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Stop holding back pothole repair funding, councils tell the government
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Stop holding back pothole repair funding, councils tell the government

With National Pothole Day having arrived and a review of road maintenance spending around the corner, we look at the current situation on Britain’s ro…
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15 Jan 2025
End to ‘five-minute payment rule’ could save motorists from hefty parking fines
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End to ‘five-minute payment rule’ could save motorists from hefty parking fines

New changes from the industry trade body could see the removal of rules dictating the amount of time within which drivers are expected to pay
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13 Jan 2025
EV charger numbers are growing rapidly but there's one small problem
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EV charger numbers are growing rapidly but there's one small problem

The number of public EV chargers across the UK grew by 38 per cent in 2024, but analysts are concerned about what’s being installed and regional inequ…
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9 Jan 2025
Labour reverses 2035 ICE ban: no new petrol or diesel cars to be sold after 2030
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Labour reverses 2035 ICE ban: no new petrol or diesel cars to be sold after 2030

The Transport Secretary says the Government will launch a consultation with the industry to consider “what steps can be taken to support domestic manu…
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8 Jan 2025
Tougher rules for booking driving tests introduced: here’s what you need to know
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Tougher rules for booking driving tests introduced: here’s what you need to know

New regulations include a shorter notice period for cancellations and restrictions on driving schools’ booking practices
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7 Jan 2025
Kia UK boss calls for clear ZEV roadmap, plus “modest” consumer incentives
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Kia UK boss calls for clear ZEV roadmap, plus “modest” consumer incentives

Brand CEO says ZEV mandate is a threat, asking for clarity from the Labour government
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6 Jan 2025
Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted
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Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted

More realistic emissions testing could see substantial tax increases for PHEV drivers
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2 Jan 2025
Government consults on 2030 ICE ban, but won’t be asking drivers
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Government consults on 2030 ICE ban, but won’t be asking drivers

Industry execs consulted on ZEV Mandate changes, but 50 million drivers don’t get a look-in
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24 Dec 2024
Honda and Nissan merger on the table as talks confirmed
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Honda and Nissan merger on the table as talks confirmed

The two companies could form a new Japanese automotive giant
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23 Dec 2024
Fuel Finder: all you need to know
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Fuel Finder: all you need to know

Fuel Finder aims to give drivers accurate, up-to-date information to get the best deal on petrol and diesel prices
Tips & advice
23 Dec 2024
Driver whose towbar voided his insurance wins payout
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Driver whose towbar voided his insurance wins payout

Allianz tells Auto Express it was ‘right in principle’, but has agreed to cover the claim in full
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20 Dec 2024
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UK war on potholes gets a £500 million boost
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UK war on potholes gets a £500 million boost

Government says increased £1.6bn funding package will fill an extra seven million potholes
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20 Dec 2024
Should the drink-drive limit be lower? Implications for safety, policing and the law
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Should the drink-drive limit be lower? Implications for safety, policing and the law

England and Wales have the highest drink-drive limit in Europe. But looking at Scotland, is reducing it really an effective way of cutting the carnage…
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19 Dec 2024
Car finance scandal: Supreme Court hearing could halve number of claimants
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Car finance scandal: Supreme Court hearing could halve number of claimants

Scandal involving car finance commission could see motorists entitled to billions of pounds in payouts
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19 Dec 2024
UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained
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UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained

Petrol prices have begun to rise once again after a steep decline. We explain all you need to know and how a new app could soon save you money
Tips & advice
18 Dec 2024
BMW X5 tops the table for used cars sold with previous damage
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BMW X5 tops the table for used cars sold with previous damage

Over half of the X5s sold secondhand in 2024 had accident damage on their record
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18 Dec 2024
England’s roads are officially getting worse
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England’s roads are officially getting worse

Latest official figures show declining number of surveyed roads that don’t require attention
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17 Dec 2024
Christmas chaos on the roads: avoid these dates if you can!
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Christmas chaos on the roads: avoid these dates if you can!

