New Vehicle Risk Ratings replace UK car insurance groups to bring clarity on costs 
New Vehicle Risk Ratings replace UK car insurance groups to bring clarity on costs
The car insurance industry has launched new Vehicle Risk Ratings, to give fresh insight into car insurability and costs
Police seize hundreds of “death trap” e-bikes used to mount pavements and run red lights
Police seize hundreds of “death trap” e-bikes used to mount pavements and run red lights
In the past year, police forces across the UK have confiscated almost 1,000 electric bikes, many of which have been illegally modified
Private sale or part-exchange: which gets car sellers the best price?
Private sale or part-exchange: which gets car sellers the best price?
If you’re torn between selling privately or trading-in, new data suggests that how you’ll get the best price depends what you drive
US moves to ban high-tech car parts from China amid spyware and hacking fears
US moves to ban high-tech car parts from China amid spyware and hacking fears
Biden administration acts over concerns tech could be used to collect data on citizens or manipulate vehicles
Fuel prices to fall to lowest in three years
Fuel prices to fall to lowest in three years
Low global demand and exchange rate bonus sees pump prices ease - but there’s a budget looming…
Best tow cars to buy 2025
Best tow cars to buy 2025
There’s more to towing a car than just hitching up a caravan. Check out these tow car stars to pick what’s right for you
Autumn is worse than Christmas for drink-drive casualties
Autumn is worse than Christmas for drink-drive casualties
Data shows there are more alcohol-induced collisions and casualties in the three months leading up to the festive season
EVs are less likely to be written off than petrols or diesels
EVs are less likely to be written off than petrols or diesels
New data shows ICE cars have been written off at twice the rate of electric cars since 2015
New red warning light rules to save lives at breakdowns and roadside recoveries
New red warning light rules to save lives at breakdowns and roadside recoveries
Breakdown and tyre vans can now display red flashing lights in high-risk situations
Is now the right time to sell your petrol car and buy an EV?
Is now the right time to sell your petrol car and buy an EV?
Time change fast in the EV market and there are plenty of reasons to take the plunge right now
We need 1,000 extra traffic police to curb driving offences
We need 1,000 extra traffic police to curb driving offences
Half of drivers think they can get away with offences due to limited police presence on the roads
The UK’s fastest EV charger has more power than any electric car can handle
The UK’s fastest EV charger has more power than any electric car can handle
There are only a handful of public chargers in the UK capable of topping 350kW - here’s all you need to know
Half of drivers think a new pair of tyres should go on the car's front wheels, but they're wrong
Half of drivers think a new pair of tyres should go on the car's front wheels, but they're wrong
New tyres must go on the rear axle, with part-worn treads moved to the front - whether the car is FWD, RWD or 4x4
Is your job title adding £££s to your car insurance?
Is your job title adding £££s to your car insurance?
New data shows warehouse workers, healthcare assistants and chefs are hit hardest with the highest car insurance quotes
Drivers warned to watch out as school kids on phones becomes major road safety issue 
Drivers warned to watch out as school kids on phones becomes major road safety issue
1,200 children are injured in collisions near schools every month and 84 per cent admit to using phones while walking to and from school
Car insurance scams: expert advice on how to avoid them
Car insurance scams: expert advice on how to avoid them
A top expert from the Insurance Fraud Bureau gives us the lowdown on common car insurance scams and ways to protect yourself from them.
Entire Nissan production team learns sign language to support deaf colleagues
Entire Nissan production team learns sign language to support deaf colleagues
Paint shop crew takes sign-language training classes en-masse, so workmates feel included
UK facing electric car technician shortage unless government acts
UK facing electric car technician shortage unless government acts
A petition has been launched to increase the cap on apprentice funding, as a skills shortfall looms
UK laws on dogs in cars: guidelines for driving with dogs
UK laws on dogs in cars: guidelines for driving with dogs
Here’s how to keep your dog happy, comfortable and legal while driving in the UK
Where does the car go next? Designing the vehicles of the future
Where does the car go next? Designing the vehicles of the future
Young guns of the design world at Coventry University showcase their automotive stories
Haigh backs low traffic zones in pursuit of 50 per cent target for walking and riding
Haigh backs low traffic zones in pursuit of 50 per cent target for walking and riding
Transport secretary pledges councils will be fully supported if they choose to launch Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
Drivers urged never to pay for parking using QR codes
Drivers urged never to pay for parking using QR codes
Cash, bank card or official parking apps are the only safe way to avoid scams, says RAC
Driving instructor waiting lists add to learner driver woes
Driving instructor waiting lists add to learner driver woes
Instructors report being fully-booked for two to six months, on top of delays getting driving test dates
Go boomers! 59-77-year-olds are the most confident car buyers
Go boomers! 59-77-year-olds are the most confident car buyers
Consumer confidence surveys reveals older drivers from the baby-boomer era are the most likely to buy a car without help
Roads abroad are better than ours in almost every way, say UK drivers
Roads abroad are better than ours in almost every way, say UK drivers
Six-out-of-ten UK drivers rate foreign roads as better than at home - but our road signs are easier to understand
Are cyclists safe on UK roads? Half of drivers unaware of laws to protect vulnerable road users
Are cyclists safe on UK roads? Half of drivers unaware of laws to protect vulnerable road users
Research shows 42 per cent haven’t heard of the ‘hierarchy of responsibility’ – 12 per cent think it’s not true
Shortage of EV trained garage staff predicted as ICE ban draws closer
Shortage of EV trained garage staff predicted as ICE ban draws closer
The car repair and servicing industry says more training of EV technicians is needed in readiness for the new petrol and diesel car sales ban
Cautious car buyers blamed for 10 per cent drop in car finance deals
Cautious car buyers blamed for 10 per cent drop in car finance deals
“Challenging conditions” have been blamed for a downturn in car finance, but the outlook is brighter, say lenders
Best car manufacturers 2024
Best car manufacturers 2024
Drivers share real-world verdicts on the car manufacturers that they’re living with
Fuel retailers hang onto high margins, in spite of competition warnings
Fuel retailers hang onto high margins, in spite of competition warnings
Petrol and diesel prices remain ‘stubbornly high’ according to the latest Fuelwatch data from the RAC
Dash cam users report record numbers of fellow drivers to police
Dash cam users report record numbers of fellow drivers to police
The National Dash Cam Safety Portal, run by dash cam manufacturer Nextbase, says nearly 25,000 clips were sent to the police in the first half of the …
UK electric car charging roll-out gathers pace but regional inequality persists 
UK electric car charging roll-out gathers pace but regional inequality persists
New figures show an annual increase in the UK EV charging network of 47 per cent, but UK regions lag far behind London
Government says no to A303 tunnel and A27 bypass road projects 
Government says no to A303 tunnel and A27 bypass road projects
Cost-savings are blamed as Labour overturns controversial Stonehenge tunnel and Arundel bypass plans
Ghost charging? Cable spaghetti? Half of EV drivers admit to poor etiquette at charge points
Ghost charging? Cable spaghetti? Half of EV drivers admit to poor etiquette at charge points
“Ghost charging” is named as biggest bugbear as EV drivers show a lack of consideration for others