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M25 shut again this weekend: all the details to avoid ‘carmageddon’
M25 shut again this weekend: all the details to avoid ‘carmageddon’
The M25 will be closed from 9pm on Friday until 6am Monday morning, with National Highways predicting “long delays”
10 May 2024
'It's OK to drive high', young drivers express relaxed view on drug driving
'It's OK to drive high', young drivers express relaxed view on drug driving
22 per cent of young drivers think it's ok to drive high, while almost one-third of motorists believe that driving after taking prescription drugs pos…
10 May 2024
New graduated driving licence bill aims to tackle “overconfident young motorists”
New graduated driving licence bill aims to tackle “overconfident young motorists”
Labour MP, Kim Leadbeater has introduced a new law to Parliament which could impose restrictions on new drivers
9 May 2024
Driving in Europe: what are the rules for UK motorists?
Driving in Europe: what are the rules for UK motorists?
Everything you need to know about taking your car to Europe
9 May 2024
Last chance: have your say on ‘unfair’ PCNs and traffic fines before government consultation ends
Last chance: have your say on ‘unfair’ PCNs and traffic fines before government consultation ends
Motorists can submit their concerns and evidence via the gov.uk website as part of the DfT’s investigation into councils profiteering from fines
8 May 2024
Urgent action needed to “re-enthuse” private EV buyers, say car makers
Urgent action needed to “re-enthuse” private EV buyers, say car makers
The proportion of EVs sold to private buyers in April slumped 22 per cent compared to April 2023, as EV fleet sales motor ahead
7 May 2024
Best-selling cars 2024: the UK’s top 10 most popular models
Best-selling cars 2024: the UK’s top 10 most popular models
These are the country’s most popular cars of the year so far, but which is in pole position?
7 May 2024
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AI drives major rise in car insurance fraud as criminals fake evidence
AI drives major rise in car insurance fraud as criminals fake evidence
Finance firm, Allianz, has found that the number of fraudulent insurance cases regarding doctored photos and video has trebled in the last year
3 May 2024
Should you sell a car on Facebook Marketplace?
Should you sell a car on Facebook Marketplace?
Sceptical about selling your car on Facebook? We go over everything you need to know about the Facebook Marketplace?
3 May 2024
More 20mph speed limits in Glasgow despite UK Government’s ‘Plan for Drivers’
More 20mph speed limits in Glasgow despite UK Government’s ‘Plan for Drivers’
Almost 4,000 additional streets in Glasgow will get a 20mph speed limit, with introductions set to be phased
2 May 2024
UK new car buyers love a Mercedes-Benz but Ford is favourite when used
UK new car buyers love a Mercedes-Benz but Ford is favourite when used
Data from YouGov’s BrandIndex shows that Mercedes-Benz is a top choice with new car buyers, with used buyers favouring Ford
2 May 2024
On-street Electric Vehicle charging slips off the political agenda for 2 May polls
On-street Electric Vehicle charging slips off the political agenda for 2 May polls
Voters rate council support for EV owners poorly, but election candidates aren’t addressing the issue
1 May 2024
UK diesel car market to be “decimated” in 4 years, due to EV laws
UK diesel car market to be “decimated” in 4 years, due to EV laws
Diesel car market share will fall to as little as three per cent in the next four years due to the “legislative direction” around zero-emissions vehic…
29 Apr 2024
Stable charging costs make EVs look cheaper as petrol prices rise
Stable charging costs make EVs look cheaper as petrol prices rise
The cost of EV charging has remained consistent in the last month, despite surging prices of petrol and diesel.
