuts to Mazda's MX-30 SUVs
Motoring Features
Ford says its Flexible Rack System makes it easier to carry items such as ladders, planks and kayaks and the set-up is also available as an option for the regular Ranger Wildtrak.
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DVLA bans new 74 number plates and warns of £1,000 fine for breaking the rules
Motoring News
Two new sets of number plates are released each year, with the '74' range set to come out this May.
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Road Tests
Martin Lewis
Martin Lewis shares '100% free' driving essential that he urges all motorists to get
The money saving expert explained the free 'winter essential' and how to secure it during his ITV show on Tuesday evening.
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Common driving mistakes at roundabouts that could land you with £50 fine
Road safety
A study has revealed that as many as six million motorists across the UK are aware of roundabout rules putting them at risk of a fine.
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DVLA issues £7.50 warning to driving licence holders across the UK
Lifestyle
Many needing to renew their drivers licence could face increased costs and waiting times due to a DVLA technical error.
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Drivers issued warning over 'little known' rule as 88% of motorists at risk of £1,000 penalty
Road safety
According to a recent survey, drivers commonly break road rule without even realising meaning they create dangerous conditions and increase their risk of fines.
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Driver warning issued as getting out car incorrectly could lead to £1,000 fine
Road safety
A simple mistake could see drivers slapped with a hefty four-figure fine under rules introduced last year.
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Motoring Features
Motoring Features
JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We sample the Ford Ranger Tremor and discover price cuts to Mazda's MX-30 SUVs
Ford says its Flexible Rack System makes it easier to carry items such as ladders, planks and kayaks and the set-up is also available as an option for the regular Ranger Wildtrak.
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JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We sample Mazda's MX-5 and discover Dacia is making changes to its Sandero Stepway range
Motoring Features
Back in 1989, Mazda launched the MX-5 at the Chicago Motor Show and 35 years later it is a motoring Icon enjoyed all over the world.
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JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We preview two new people movers from Citroen and Skoda's small Crossover the Epiq
Motoring Features
Both newcomers feature the new Citroen logo and while the e-SpaceTourer is electric only, the Berlingo will be available with a choice of petrol and diesel engines as well as the EV model.
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JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We take the Kia EV9 all-electric SUV for a spin and reveal prices for the new Skoda Superb
Motoring Features
The EV9 is available with a choice of trim levels and rear or all-wheel drive and it takes the Korean manufacturer into competition with the luxury European brands.
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JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We examine changes to the latest Toyota Yaris and Genesis' link-up with Arnold Clark for new sales base in Glasgow
Motoring Features
The Yaris now offers a more powerful 129bhp full hybrid electric powertrain, in addition to the current 114bhp set up.
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Motorsports
F1
The 'huge' Ferrari improvement that has seen Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes sidelined
Carlos Sainz has beaten Hamilton in every race so far this season.
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Ferrari boss issues blunt Lewis Hamilton warning despite fast start to 2024 F1 season
Ferrari
Ferrari have enjoyed a strong start to the 2024 F1 season, but CEO Benedetto Vigna has warned there is still work to do ahead of Hamilton's arrival
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Red Bull adviser refuses to rule out sale of F1 sister team as Michael Andretti waits in the wings
Red Bull F1
Red Bull's sister Formula 1 team has been put up for sale before and Helmut Marko has refused to rule out the possibility of the energy drinks firm offloading it.
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Max Verstappen in direct Fernando Alonso address as Red Bull teammate talk escalates
Fernando Alonso
Verstappen has been asked about the possibility of Fernando Alonso joining him at Red Bull next season.
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Max Verstappen sends Red Bull clear message over future of brains behind all conquering car
Red Bull F1
The Dutchman has told Red Bull he wants one of the team's key figures to stay as Aston Martin make their move.
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Experts issue warning that people are damaging their glass hobs while cleaning
Homeowners have been told the common cleaning mistakes which are damaging glass hobs, including using glass cleaners and using too much water.
New benefit for people over State Pension age with long-term health issues due to start in October
Benefits
Five council areas have been named as the first to get Pension Age Disability Payment in October.
Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 passengers warned not to wear certain clothes on flights
Air travel
According to flight attendants, your choice of clothing on a plane could get you banned from boarding - so it's important to choose carefully.
'I tried Joanna Lumley's go-to £4 moisturiser and it's now a staple in my skincare routine'
Shopping
Fashion & Beauty Writer Rachel Williams decided to test out Dame Joanna Lumley's go-to moisturiser that costs just £4.
Full list of changes for people over State Pension age during the new financial year
State Pension
The charity, Independent Age, has rounded up all the financial changes affecting people over 66.
Inflation
Impact of drop in inflation for household budgets, energy bills and interest rates over the next few months
Inflation dropped to 3.2 per cent in March due to falling food and energy prices.
Urgent Magnum recall as lollies 'unsafe' to eat due to risk of metal and plastic
Supermarkets
An "unsafe to eat" warning has been issued for the ice cream treats as they may contain pieces of plastic and metal.
Scotland weather maps show country to be hit by snow for two days next week
Weather
Weather maps show that Scotland is set to be hit by snow next week.
New benefit for older people worth up to £434 each moth will not include face-to-face assessments
Benefits
Pension Age Disability Payment will start to replace Attendance Allowance for more than 136,000 older people from October.
HR workers share 'painfully obvious' job interview habit that could see you rejected
Lifestyle
HR have recently been sharing their top deal-breakers when it comes to evaluating job applicants.
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Kris Boyd
Kris Boyd clashes with Rangers boss Philippe Clement's Dundee 'reaction' claim
The Belgian boss insists his troops bossed the game at Dens Park - but that wasn't a shared view in the Sky Sports studio.
Dundee tannoy goes full Rangers wind up as Ibrox anthem blared after hidden half-time tannoy jibe
Dundee FC
Dundee's tannoy announcement team took a few digs at Rangers - and the state of their own turf.
Machete attack thug who butchered terrified mum in front of kids is caged
Courts
William Kemp, 32, was caged at the High Court in Glasgow.
Rangers trio can't handle title pressure AGAIN as former Ibrox striker pinpoints Celtic capitulation factor
Rangers FC
Rory Loy namechecked James Tavernier, Connor Goldson and John Lundstram as repeat offenders when it comes to getting it done.
Notorious Ice Cream Wars killer turned up to photo-shoot with loaded Magnum revolver
Organised crime
Gary Moore worked for Glasgow Godfather Arthur Thompson as an enforcer.
Meghan Markle
Meghan's heartfelt request for peace with Kate goes viral after cancer news
Meghan Markle has gone viral after a video resurfaced of her begging royal fans to stop pitting her against the Princess of Wales.
Revamp your wardrobe and find a new outfit at Swish event in Blantyre
Lanarkshire News
The Lisini Group are hosting the clothing recycling event at the Parkville Hotel
Shock inspection report uncovers "regular incidents" of violence against youngsters and staff at Ayrshire residential care unit
North Ayrshire Council
The distressing details were uncovered at Canmore Care Home Service, in Kilwinning’s Redstone Avenue, following an unannounced inspection in February - with the findings now made public.
Simon Jordan accuses Rangers of letting 'lucky' Brendan Rodgers off the hook as Celtic boss branded 'flakey'
Brendan Rodgers
The loudmouth pundit wants Rangers to win the league but blames them for handing title to Hoops after disastrous two games.
Lewis Capaldi delights staff at Glasgow cafe as he pops in for ice cream
Lewis Capaldi
The cafe shared a snap of the Scots singer, who popped in for ice cream.