The RAC predicts millions will be on the move this festive season, with Christmas Eve set to be the busiest day
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16 Dec 2024
AI cameras that spot drunk drivers rolled out in the UK for the first time
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AI cameras that spot drunk drivers rolled out in the UK for the first time

World-first pilot project uses algorithms to flag potential suspects to waiting police officers
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14 Dec 2024
E-scooters: new era of mobility or threat to safety?
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E-scooters: new era of mobility or threat to safety?

Do e-scooters have a place as a legal form of transport in the UK’s towns and cities?
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13 Dec 2024
Company car tax guide 2025: everything you need to know
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Company car tax guide 2025: everything you need to know

Company car tax is worked out using a vehicle’s emissions, its value, and your salary; this is how the formula applies in the 2023/24 Financial Year
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13 Dec 2024
Public EV chargepoint location suffering from North-South divide
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Public EV chargepoint location suffering from North-South divide

The UK is on course for 300,00 public chargers by 2030, but national coverage remains problematic
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13 Dec 2024
Make petrol cars more expensive, Tesla tells UK Government
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Make petrol cars more expensive, Tesla tells UK Government

Elon Musk’s EV firm has lobbied the government to accelerate the push towards EVs by penalising petrol and diesel drivers
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12 Dec 2024
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ZEV Mandate to spoil Christmas for 1,000s of petrol and diesel car buyers
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ZEV Mandate to spoil Christmas for 1,000s of petrol and diesel car buyers

Got an ICE car on order? Don’t bet on collecting it before the New Year…
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10 Dec 2024
Plummeting used values could slow EV take-up further, claims new report
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Plummeting used values could slow EV take-up further, claims new report

Lease companies can’t afford to sell ex-fleet vehicles, so will re-lease the old ones instead
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6 Dec 2024
EVs now 25% of new cars sold, with help from £4bn in manufacturer discounts
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EVs now 25% of new cars sold, with help from £4bn in manufacturer discounts

Latest car sales figures show EV market share is up, but only because manufacturers are paying the price
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5 Dec 2024
Driving test being 'dumbed down' fear, as examiners report pressure on pass rate
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Driving test being 'dumbed down' fear, as examiners report pressure on pass rate

The DVSA is accused of bullying examiners into being more lenient, as it battles with the driving test backlog
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4 Dec 2024
Road surface dressing on the up in UK's pothole battle
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Road surface dressing on the up in UK's pothole battle

The amount of dressing applied to UK roads increased by nine per cent this year, after a 12-year-low in 2023
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4 Dec 2024
Driving home for Christmas? Cheapest fuel prices since Covid will keep costs low
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Driving home for Christmas? Cheapest fuel prices since Covid will keep costs low

Fuel may be slightly more expensive than in November, but Christmas is set to be the cheapest in several years for drivers
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4 Dec 2024
Warning: your towbar could invalidate your car insurance
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Warning: your towbar could invalidate your car insurance

Drivers could be in hot water if they don’t declare if a towbar is fitted when buying car insurance
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2 Dec 2024
MP who oversaw ULEZ introduction appointed as new Transport Secretary
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MP who oversaw ULEZ introduction appointed as new Transport Secretary

Former London Deputy Mayor Heidi Alexander is the UK’s new Secretary of State for Transport
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29 Nov 2024
Transport secretary resigns over spent fraud conviction
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Transport secretary resigns over spent fraud conviction

Sky News alleges Louise Haigh tried to scam her employer for phone upgrades
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29 Nov 2024
High electric car charging prices are a blow to faltering EV market
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High electric car charging prices are a blow to faltering EV market

VAT and extra charges for operators mean public charging prices remain comparatively high compared to plugging in at home
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29 Nov 2024
Huge spike in deaths of young women on UK roads

Huge spike in deaths of young women on UK roads

The overall number of road casualties in the UK is slightly down compared with last year, but experts believe a rise in deaths of young women could be…
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28 Nov 2024
Should you buy or lease your new car?
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Should you buy or lease your new car?

Is it better to buy or lease a new car? We’re here to guide you through the benefits of each to help you decide
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27 Nov 2024