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Motoring Features
The Scot who's driving the American dream
As the world watches Donald Trump become the 45th president of the United States, COLIN CUMMING finds out about a Scotsman's life-long love of automobiles from across the pond.
Motoring News
Monte Carlo Classic Rally's Burns Night celebration in Paisley
Crowds are set to flock to Paisley on Burns Night to see the start of the Monte Carlo Classic Rally.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate review – It's a big winner
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate offers levels of luxury, technology and carrying capacity that mean you won't find a premium-class load-lugger to match it. Here, we give you the lowdown on this new model, focusing particularly on the spec, performance and pricing of the E 220 d SE version.
Suzuki
New Suzuki Ignis review – It's a small wonder
The new Suzuki Ignis has highly desirable styling, impressive levels of comfort and a performance that will put a smile on your face. We check out this all-new model here.
Rallying
Scottish Rally Championship – all set for the shoot-out stars
A new drive award is set to really spice up the 2017 Scottish Rally Championship, as organisers have announced a number of changes aimed to make the series even better.
Jaguar
Watch as Jaguar F-Type goes hi-tech for 2017
The Jaguar F-Type sports car is being given a host of upgrades and new tech for 2017. And you can watch a video of it and get all the details about spec, performance and pricing here.
Skoda
New Skoda Octavia details unveiled
Skoda have lifted the lid on some more of the important details of their third-generation Octavia, which should be going on sale in the UK in the spring. You can find out about the styling, spec and engine range here.
Motoring News
A great drive for golfer Jack McDonald
A young golfer is being helped to get his professional career on the road by Arnold Clark – who are giving him the use of a Ford Mondeo.
Volkswagen
Used Volkswagen Golf review – Family hatchback's well above par
The seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf made a top family hatchback even better and it's now a tempting second-hand car. Here, we give you the details on the spec, engines, performance and pricing of used models.
Volvo
Volvo V40 review – Hatchback delivers the goods
The latest Volvo V40 is not only a looker but also offers a very economical engine as we find out after checking out the spec, performance and pricing of the D3 R-Design Nav Plus model.
Ginetta
Aiden Moffat grabs podium spot in 24H Dubai
Touring car racer Aiden Moffat gives his reaction after he and his team-mates achieved second place in their class in the 24 Hours of Dubai – the young Scot's first-ever endurance race.
Rallying
Dakar Rally legend leads Peugeot to 1-2-3 glory
After nearly two weeks of punishing driving across some of the most inhospitable terrain on the planet, the 2017 Dakar Rally ended with one of the closest finishes possible – and a great result for Peugeot.
Renault
Renault offer new top-spec Clio
French car giants Renault look set to win over even more fans to the popular Clio supermini with a new top-end Signature Nav model and you can find out all about it here.
Vauxhall
New Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport to get greater grip
The forthcoming Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport is to get a hi-tech four-wheel-drive system with torque vectoring. Here, you can find out how it will improve the car’s handling.
Electric Vehicles
Electric car sales surge in UK
Industry experts are confident that there will be an increasing number of plug-in cars on our roads this year, as more people make the switch to eco-friendly motors.
Motoring Features
Are you up to speed with your dash symbols?
It can be a sign of your motoring knowledge – or, rather, lack of it – if you get in a panic when one of your car's dashboard lights comes on because you don't know what it means. Here, we take a look at what some of the symbols mean and what you should do.
Vauxhall
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer review – MPV is very well connected
The facelifted Vauxhall Zafira Tourer seven-seater is now an even more relaxing place in which to spend a long journey – in part due to the top-class technology it features. You can find out about the technology, engine options and performances and price range here.
Mercedes-Benz
New Mercedes-AMG GT C celebrates firm's half century in style
Mercedes are extending their AMG GT family of sports cars with a special model to celebrate 50 years of the AMG company and you can see it and get the first details on it here.
Gordon Shedden
Flash launch for the BTCC at Autosport International
SCOT Gordon Shedden is in the starring role for the British Touring Car Championship at the Autosport International motorsport show over the next few days. And the current BTCC title holder kicked things off by unveiling his 2017 car yesterday. The Scottish Rally Championship also have a presence at the four-day event in Birmingham.