29 Apr 2024
New Private Parking Code of Practice to enforce grace period for parking fines
New Private Parking Code of Practice to enforce grace period for parking fines
The British Parking Association has announced that it will implement a new Code of Practice for private car parks later this year, with changes to boo…
26 Apr 2024
UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained
UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained
Petrol prices have risen on average by 8 pence since the start of 2024. We explain why fuel prices are going up again
23 Apr 2024
Record complaints about car repairers blamed on cost-of-living crisis by garage watchdog
Record complaints about car repairers blamed on cost-of-living crisis by garage watchdog
The Motor Ombudsman has recorded its highest quarterly number of complaints about garage repairs, with rising financial pressures cited as the driving…
23 Apr 2024
Labour to U-turn on 20mph speed limit in Wales after harsh criticism
Labour to U-turn on 20mph speed limit in Wales after harsh criticism
Wales’ Transport Secretary, Ken Skates says Labour will reverse its blanket 20mph rules “as soon as we can”
22 Apr 2024
Government says ‘no’ to new cash incentives for electric car buyers
Government says ‘no’ to new cash incentives for electric car buyers
A Lords Committee report backing car-makers’ calls for discounts to boost EV sales falls on deaf ears
19 Apr 2024
Tesla slashes Supercharger membership cost with 42 sites now open to all EVs
Tesla slashes Supercharger membership cost with 42 sites now open to all EVs
Tesla has cut the costs of its Supercharger Membership, which grants access to lower charging rates, by £2 per month
19 Apr 2024
London Congestion Charge: map, times, exemptions and full details
London Congestion Charge: map, times, exemptions and full details
Driving into the city? Here’s everything you need to know
19 Apr 2024
Food or car insurance? Tough choices for low income households as costs spiral
Food or car insurance? Tough choices for low income households as costs spiral
Citizens Advice has told parliament’s Treasury Committee that people of colour pay, on average, £250 more for car insurance
18 Apr 2024
Eyesight requirements for driving: UK eyesight rules explained
Eyesight requirements for driving: UK eyesight rules explained
What is the minimum vision standard required to drive on UK roads? And how can you check your own eyesight before driving? Our handy guide has you cov…
17 Apr 2024
Banks told to brace for billions in potential car finance scandal payouts
Banks told to brace for billions in potential car finance scandal payouts
The FCA is investigating now-banned ‘discretionary commission arrangements’, which could result in huge compensation payouts for motorists
15 Apr 2024
Real-world car emissions and fuel economy are 20% worse than advertised figures
Real-world car emissions and fuel economy are 20% worse than advertised figures
European Commission has found that, on average, most cars are far less fuel efficient and environmentally friendly than official WLTP test results sug…
12 Apr 2024
Banned car number plates: naughty 74-reg number plates deemed too rude for the roads
Banned car number plates: naughty 74-reg number plates deemed too rude for the roads
The DVLA has revealed its list of new-for-2024 number plates judged too saucy for the streets, and there are plenty of potential shockers on the banne…
10 Apr 2024
‘Greedy’ UK car insurers blamed as soaring premiums far exceed rise in payouts
‘Greedy’ UK car insurers blamed as soaring premiums far exceed rise in payouts
Do modest price rises abroad - as low as 2 per cent in France - prove car insurance companies are ripping-off British drivers?
8 Apr 2024
New ‘24’ plate boosts UK new car sales in March after “two tough years”
New ‘24’ plate boosts UK new car sales in March after “two tough years”
According to the SMMT, over 300,000 new cars have received the new ‘24’ registration plate so far, with new car sales up 10% year-on-year
4 Apr 2024
Continual rises in fuel prices causing “misery at the pumps”
Continual rises in fuel prices causing “misery at the pumps”
New RAC and CMA data shows rises in fuel prices and retailer margins since the beginning of the year
4 Apr 2024
Tesla stock prices tumble as Elon Musk’s EV firm sees worst sales since 2022
Tesla stock prices tumble as Elon Musk’s EV firm sees worst sales since 2022
Tesla has reported its first year-on-year drop in sales since 2020, with stock prices dropping as much as 5% as a result
3 Apr 2024
Government to investigate car headlight glare as drivers report being dazzled
Government to investigate car headlight glare as drivers report being dazzled
Almost nine-in-ten drivers think car headlights are too bright and now the Government says it’s looking into the matter
2 Apr 2024
Road tax set to rise in April: here’s how much more you’ll pay
Road tax set to rise in April: here’s how much more you’ll pay
Drivers with newer cars will now pay £10 more per year, although the biggest gas guzzlers fare even worse
28 Mar 2024
Eggs-perts warn of Easter weekend traffic ‘carmageddon’
Eggs-perts warn of Easter weekend traffic ‘carmageddon’
Current estimates suggest over 14 million journeys will be completed as the Easter weekend and school holidays clash
28 Mar 2024
‘Secret’ UK courts are fast-tracking speeding fines say magistrates
‘Secret’ UK courts are fast-tracking speeding fines say magistrates
New guidance from Magistrates’ Association calls for reform and aims to expose ‘secret’ Single Justice Procedure system
26 Mar 2024