Motoring

Car production at the Nissan factory in Washington.

Nissan warns thousands of North East jobs at risk after slowing of EV sales

Experts reveal 12p life hack to stop car windscreens freezing over this winter

Experts reveal 12p life hack to stop car windscreens freezing over this winter

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The 12p kitchen item that'll stop your windscreen freezing over this winter

There are essential fines and regulations you need to be aware of

There are essential fines and regulations you need to be aware of

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Drivers could be hit with £2500 fines amid 'snow bomb' weather warning

Driving on UK roads without a valid MOT certificate is illegal, with motorists facing a fine of up to £1,000 if they do

Driving on UK roads without a valid MOT certificate is illegal, with motorists facing a fine of up to £1,000 if they do

MOT warning to 7.6 million drivers at risk of £1,000 fines

Chris Rea's Ferrari was sold at a 'star car' auction on Saturday.

Chris Rea's Ferrari was sold at a 'star car' auction on Saturday.

Chris Rea's car among £9m worth of 'star cars' sold at auction

A popular garage in Hurworth has hit the market for £895,000.

A popular garage in Hurworth has hit the market for £895,000.

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Popular garage near Darlington goes up for sale for £895,000

Car insurance companies often don't cover drivers for making this simple mistake, so it's worth checking your policy

Car insurance companies often don't cover drivers for making this simple mistake, so it's worth checking your policy

The costly motoring mistake that 90 per cent of insurers don't pay out on

The DVLA advises people to renew on its official website as it is the quickest and cheapest method

The DVLA advises people to renew on its official website as it is the quickest and cheapest method

DVLA driving licence warning for one million drivers risking £1,000 fine

Is your car due an MOT soon?

Is your car due an MOT soon?

RAC issues new car MOT warning to Brits - how to avoid £1,000 fine

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Campaigners call for mandatory driver retraining as DVLA figures revealed

The motorbike hearse used for Colin's funeral.

The motorbike hearse used for Colin's funeral.

Biker gets last ride on way to his funeral in hearse made from favourite bike

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year

Evans Halshaw Darlington: your one-stop shop for commercial vehicles

Evans Halshaw Darlington: your one-stop shop for commercial vehicles

Evans Halshaw Darlington: your one-stop shop for commercial vehicles

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Motorist asks DVLA to ban grandma from driving and prevent 'killing someone'

A stock image of a petrol station.

A stock image of a petrol station.

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The 44 cheapest petrol stations in the North East, where fuel is less than 130p

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

Can you park on a dropped kerb? The Highway Code offers advice to drivers

Experts have slammed the potential new hike

Experts have slammed the potential new hike

Drivers might have to pay £175 to keep their car running from November

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

DVLA issues number plate warning to UK drivers - how to avoid £1,000 fines

Potholes are a growing issue across the UK

Potholes are a growing issue across the UK

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Only 1 in 5 UK motorists paid compensation for pothole damage to their cars

GoCompare offers customers a £250 free excess refund reward when they purchase car insurance.

GoCompare offers customers a £250 free excess refund reward when they purchase car insurance.

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GoCompare car insurance rule is handing drivers back £250 each

Durham drug driver James Douglas lucky to be alive when he crashed 4x4

Durham drug driver James Douglas lucky to be alive when he crashed 4x4

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Drug driver 'very lucky to be alive' after he crashed Land Rover in County Durham

“We are very sorry to read of the incident

“We are very sorry to read of the incident

Drivers issued warned about 'insanely costly' supermarket 'contaminated fuel'

The cameras are linked to UK police databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

The cameras are linked to UK police databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

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Drivers warned of new 'Big Brother' style AI cameras that can spy inside cars

The DVLA has launched a new service update that allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C

The DVLA has launched a new service update that allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C

Warning you could be paying too much road tax as DVLA launches new service

Kim McGuinness, North East Mayor with Phil Wood of Marelli Automotive Systems UK; Stephen Irish, Director, SMART ORIGIN; Paul Butler, chief executive, NEAA; Adam Pennick of Nissan and Paul Blanchard of Komatsu UK

Kim McGuinness, North East Mayor with Phil Wood of Marelli Automotive Systems UK; Stephen Irish, Director, SMART ORIGIN; Paul Butler, chief executive, NEAA; Adam Pennick of Nissan and Paul Blanchard of Komatsu UK

Double celebration for North East automotive cluster

372 drivers were caught drink-driving at least four times, including four who were prosecuted on seven occasions

372 drivers were caught drink-driving at least four times, including four who were prosecuted on seven occasions

Hundreds caught drink-driving at least four times as 'something needs to change'

Here are the 45 petrol stations in the North East where fuel costs less than 130p per litre as prices have fallen to a three-year low.

Here are the 45 petrol stations in the North East where fuel costs less than 130p per litre as prices have fallen to a three-year low.

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LISTED: All 45 petrol stations in the North East where fuel costs less than 130p

A parking meter in Darlington in 2013: do you remember the days when everyone had pockets full of change to feed a meter?

