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Third of drivers don't know CAZ rules with changes coming soon
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One in five drivers are not sure if their car is CAZ-compliant
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Honda CRV review: Piling on the practicality in a bigger, better version of the classic formula
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Motoring Editor Gareth Butterfield's family members are long-term CR-V fans - can the new version match up to the familiar favourites?
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Honda Civic Type R review: I go off in search of the perfect road trip - in the perfect car
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield heads off to stunning Snowdonia in search of the UK's best driving road
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MG4 EV X Power review: Straight-line silliness from one of the best EVs on the market
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spends a week in MG's bonkers hatchback - but is more power really such a good thing?
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Honda ZR-V review: A practical performer, but pretty pricey
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spends a week in Honda's latest mid-sized SUV
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I test an electric car that doesn't have to be plugged in
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield has spent a week in Nissan's clever new Qashqai e-Power
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Vauxhall Mokka Electric review: A world apart from its uninspiring predecessor
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield tests the stylish new all-electric Vauxhall Mokka
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Kia EV6 GT review: Supercar speed for a performance car price
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Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spends tests Kia's most powerful car to date - the 577bhp EV6 GT
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Honda HR-V review: A comfy crossover with plenty of panache
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Mirror Motoring's Gareth Butterfield spends a week in Honda's stylish small SUV
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Honda Civic eHEV review: Why don't all hybrid cars work as well as this?
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Gareth Butterfield spends a week in the new version of Honda's long-running Civic and finds there's much to like
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I try living with a brand new car I could drive away for just £166 per month
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Gareth Butterfield spends a week in the Dacia Sandero, one of the cheapest cars on sale in the UK, to see if it's cheap and cheerful, or cheap and nasty
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Skoda Enyaq iV Coupe review: A big and bold break from the norm
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Gareth Butterfield tests Skoda's all-electric SUV coupe and finds good things can often come in big packages
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New EV rules will see prices at public chargers 'standardised'
The aim is to make EV ownership more appealing
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No one really talks about plug-in hybrids but my week with the Kia XCeed shows they’re best of both worlds
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Having experimented with two EVs earlier this year, I wanted to conclude with what I perceived to be the middle ground
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Driving instructors' seven tips to help learners pass their theory test first time
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It's the first step to getting rid of those L plates
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How to drive safely and efficiently on motorways
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Some drivers can find motorways daunting
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Electric car range in winter drops by as much as a third, says new What Car? investigation
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Researchers said that people looking to make the switch need to 'understand the pros and cons'
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New Subaru Outback road test review
SUV-estate crossover is worthy but not class-leading
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First drive: Renault Megane Sport Tourer dCi 110
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Smooth and cheap to run as a 1.5-litre diesel, but uninspiring to drive
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First look: VW Beetle Cabriolet
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Volkswagen’s convertible has substance to go with the style
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2017 BMW 520d first drive
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First drive: Porsche Panamera 4S Diesel
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Behind the wheel of the big diesel Porsche luxury car at last
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Winsford
Manhole collapses as drivers told to avoid major route
Drivers are being told to 'avoid the area' — a vital route that links the east and west sides of the town
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Recap: M62 pile-up triggers long delays
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The collision has taken place on the eastbound carriageway
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Sainsbury's finally set to build new Cheshire store after decade-long wait
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Revised plans which include an in-store Argos have been recommended for approval
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Live: 'Serious' crash closes major route as emergency services race to scene
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The A54 is closed following a crash near the Cat and Fiddle Inn
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Hundreds back Cheshire pub's fresh bid to tackle 'extremely dangerous' problem
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The Brownlow Inn in Congleton has long wanted to extend its car park but attempts back in 2021 failed
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Manhole collapses as drivers told to avoid major route
Drivers are being told to 'avoid the area' — a vital route that links the east and west sides of the town
Cars stolen from Chester Zoo and Crown Court as thieves target city car parks
Chester Zoo
A group of car thieves targeted two popular spots in Chester
Prince Albert of Monaco seen dining in Cheshire village
Alderley Edge
The Prince was pictured in a smart suit beaming with San Carlo's managers at the Alderley Edge restaurant in a photo shared on social media
New Ellesmere Port market: Can the multi-million pound scheme help revitalise the town?
Ellesmere Port
Obvious comparisons are drawn with the new market in Chester - but does everyone agree it's what the town needs?
Chester ranked top shopping destination in North West as city's high street bounces back
Shopping in Chester
The rankings use metrics that reflect the drivers of retail health
Chester
Road closures this week as 10-month £16 million Chester pipeline work continues
Associated works began in January, with work set to continue into late November
Chester ranked top shopping destination in North West as city's high street bounces back
Shopping in Chester
The rankings use metrics that reflect the drivers of retail health
Police search for missing teenager last seen in Warrington
Cheshire Constabulary
"We are becoming increasingly concerned," officers say
Manhole collapses as drivers told to avoid major route
Winsford
Drivers are being told to 'avoid the area' — a vital route that links the east and west sides of the town
Cars stolen from Chester Zoo and Crown Court as thieves target city car parks
Chester Zoo
A group of car thieves targeted two popular spots in Chester
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Winsford
Manhole collapses as drivers told to avoid major route
Drivers are being told to 'avoid the area' — a vital route that links the east and west sides of the town
Cars stolen from Chester Zoo and Crown Court as thieves target city car parks
Chester Zoo
A group of car thieves targeted two popular spots in Chester
Prince Albert of Monaco seen dining in Cheshire village
Alderley Edge
The Prince was pictured in a smart suit beaming with San Carlo's managers at the Alderley Edge restaurant in a photo shared on social media
Gail's Bakery gets go-ahead for new Chester city centre café
Chester City Centre
It is set to become the chain's third Cheshire site
New Ellesmere Port market: Can the multi-million pound scheme help revitalise the town?
Ellesmere Port
Obvious comparisons are drawn with the new market in Chester - but does everyone agree it's what the town needs?
Chester
Road closures this week as 10-month £16 million Chester pipeline work continues
Associated works began in January, with work set to continue into late November
Chester ranked top shopping destination in North West as city's high street bounces back
Shopping in Chester
The rankings use metrics that reflect the drivers of retail health
Police search for missing teenager last seen in Warrington
Cheshire Constabulary
"We are becoming increasingly concerned," officers say
Manhole collapses as drivers told to avoid major route
Winsford
Drivers are being told to 'avoid the area' — a vital route that links the east and west sides of the town
Cars stolen from Chester Zoo and Crown Court as thieves target city car parks
Chester Zoo
A group of car thieves targeted two popular spots in Chester