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Tickets still available for Festival of the Unexceptional 2026

10+ hour, 21+ min ago  (513+ words) Fans of unloved and unremarkable classic cars don't have long to wait before the Festival of the Unexceptional returns for 2026." Organiser Hagerty promises this will be the biggest event to date, including the largest lineup of live entertainment since it…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-news > uk-auto-leaders-zev-mandate-target

100% of UK auto leaders warn ZEV Mandate is behind target

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (512+ words) The UK's ZEV Mandate must be reviewed immediately, as demand for electric cars continues to lag behind legally mandated targets, says the automotive industry. One hundred percent of auto industry leaders surveyed by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-news > 2026-dacia-spring-price-cut

Dacia Spring EV gets a "4, 000 price cut " now just "11, 990

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (454+ words) In a world where everything seems to be getting more expensive, Dacia has bucked the trend by making the Spring EV cheaper." Prices for the compact, fully electric Spring now start from just "11, 990 in entry-level Expression trim, making it the…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-news > retired-drivers-car-insurance-costs

How retired drivers miss out on car insurance savings

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (431+ words) Reaching retirement can bring many benefits, but nearly half of older British motorists are potentially missing out on cheaper car insurance." New research by Compare the Market finds that almost half (48 percent) of drivers aged 51 and older could be overpaying…...

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Are these the best motorsport liveries of all time?

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1811+ words) From Shell to Alitalia and many more, choose your favourite racing car livery from our gallery of iconic designs. Getting the livery right is important for any racing team, and following the podium success of the Shell-sponsored BMW M Hybrid…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-news > world-car-awards-number-1-14th-year

World Car Awards is world's no. 1 auto awards for 14th year running

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (360+ words) World Car Awards has retained its position as the world's number one automotive awards programme for the 14th year running. Independent analysis by research firm AITASTIC shows World Car reached more than 493 million people during the 2025/26 season, which saw the BMW…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-news > gen-z-low-interest-in-driving

Gen Z turns its back on driving to save for brunches and dating

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (576+ words) Younger generations are abandoning the idea of car ownership, preferring the idea of ride shares or public transport. A new survey by technology company Hive finds that exactly half (50 percent) of those in Gen Z have no plans to ever…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-reviews > renault-scenic-e-tech-2026

Renault Scenic E-Tech 2026 review

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1114+ words) The Renault Scenic pioneered the practical but unfashionable compact MPV in the 1990s. Now it has returned as a more conventional electric SUV. John Redfern sees how well this reimagined Renault suits our different times. Three decades ago, Renault launched the…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-news > car-insurance-costs-increasing

Car insurance costs are creeping upwards, says new report

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (561+ words) Drivers across the UK could see their car insurance premiums become more expensive, according to new figures." Data analysed by Confused. com reveals the typical price paid for a car insurance policy in Britain has increased by one percent compared…...

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motoringresearch. com > car-news > is-it-time-for-an-urgent-increase-in-the-mot-fee

Is it time for an urgent increase in the MOT fee?

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (391+ words) The MOT fee has remained static for 16 years and the Independent Garage Association (IGA) is now calling for an urgent review to look at an increase. It is urging on the government to look at the current "54. 85 fee as it…...