Business & Consumer
You could end up paying a LOT more under new DVLA car tax rules - here's how much
The proposals were first announced by former chancellor George Osborne two years ago
Motoring News
Motoring News
Monte Carlo Classic Rally's Burns Night celebration in Paisley
Crowds are set to flock to Paisley on Burns Night to see the start of the Monte Carlo Classic Rally.
Motoring News
A great drive for golfer Jack McDonald
A young golfer is being helped to get his professional career on the road by Arnold Clark – who are giving him the use of a Ford Mondeo.
Motoring News
Regency Car Sales report turnover and profit lift
Buckie-based company, which specialises in the sale and repair of Vauxhall motor vehicles, said revenue rose 4% to £18.57 million and pre-tax profits rose 3.5% to £710,469
Electric Vehicles
Electric car sales surge in UK
Industry experts are confident that there will be an increasing number of plug-in cars on our roads this year, as more people make the switch to eco-friendly motors.
Renault
Renault offer new top-spec Clio
French car giants Renault look set to win over even more fans to the popular Clio supermini with a new top-end Signature Nav model and you can find out all about it here.
Road Tests
Volvo
Volvo V40 review – Hatchback delivers the goods
The latest Volvo V40 is not only a looker but also offers a very economical engine as we find out after checking out the spec, performance and pricing of the D3 R-Design Nav Plus model.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate review – It's a big winner
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate offers levels of luxury, technology and carrying capacity that mean you won't find a premium-class load-lugger to match it. Here, we give you the lowdown on this new model, focusing particularly on the spec, performance and pricing of the E 220 d SE version.
Suzuki
New Suzuki Ignis review – It's a small wonder
The new Suzuki Ignis has highly desirable styling, impressive levels of comfort and a performance that will put a smile on your face. We check out this all-new model here.
Citroen
Citroen C1 Furio review – It's easy to see city car's appeal
We think you'll find the Citroen C1 Furio is the ideal first car for kids thanks to its blend of style and sensible performance. Here, you can check out the spec, handling and pricing of this city car here.
Kia
Kia Optima Sportswagon review – Estate offers optimal value
Kia's big Optima Sportswagon estate is hard to better in its marketplace due to its stylish design and creature comforts. You can find out about the spec, performance and pricing of the GT Line S version here.
Motoring Features
Motoring Features
The Scot who's driving the American dream
As the world watches Donald Trump become the 45th president of the United States, COLIN CUMMING finds out about a Scotsman's life-long love of automobiles from across the pond.
News
Meet the schoolgirl who's been riding motorbikes since she was two years old
Motocross racing isn't the kind of thing you'd normally see a primary five getting up to in their spare time but Cristina Palmer couldn't imagine doing anything else.
Motoring Features
Are you up to speed with your dash symbols?
It can be a sign of your motoring knowledge – or, rather, lack of it – if you get in a panic when one of your car's dashboard lights comes on because you don't know what it means. Here, we take a look at what some of the symbols mean and what you should do.
Taxes
Taxing time awaits motorists
Big changes are on the way over how much we will pay in Vehicle Excise Duty for new cars. We examine the likely impact here.
Motoring Features
John Curtis – Victoria Beckham has the write stuff to inspire me
Our columnist writes a letter to his 18-year-old self… in the same way that Victoria Beckham did in recent days. Only John concentrates on motoring matters.
Motorsports
Rallying
Scottish Rally Championship – all set for the shoot-out stars
A new drive award is set to really spice up the 2017 Scottish Rally Championship, as organisers have announced a number of changes aimed to make the series even better.
Ginetta
Aiden Moffat grabs podium spot in 24H Dubai
Touring car racer Aiden Moffat gives his reaction after he and his team-mates achieved second place in their class in the 24 Hours of Dubai – the young Scot's first-ever endurance race.
Rallying
Dakar Rally legend leads Peugeot to 1-2-3 glory
After nearly two weeks of punishing driving across some of the most inhospitable terrain on the planet, the 2017 Dakar Rally ended with one of the closest finishes possible – and a great result for Peugeot.
Gordon Shedden
Flash launch for the BTCC at Autosport International
SCOT Gordon Shedden is in the starring role for the British Touring Car Championship at the Autosport International motorsport show over the next few days. And the current BTCC title holder kicked things off by unveiling his 2017 car yesterday. The Scottish Rally Championship also have a presence at the four-day event in Birmingham.
Rallying
Dakar Rally opens 2017 motorsport season in style
As the Dakar Rally gets under way, we take a look at some of the contenders to be winners in this gruelling event.
