The Ford Explorer name carries serious baggage. In the US it’s an icon; in the UK it’s largely a cinematic footnote best known for outrunning dinosaurs. Now, Ford has rebooted the badge for Europe as a mid‑size electric SUV, engineered in Germany and built on Volkswagen Group’

New research indicates that most drivers in Northern Ireland support fines for the misuse of parent and child parking spaces. The findings come from a survey of 700 motorists carried out by CompareNI.com in May 2026. What the research found The survey found that 59% of respondents believe car

For many young drivers in Northern Ireland, getting on the road is a major milestone. A first car can mean more independence, easier travel to work or college, and more flexibility in everyday life. But for many drivers, the cost of insurance can quickly become one of the biggest barriers.