A parking meter in Darlington in 2013: do you remember the days when everyone had pockets full of change to feed a meter?

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The perils of paying for town centre parking

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

The 5 essential checks drivers must make or risk £3,500 fines this autumn

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

'Scope for more price cuts' as fuel prices plummet at fastest rate of the year

The road where the crash happened

The road where the crash happened

Durham Constabulary

Three people rushed to hospital after two-car crash in County Durham village

Bespoke Motor Works, Harley Court, Stockton. Chris Davison, Clare Sunter, James King, Russell Jackson, Parker Jackson, Neil Chilton, Daniel King, Albert King, Chris Emmerson and Connor Muckle. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

Bespoke Motor Works, Harley Court, Stockton. Chris Davison, Clare Sunter, James King, Russell Jackson, Parker Jackson, Neil Chilton, Daniel King, Albert King, Chris Emmerson and Connor Muckle. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

Bespoke Motor Works celebrate a decade in the sports, luxury and prestige motor trade

Wales introduced a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas earlier this year

Wales introduced a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas earlier this year

Blanket 20 mph speed limit across the UK could lower car insurance premiums

Is this the cheapest petrol station in the region?

Is this the cheapest petrol station in the region?

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North East petrol station among cheapest in UK drops fuel price to under 130p a litre

We Buy Any Car at the Cornmill.

We Buy Any Car at the Cornmill.

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We Buy Any Car opens new pod at Darlington's Cornmill Centre

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

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Drivers warned of a 'very convincing' new parking ticket scam

The Nissan team learned sign language

The Nissan team learned sign language

Sunderland car workers learn sign language to communicate with colleagues

Paul Butler, CEO, North East Automotive Alliance, Iain Nixon, vice principal, Partnership and Commercial, Education Partnership North East, Cllr Kevin Johnston, Cabinet Member for Housing, Regeneration and Business at Sunderland City Council

Paul Butler, CEO, North East Automotive Alliance, Iain Nixon, vice principal, Partnership and Commercial, Education Partnership North East, Cllr Kevin Johnston, Cabinet Member for Housing, Regeneration and Business at Sunderland City Council

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£3.3m funding secured for plan to get long term unemployed into work

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

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DVLA issues number plate fine warning ahead of change next week

Do you have any penalty points on your driving licence?

Do you have any penalty points on your driving licence?

Does 3 points on your driving licence affect car insurance? Expert explains

These are the 15 cheapest petrol stations in County Durham and Darlington this Bank Holiday weekend - with prices down on a year ago.

These are the 15 cheapest petrol stations in County Durham and Darlington this Bank Holiday weekend - with prices down on a year ago.

15 cheapest petrol stations in County Durham and Darlington this Bank Holiday weekend

Is this the best 'real world' electric car you can buy?

Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted

Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted

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5 more speed camera myths busted - do they need to be visible?

People caught using their phones driving on the A1(M) near Newton Aycliffe when an AI camera was tested for a week last month.

People caught using their phones driving on the A1(M) near Newton Aycliffe when an AI camera was tested for a week last month.

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Camera on A1(M) catches nearly 1,000 people on phone or with no seatbelt in week

'Just because you might’ve not seen the speed camera, it doesn’t make the fine invalid'

'Just because you might’ve not seen the speed camera, it doesn’t make the fine invalid'

Can speed cameras be placed on hills? Car expert explains if it's legal

Once you've been caught be a speed camera you'll receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution within 14 days of the offence

Once you've been caught be a speed camera you'll receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution within 14 days of the offence

What happens after you’ve been caught by a speed camera? All you need to know

Drivers are being encouraged to stop as soon as the pump clicks to a halt for the first time.

Drivers are being encouraged to stop as soon as the pump clicks to a halt for the first time.

The 'little-known' petrol trick you should really know (you could save £500)

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

Drivers over 70 at risk of £1,000 fines or losing their licence, DVLA warns

Bike boxes are painted on UK roads but what are they and what happens if you stop in one?

Bike boxes are painted on UK roads but what are they and what happens if you stop in one?

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What do bike boxes mean and can you stop in one when driving? What to know

The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth

You will also face a fixed penalty fine for failing to comply with a red light signal

You will also face a fixed penalty fine for failing to comply with a red light signal

Can speed cameras catch you running a red light? AA experts explain

Hannah Robinson (inset) has been left with an £11,000 fine for parking at the Feethams Car Park in Darlington.

Hannah Robinson (inset) has been left with an £11,000 fine for parking at the Feethams Car Park in Darlington.

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Woman lands £11,000 fine for breaking 'joke' five-minute rule at Darlington car park

Some drivers might wonder if they could get away with slowing down right before a speed camera

Some drivers might wonder if they could get away with slowing down right before a speed camera

Can you slow down before a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how it works

Under the changes, pedestrians and cyclists are now at the top of the hierarchy since they are considered the most at risk of an accident.

Under the changes, pedestrians and cyclists are now at the top of the hierarchy since they are considered the most at risk of an accident.

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Drivers warned to follow 'important rule' or risk £1k fine and 9 licence points