Consumer

Just under 73,000 new EVs were registered in September, but critics wonder what effect the Electric Car Grant has really had

Renault and Dacia customers are warned to be “cautious of any unsolicited requests for information”

Smart motorways and crippling city congestion are blamed as official figures reveal UK road delays have soared by 5.5 per cent.

Researchers will pay 30-50 households up to £200 for taking part

A cyber attack has stopped production at JLR’s three UK manufacturing plants since the beginning of September

New figures show that while the cost of fill-ups continues to rise, retailers are making more money than ever

Road fatalities are down again, but a rise in motorcycle and pedestrian deaths shines the spotlight on vulnerable road users

Long walks to EV chargepoints mean fewer disabled drivers have the confidence to make use of the UK public charging network

A screen replaces the brand’s logo and gives pedestrians warnings about whether the car is moving or not

Driver Power is the UK's number one car customer satisfaction survey, a great tool for every car buyer

The number of road traffic officers has fallen from over 5,000 in 2015 to around 4,000 in 2025

The best new cars to own in the UK right now according to the people who already do. It’s the 2025 Driver Power results!

We take an in-depth look at the Volkswagen emissions scandal, and reveal what impact it had on the car industry

“A pedal box assembly that is not to the correct specification” could cause the brake pedal to detach on right-hand drive cars

The amount councils generate from car parking has risen in the last year, making it an even bigger money-maker for local authorities

The number diesel cars on UK roads has dropped dramatically over the last ten years. We look at the reasons why and wonder if there's any sign of a co…

Roughly 26 per cent of practical driving tests were taken in an automatic car last year, and that figure could rise to over 33 per cent by 2027

Faulty Takata airbags have been highlighted in 10,000 more Citroen and DS models, taking total vehicles affected to around 140,000

Parking brake sensor fault applies to Austral, Captur, Espace, Megane E-Tech, Rafale, Scenic E-Tech and Symbioz models, but only a handful of UK cars …

Our Dartford Crossing guide explains when and how to pay the Dart Charge, how much it costs and how to appeal a fine

The new Small Affordable Car initiative would lower electric car prices and make them more accessible to more buyers

A letter to the Government says councils that focus on filling potholes rather than preventative maintenance should be taught road-dressing techniques

The truth about EV battery repair and why understanding state of health could revolutionise the electric-car market

Toyota’s Electrified Saving offer works in tandem with the Government’s ECG to bring down the price of the bZ4X SUV

The Government has announced an electric car grant with discounts of up to £3,750, but does any model get the full amount?

Four in five people the RAC surveyed believe pavement parking should be banned in some form

Pothole-related breakdowns rose by nine per cent in the second quarter of 2025, following a cold and rainy start to the year

Under new DVLA rules, modified or restored cars can maintain their identities even after significant work has been carried out

17.6 million journeys are expected to take place between Friday and Monday, with warnings of “extremely busy” roads

Business owners will be able to save thousands on new electric vans and trucks until 2027

A comprehensive guide to hire purchase, PCP, contract hire and more, for anyone buying a new car on finance

Owners can now subscribe to boost the power of their car… for a fee

From 2026, learners will need to answer questions on CPR and defibrillators

More than 13,000 drivers were pulled over last year for driving unsafe vehicles, but experts warn there are plenty more out there

The limit for blood-alcohol content could soon drop below the current 80mg per 100ml