Motoring

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

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

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

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

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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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

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 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

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

Motoring News Drivers in these streets choose to pay fines as it's 'cheaper' than paying for parking

Some drivers will now pay more to park for three or four hours than they have to hand over if they don't get a ticket.

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Three-wheel £145,000 flying car approved for take-off

The Samson Switchblade has been given the rubber stamp to start flight testing from the the U.S. aviation authority

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JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We focus on the facelifted MG HS and preview John Cooper Works model of new MINI Countryman range

Chinese-owned MG is enjoying spectacular growth as a result of producing well-equipped cars cheaper than most of the opposition.

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Wacky new flying supercar has been unveiled with spout drone-like wings

Chinese firm Xpeng AeroHT's vehicle is able to transform from a sports car into a flying machine at the touch of a button.

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All drivers urged to buy 80p vegetable that can help de-mist car windscreens

Having the vegetable handy could end up saving you a lot of time in the mornings when it comes to eliminating fog in your car.

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Road Tests

Road safety Common driving mistakes at roundabouts that could land you with £50 fine 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

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

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

A simple mistake could see drivers slapped with a hefty four-figure fine under rules introduced last year.

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Skoda Fabia Hatch SE L review – Supermini will provide plenty of fab journeys

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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Motoring Features

MINI JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We focus on the facelifted MG HS and preview John Cooper Works model of new MINI Countryman range Chinese-owned MG is enjoying spectacular growth as a result of producing well-equipped cars cheaper than most of the opposition.

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Classic 1962 Ferrari sells for a whopping $51.7 million

The Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO, chassis 3765 becomes the second highest price achieved for a car at auction

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JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We preview the fourth generation Nissan X-Trail SUV and highlight advice from motoring safety experts GEM

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Japanese manufacturer Nissan now makes the X-Trail available in three formats and all offer the latest technology.

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Common driving mistakes at roundabouts that could land you with £50 fine

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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JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We examine the new Mazda MX-30 RE-V

Motoring Features

In this week's instalment of Drive Time John Murdoch takes a drive in Mazda's MX-30 RE-V which offers a unique solution to electric vehicle range anxiety. He also reveals that the Japanese company is making changes to the world's most popular sports car - the iconic MX-5.

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Motorsports

F1 Sergio Perez accepts Helmut Marko apology for offensive remarks but furious Lewis Hamilton says it's not enough Marko incorrectly labelled Perez 'South American' and played into an offensive stereotype that his heritage made him mentally weaker.

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Lewis Hamilton laments 'unacceptable' Red Bull chief comments as Sergio Perez row leaves Mercedes star wanting more done

Sergio Perez revealed that Red Bull chief Helmut Marko did apologise for discriminatory comments.

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Formula One star escapes flaming car amid frightening scenes at Goodwood Revival

Karun Chandhok was able to stay calm and get his vehicle off the track before fleeing to safety.

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Max Verstappen in pointed Sergio Perez dig as Red Bull infighting after Canadian Grand Prix gets F1 fans talking

Verstappen appeared frustrated with his teammate's performance after he won the Canadian Grand Prix for Red Bull.

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Lewis Hamilton CRASHES out of Monaco Grand Prix to end final practice as Mercedes face race for qualifying

The 38-year-old was involved in a low-speed accident at the principality.

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State Pension More than 500 WASPI women due letter on State Pension age change investigation before end of this week The Ombudsman will send draft findings on injustice and financial remedy as part of its investigation into State Pension age changes.

Three groups of people over State Pension age may need to apply for Winter Fuel Payments this year

Payments of up to £600 are set to start being made to millions of pensioners between November and January.

'I tested supermarket-own baked bean brands against Heinz - one was tremendous'

Costing just 37p per tin, one particular supermarket variety of beans came very close to Heinz in terms of flavour and texture.

Granny's perfect Irish soda bread recipe that is ready to eat in minutes

This recipe for Irish soda bread has been passed down through many generations of the family, and reporter Martha Brennan has shared the secret for all to learn.

Scotland braces for snow as expert names area to be 'worst hit' by wintry blast

The weather expert has said Scots can expect "at least one to two notable wintry blasts" in the coming weeks.

Attendance Allowance People of State Pension age with a heart condition could be due up to £407 each month More than 103,000 people of State Pension age receive Attendance Allowance support for a heart condition.

Full list of shops closed on Boxing Day 2023 including Aldi and Home Bargains

With more and more shops choosing to shut their doors on Boxing Day, here's a roundup of all the retailers so far that will be doing this in 2023.

New 10 minute procedure can help restore sense of smell for long Covid patients

The loss of smell, also known as parosmia, is a common symptom for people with Covid.

Cadbury fans 'gutted' after finding out 'best chocolate bar' has been discontinued

Fans of the sweet treat have taken to social media to share their disappointment at the 'sad' news.

Woman shares cheap flower hack that makes fresh bouquets last 'for a month'

The affordable tip is said to make flowers last 'for a long time' - perfect for decorating your home.

Borders Scots baby called 'Queeniana' owned Chanel bag before birth As well as the Chanel bag, the six-week-old tot owns a Louis Vuitton and a Hermes blanket, a Balmain changing bag, and outfits from Dior, Versace and Burberry.

ITV I'm A Celebrity stars sadly no longer with us as new series set to air

I'm A Celebrity

As the 23rd series returns to our screens tonight, we pay tribute to the former stars of the jungle.

Feared gangland figure Paul Lyons attacked in jail by killer who stabbed victim 142 times

Peter Allan has pleaded guilty to attacking Paul Lyons in HMP Perth.

'I went to Edinburgh Christmas Market - and was astonished at prices of the rides'

With the Edinburgh Christmas Market kicking off on Friday, Tourism Writer Alexander Smail headed over to see what it was like on opening weekend — and his thoughts were mixed.

ITV This Morning's Alison Hammond hits back at Cliff Richard 'fat-shaming' Elvis

Sir Cliff Richard appeared on the daytime talk show earlier today alongside hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.

Albion Rovers FC Albion Rovers lost the battles in cup exit to Kilwinning Rangers, says boss Sandy Clark The Lowland League side were knocked out of the South Challenge Cup by a team two tiers below them

Wishaw business leader backing Lanarkshire MSP's plan for new environmental crime law

Jo Chidley, founder and owner of Beauty Kitchen was a keynote speaker at the launch of Monica Lennon’s consultation on making ecocide a crime in Scotland.

Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.

Motherwell kid Lennon Miller is like an old, experienced head already, says No.2 Stephen Frail after teen's contract extension

The Fir Park assistant boss has been impessed by 17-year-old Miller's maturity

P!NK announces return to Glasgow in summer 2024

Partner Stories

The superstar is coming back to the city for the first time in five years as her sell-out world tour, Summer Carnival, is being extended into 2024