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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
Drivers issued warning over 'two second' rule that could land you with £100 fine
Drivers who are more irresponsible could face a £100 fine and points on their licence if they end up ignoring this simple 'two second' rule.
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Gran furious at 'fake' airport car parking firm after car left with '£700 damage'
Airports
Madeline Tretton, 84, was left furious at the 'fake' parking firm over the damage to her car.
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Drivers could 'cut car insurance by 45%' by renewing at this time, experts say
Motoring News
Motorists who renew their car insurance at the 'sweet spot' could save an average of 33% to 45% on annual premiums, according to new research.
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Woman's genius car 'hack' that people are gobsmacked to be discovering
Motoring News
A woman hailing from Belfast has shared her little-known car trick in a TikTok video that has people on the platform gobsmacked that they never knew the 'hack'.
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Furious tourist says he'll 'never return' to seaside town after car park 'scam'
Holidays
Paul Spooner paid to use the car park of the beach at Sennen Cove, Cornwall, but was still hit with a £100 fine.
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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 new Suzuki Swift and Bentley Continental GT
The new Swift is the same size as the model it replaces and is available in a simple two-trim line-up of Motion and Ultra grades.
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JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We get behind the wheel of the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E and look at changes to Skoda Octavia range
Motoring Features
The Mustang Mach-E is no sports car - instead it is a good looking SUV that runs on electric power only and is designed to compete against very tough opposition.
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JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We examine the new Hyundai Santa Fe SUV and discover BMW's planned updates to i4 and Serie4 Gran Coupe models
Motoring Features
Newcomer Santa Fe SUV has boxy design and measures 4.83 metres long, with a 2.815 metre wheelbase.
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JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We share the first details of the all-new MINI Aceman and reveal how Isuzu is launching special edition of D-Max pick-up
Lanarkshire Lifestyle
The all-new MINI Aceman is a crossover model that will sit between the classic Cooper and the larger Countryman.
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JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We take a look at the new Mazda CX-80 and Dacia's introduction of a seven-year warranty across its line-up
Motoring Features
The CX-80 will cost £3500 more than the company's current big SUV the CX-60 across the range of Exclusive-Line, Homura, Takumi, Homura Plus and Takumi Plus models.
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Motorsports
Michael Schumacher
Mick Schumacher could be Alpine answer to driver unrest as son of F1 legend offered return to the grid
Schumacher was axed by Haas at the end of the 2022 season but could make a return to the Formula 1 grid with Alpine in 2025 amid unrest between their drivers
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Max Verstappen left stunned as TV reporter is dramatically removed from F1 grid during pre-race interview
F1
The Dutchman was giving an interview to a reporter from Viaplay, who broadcast F1 in the Netherlands, when he was dragged away by an official ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
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Why Christian Horner is JEALOUS of Toto Wolff as Red Bull team being 'ripped apart' by internal spat
F1
Johnny Herbert warns the under fire Horner to accept his role and where Red Bull power base really lies.
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Ferrari unveil blue livery for Miami Grand Prix after team name change
Ferrari
Ferrari have unveiled their special livery for the Miami Grand Prix, with the team's famous red cars featuring a blue paint job.
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Mercedes to offer Max Verstappen 'THREE times' Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari salary
Mercedes F1
Mercedes are reportedly ready to make Verstappen the highest-paid driver in F1 history by a significant margin.
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Thousands of unregistered holiday apartments in Spain face shutdown amid new tourist tax laws
The Balearic government has passed a decree allowing local councils and town halls to close off illegal holiday rentals.
Full list of 15 monthly payments and one-off lump sums only people living in Scotland can claim
Benefits
A new disability benefit for people over State Pension age is due to launch in October.
People of State Pension age on disability benefits may be due an extra £326 each month
State Pension
Pensioners claiming Carer’s Allowance may also be eligible for an extra payment of £182.40 each month.
Parents can claim free £500 top-up to help with childcare costs during the summer holidays
Childcare
There are just a few weeks left to go before schools break up for the summer.
Can you solve this 'simple' maths puzzle as 'many people' fail to answer correctly?
Lifestyle
A maths puzzle that asks people to solve a simple sequence has left many scratching their heads - and it turns out the answer is completely different to what you may think
British Army
Some groups could be exempt from National Service, DWP minister says
Mel Stride suggested parents would not be fined if their kids failed to attend the controversial new scheme.
M&S sell-out dress hailed as 'stylish' and 'flattering' now back in three colours
Fashion deals
The Marks and Spencer midi dress is available in three perfect summer styles - and it's just £27.50.
Our top five items from River Island's festival edit perfect for Taylor Swift Eras tour
Shopping
Calling all Swifties, as River Island's new festival-inspired edit is perfect for creating your Eras Tour outfit ahead of the UK dates.
Rick Stein's traditional potato salad that you can make with seasonal ingredients
Food
Potato salad is a classic summer side dish and Rick Stein's recipe is simple and easy to create using some seasonal ingredients.
Four letters on boarding pass that mean you'll be 'searched super thoroughly' at airport
Air travel
The symbols and numbers on the travel document are a lot more important than passengers may realise.
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Celtic Transfer News
Altay Bayindir 'set' for Celtic transfer as Man Utd keeper lined up as Joe Hart replacement
The 26-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Fenerbahce last summer but has struggled for game time.
Prince Harry appoints Meghan Markle's mum with important role as he snubs royal tradition
Prince Harry
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have taken an unconventional approach to hiring nannies for their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet and have called in Meghan's mum, Doria Ragland to help them out instead, a source claims.
Transfer news LIVE as Celtic and Rangers plus Aberdeen FC, Hibernian and Hearts eye signings
Scottish Premiership
It's your one-stop shop for all the latest rumours, confirmed targets and done deals from Scotland and beyond.
Mum 'heartbroken' as husband and son tragically found dead after Glencoe hike
Glencoe
Tom Parry, 49, and 12-year-old Richie Parry were reported missing on Wednesday, May 29.
Harry and Meghan 'stage managed' Prince Archie's 'disaster' birth, claims photographer
Meghan Markle
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their son Prince Archie into the world on May 6 2019 but chose to break royal tradition while doing so which was a nightmare for the press, according to a royal photographer.
Police Scotland
Two arrested in Edinburgh after American tourist has Rolex watch stolen during housebreaking
The 25-year-olds were due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court this afternoon.
Council welfare rights officers working from GP practices to ensure people are getting benefits and support
Benefits
Almost 2000 people have been supported since the project first launched in Coatbridge in 2022, with an increase of around £2 million generated for these patients.
James Bisgrove QUITS Rangers as chief executive seals mega-money move to Saudi Pro League
James Bisgrove
The 39-year-old has opted to bring his five year spell with the Ibrox club to an end after accepting a lucrative deal out in Saudi Arabia.
Police appeal for information after assault of man in Airdrie which saw him hospitalised with 'serious' injuries
Police
Victim was attacked by two men at a retail park in the Gartlea Road area of the town on May 26.
South Wishaw Parish Church host summer fair to raise cash for foodbank which has seen demand rocket
Food banks
Over the past few months demand for the foodbank has rocketed while donations have dropped.