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LEUVEN, BELGIUM - Millions of families across Europe will pack their cars and head off on holiday this summer, but which models are best suited to a long road trip? To help drivers choose, independent vehicle assessment organisation Green NCAP has identified some of the strongest-performing cars for an efficient family holiday journey.

AA Ireland's latest fuel price analysis shows welcome relief for motorists in July, with both petrol and diesel prices decreasing compared to June, helping to reduce motoring costs for many drivers. Diesel prices fell to an average of €1.73 per litre in July, down 15 cents from June's average of €1.88 per litre. Petrol prices also decreased, falling to an average of €1.75 per litre, down 9 cents from June's average of €1.84 per litre. EV charging tariffs also saw updates during July.

As Europe's summer travel season reaches its peak, millions of holidaymakers are taking to the roads. Girteka, a European road transport and logistics company operating a fleet of 6,500 trucks across the continent, is drawing attention to one road safety skill that is still too often overlooked: understanding how to drive safely around heavy goods vehicles. Europe's motorways become increasingly crowded during the summer months.

The EU's electric car tariffs succeeded in reducing the market share of EVs made in China, according to T&E analysis of the trade measures. But while the share of electric cars produced in China by western brands fell, imports from Chinese brands continued to grow. To avoid Europe becoming a dumping ground - or a mere assembly plant - for Chinese EVs, T&E called for further trade measures including tariffs on Chinese batteries.

IN A HEAT WAVE, YOUR CAR MAY BE AT ITS MOST DANGEROUS WHEN PARKED Carzone experiment shows parked car interior reach 57°C in direct sunshine Parking a car in direct sunshine during the current heatwave could be far more dangerous than many motorists realise.

Chery UK has announced a new three-season partnership with AFC Bournemouth, becoming the Official Automotive Partner of the Premier League club known as 'The Cherries'. Running through to the end of the 2028/29 campaign, the agreement will also see Chery appear front-of-shirt on the AFC Bournemouth men's team training kit, alongside an additional Partnership with AFC Bournemouth Women.

More than 50 exhibitors have already been confirmed for Motorsport Expo and Car Culture UK, alongside a growing line-up of major industry partnerships and exclusive features, as preparations gather pace for the inaugural events at Excel London from 26-28 February 2027.

Ireland's ICE2EV scrappage scheme lands, new DoneDeal Cars data reveals Consumer interest in EVs on DoneDeal Cars driven by the 'Carrot' of the Scrappage Scheme and the 'Stick' of the record Fuel Prices Appetite for Diesel Cars is falling more slowly in the used market as seen with slower decline on DoneDeal Cars vs new market Averaged across H1 2026, electric vehicle searches on DoneDeal Cars were up 78% year-on-year but that growth accelerated sharply in June, up 115% year-on-year, more...

Representing the most comprehensive overhaul of its testing and rating system in years. The new framework raises the standard for consumer protection, placing greater emphasis on intuitive and effective driver assistance systems, robust crash avoidance, occupant protection for a diverse population, and post-crash safety and care. The results show that manufacturers are already rising to the challenge.

The change of venue, following the transformation of the Montjuïc venue as part of celebrations for the Centenary of the 1929 International Exhibition, will offer exhibitors and visitors the opportunity to discover the potential of the Gran Via venue, an international benchmark for its state-of-the-art exhibition facilities.