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Food & Drink
'Honest' photo of Nutella's separated ingredients is putting people off the chocolate spread
It certainly doesn't look as appetising as the gooey chocolate goodness we're used to
Money
Glaring error means this rare £2 coin is now worth a small fortune - here's how to check if you've got one
An estimated 3,000 Britannia £2 coins showing the Queen’s head upside down are in circulation, and they're worth a mint
Money
Thousands of grandparents missing out on £231 a year - this is who can claim
Under the rules of "grandparents' credit", if a mother goes back to work after the birth of a child she can sign a form that allows a grandparent to receive National Insurance (NI) credits for looking after the child
Land Rover
Land Rover Discovery Sport review – SUV races ahead
The Discovery Sport is powering Land Rover's compact SUV offering forward in every aspect. Here, you can find out about the spec, performance and pricing of the HSE Luxury TD4 180PS Auto 4WD model.
Family & Kids
Mum reveals incredible money saving tips to feed family-of-five and pooch on just £38 a week
Savings queen Danielle Ross has gained 22,000 followers on Facebook after sharing her incredible tips
Buckfast
Crafty businesswoman cleans up thanks to novelty Buckfast-inspired soap
Helen Gilmour, whose Skin-a-licious shop is based in Airdrie, has created soaps based on the tonic wine as an offbeat souvenir.
Discover Scotland
What is in a haggis? Read this AFTER you've eaten one at Burns Night
ON Monday, most Scots will tuck in to the traditional dish of haggis, neeps and tatties ... But what's actually in there?
Motoring Features
The Scot who's driving the American dream
As the world watches Donald Trump become the 45th president of the United States, COLIN CUMMING finds out about a Scotsman's life-long love of automobiles from across the pond.
Motoring News
Monte Carlo Classic Rally's Burns Night celebration in Paisley
Crowds are set to flock to Paisley on Burns Night to see the start of the Monte Carlo Classic Rally.
Volvo
Volvo V40 review – Hatchback delivers the goods
The latest Volvo V40 is not only a looker but also offers a very economical engine as we find out after checking out the spec, performance and pricing of the D3 R-Design Nav Plus model.
Most Read
Most Recent
Rangers FC
Rangers star Barrie McKay a £6m target for RB Leipzig as Bundesliga shocktroops make their move
Record Sport can reveal the German side have held talks with Rangers about a January transfer for the 22-year-old winger who impressed in Sunday's friendly.
Missing people
Police quiz swingers' website lover of missing RAF gunner Corrie McKeague
After seeing publicity about the search for the Scot, the 28-year-old, who met him for sex five months before he vanished, got in touch with Suffolk police.
Transfer Talk
Transfer news live as Celtic and Rangers plus rest of the Premiership make their moves
The January window is going at a frenzied pace and you can follow all the latest transfer gossip and rumours right here.
Edinburgh
Noisy sex parties causing major problems in trendy heart of Edinburgh
Residents in the capital's Old Town says increasing numbers of 'audible sex parties' are taking place in flats being rented out as holiday lets.
Kilmarnock
'See you at the gates gorgeous': Heartbreaking tribute paid to Kilmarnock dad Zak McLean
Zak vanished last Wednesday and after a body was discovered in a wooded area of the town today loved ones flooded social media with tributes.
West Dunbartonshire
Dumbarton shelter's bid to find a home for a lonely corn snake
Drax the corn snake is being cared for at the Scottish SPCA centre in Milton and staff are hoping 2017 will be the year he finds a home.
Countdown
Former Countdown winner Daniel McColm traced in Glasgow after going missing
The 24-year-old had been missing overnight but was found in Glasgow early this morning.
William Hill Scottish Cup
Lee Clark wants Kilmarnock players to be history makers just like the team of '97
Killie kick off their cup campaign against Hamilton Accies at Rugby Park this Saturday.
Australian Open
Dan Evans storms into the last 16 after defeating home favourite Bernard Tomic at the Australian Open
Evans won an amazing encounter 7-5 7-6 7-6 against the world No 27 to silence the Melbourne faithful
Queen of the South FC
Young guns impress Queen of the South boss as the Doonhamers prepare to take on Dumbarton
The manager has been impressed with his squad recently but doesn't want them to get carried away ahead of a big clash with Dumbarton.
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