New EU worn tyre rules could save 400m tyres and £5.9 billion a year
New EU worn tyre rules could save 400m tyres and £5.9 billion a year
Tyres at the 1.6mm legal minimum tread depth must still meet same performance standards as new tyres, says the EU
Cheaper electric cars on the way as battery prices collapse
Cheaper electric cars on the way as battery prices collapse
EVs already undercut ICE models in China and price parity between electric and ICE cars may arrive much faster than expected in Europe
Do you live near Britain’s ‘most dangerous’ (or safest) drivers?
Do you live near Britain’s ‘most dangerous’ (or safest) drivers?
New data reveals the UK postcodes with the worst record for drivers with licence penalty points
CO2 emissions from UK car production have halved since 1999
CO2 emissions from UK car production have halved since 1999
The ‘per vehicle’ figures for energy and water use, plus C02 emissions, all show dramatic falls as the UK car industry cleans up its act
How’s my driving? New Renault Safety Coach tech to rate drivers out of 100
How’s my driving? New Renault Safety Coach tech to rate drivers out of 100
Ultimate back seat driver or useful safety feature? Renault safety scores are coming to UK cars this summer
6 big design trends shaping cars of today and tomorrow
6 big design trends shaping cars of today and tomorrow
Aysar Ghassan, programme director of the Automotive and Transport Design course at Coventry University, talks us through today’s top trends in styling
Big tariffs on Chinese EVs as Europe clamps down on cheap car imports
Big tariffs on Chinese EVs as Europe clamps down on cheap car imports
New import duties in place from July 4 2024 will see big price hikes on Chinese cars if Europe and China fail to agree terms
Speed limiters now required on all new cars: know the rules and how they work
Speed limiters now required on all new cars: know the rules and how they work
Speed limiters are required on all new cars from July 7 2024 but what does that mean for motorists and consumers…
One million cars sold in first half of 2024, but private sales fall as EV uptake falters
One million cars sold in first half of 2024, but private sales fall as EV uptake falters
The car industry wants the next government to support consumers with tax-funded new car subsidies
Honda CR-V Advance long-term test: hybrid SUV ticks all the boxes
Honda CR-V Advance long-term test: hybrid SUV ticks all the boxes
Second report: our high-class SUV is supremely practical transport
Faulty car tyres are four times more dangerous than drunk driving
Faulty car tyres are four times more dangerous than drunk driving
Faulty tyres contribute to an estimated 7,500 deaths or serious injuries on our roads, according to a new Halfords survey
‘Taxi of the future’ heads to Manchester: Verne self-driving robo-taxi approved for use
‘Taxi of the future’ heads to Manchester: Verne self-driving robo-taxi approved for use
City leaders have signed a letter of intent to introduce Verne self-driving taxis as part of a future transport policy
UK has the third most expensive fuel prices in Europe
UK has the third most expensive fuel prices in Europe
Our diesel is 4th most expensive, petrol 11th and electricity 2nd - only the Italians and Swiss pay more overall
Driving test wait times up another 20% as DVSA plan is failing
Driving test wait times up another 20% as DVSA plan is failing
The promise that DVSA is ‘taking all measures it can to reduce waiting times’ rings hollow as waits increase by 20 per cent
Best cars to own: Driver Power 2024 results
Best cars to own: Driver Power 2024 results
The best new cars to own in the UK right now according to the people who already do. It’s the 2024 Driver Power results!
Voluntary accessibility standard for electric car chargers is failing, new data shows
Voluntary accessibility standard for electric car chargers is failing, new data shows
According to data from Vauxhall, only 2.3 per cent of on-street EV chargers accommodate disabled drivers
‘Car cannibalism’ on the rise: criminals strip cars for parts in public, confident police won’t show
‘Car cannibalism’ on the rise: criminals strip cars for parts in public, confident police won’t show
Cars parked on the street are increasingly being targeted for hard to find parts, as police response proves ineffectual
Tories pledge to scrap ULEZ extension and ban pay-per-mile taxes for drivers
Tories pledge to scrap ULEZ extension and ban pay-per-mile taxes for drivers
The Conservatives’ ‘Backing Drivers Bill’ will ban road pricing, force local referendums on 20mph schemes, and scrap ULEZ extension
Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again
Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again
The car industry pushes for VAT reductions on EV sales and charging after the general election, to help meet ZEV Mandate requirements
Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists
Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists
New laws will target dangerous cyclists who seriously injure or kill, Government says
‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government
‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government
The Ineos Automotive CEO hits out at the EV-only approach to net-zero, saying “drivers have been left behind”
Greedy fuel retailers double diesel profit margins instead of cutting prices
Greedy fuel retailers double diesel profit margins instead of cutting prices
The RAC has lobbied the UK energy secretary for action as new figures suggest drivers are still being overcharged
'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…
Take your dog to France: pet passports and tips when travelling to Europe by car
Take your dog to France: pet passports and tips when travelling to Europe by car
Want to take your dog to France? Join the increasing number of pet owners doing just that
The Channel Tunnel at 30: LeShuttle and what it means for UK motorists
The Channel Tunnel at 30: LeShuttle and what it means for UK motorists
The Channel Tunnel enters its fourth decade this month, but the ferry trade it was supposed to end is booming
Used electric car sales spike 71% as ex-company cars reach the market in big numbers
Used electric car sales spike 71% as ex-company cars reach the market in big numbers
Battery power accounted for 2.1 per cent of used car sales in the first quarter of 2024, with sales up 71 per cent
Jaguar Land Rover offers £150 a month towards new Range Rover insurance
Jaguar Land Rover offers £150 a month towards new Range Rover insurance
The new insurance contribution includes Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models, but not the Velar or Evoque
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
Used car checklist: key points to look for when buying
Used car checklist: key points to look for when buying
Read our used vehicle checklist to help you make a safer, more informed choice when buying any used car
MoT test pass certificates axed as paperwork goes ‘online only’
MoT test pass certificates axed as paperwork goes ‘online only’
Garages have axed annual MoT test paperwork, aiming to cut down fraud - not trees
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
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
Honda ZR-V Sport long-term test: a comfortable, spacious and efficient SUV
Honda ZR-V Sport long-term test: a comfortable, spacious and efficient SUV
Final report: we look at Honda’s history of hybrid tech as we say farewell to our SUV
The average UK car is now 9 years old, as drivers delay replacements
The average UK car is now 9 years old, as drivers delay replacements
41.4 million vehicles are on the road, but they’re getting older faster than they’re getting cleaner