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Ford job cuts: 800 UK roles go due to slow EV demand and new competition
Ford job cuts: 800 UK roles go due to slow EV demand and new competition
Ford plans to cut a total of 4,000 jobs across Europe, in the hope of creating a “more cost-competitive structure”
Nissan calls for urgent action on ZEV mandate
Nissan calls for urgent action on ZEV mandate
The threat to UK jobs is laid bare as fears over the impact of ZEV mandate escalate
Pothole compensation claims double, but councils refuse to pay out
Pothole compensation claims double, but councils refuse to pay out
In 2023 there were over 20,000 claims to local councils due to pothole damage, although only 15 per cent resulted in a payout
Dieselgate is back! Thousands of cars could be recalled as scandal returns
Dieselgate is back! Thousands of cars could be recalled as scandal returns
The DfT is currently investigating as many as 47 models across several brands that are suspected to use diesel defeat devices
Car finance scandal firms given more time to process complaints by FCA
Car finance scandal firms given more time to process complaints by FCA
As much as £16 billion could be up for grabs for car finance customers affected by discretionary commission arrangements
MOT failure rate is worse for vans than cars
MOT failure rate is worse for vans than cars
More than a third of light commercials failed their first MoT last year, new figures show
Paris mayor says ‘non’ to through traffic with plans to fine drivers
Paris mayor says ‘non’ to through traffic with plans to fine drivers
Drivers entering Paris city centre will have to prove residency or a valid destination to avoid a fine
Surprise fuel duty freeze fails to dampen driver discontent with Autumn Budget
Surprise fuel duty freeze fails to dampen driver discontent with Autumn Budget
Was Labour’s first budget a let-down for motorists? Most of our readers think so
Accessible EV charging still a distant dream as progress stalls under Labour
Accessible EV charging still a distant dream as progress stalls under Labour
‘Outrage’ over lack of chargepoint accessibility regulation turns into a government review
Mileage fraud threat highlighted by vehicle check data
Mileage fraud threat highlighted by vehicle check data
160,000 used cars will be sold with incorrect mileage this year, new figures show
Haul of 30 luxury cars stolen from the UK found in Thailand
Haul of 30 luxury cars stolen from the UK found in Thailand
Eight year investigation concludes, with no British charges despite arrests
Fuel duty frozen, but new car buyers hit by VED hikes
Fuel duty frozen, but new car buyers hit by VED hikes
Labour’s first budget spares drivers at the pumps, while industry raises investment fears
Budget hammers new-car buyers as first-year road tax doubles
Budget hammers new-car buyers as first-year road tax doubles
Year-one VED rates hiked for non-EVs, while company EV tax incentives are extended
Chancellor’s budget pothole plan draws faint praise
Chancellor’s budget pothole plan draws faint praise
£500m extra funding promised for 2025, but there’s no long-term funding plan
Dealers forced to reveal commission earned on car finance deals
Dealers forced to reveal commission earned on car finance deals
How much did your dealer pocket when arranging your finance? Now they have to tell you…
BYD Atto 3 given worst Euro NCAP driver-assistance score ever
BYD Atto 3 given worst Euro NCAP driver-assistance score ever
Euro NCAP says it doesn’t recommend the BYD Atto 3’s adaptive cruise control system, given that it “effectively switches off” after periods of driver …
Recognise EV chargers as critical infrastructure to stop cable thefts, says charging CEO
Recognise EV chargers as critical infrastructure to stop cable thefts, says charging CEO
Electric car charger operators have resorted to employing private security patrols after crooks cut cables to sell copper for scrap
Fake car parts warning: top tips to avoid joining the 15% of motorists who fall victim
Fake car parts warning: top tips to avoid joining the 15% of motorists who fall victim
The IPO’s ‘Fake Always Breaks’ campaign warns motorists not to be drawn in by the attractive prices of potentially deadly counterfeit car parts
Judge calls for mandatory cognitive tests for drivers over 80
Judge calls for mandatory cognitive tests for drivers over 80
Scottish dementia road death puts spotlight on ‘self-certification’ for older drivers
Fleets demand used EV purchase incentives as values slump
Fleets demand used EV purchase incentives as values slump
Lease companies plead for budget measures to support the secondhand EV market
Car finance explained: a simple guide to paying for your new car
Car finance explained: a simple guide to paying for your new car
A comprehensive guide to hire purchase, PCP, contract hire and more, for anyone buying a new car on finance
VW hit by £5.4m FCA fine for mistreatment of vulnerable customers
VW hit by £5.4m FCA fine for mistreatment of vulnerable customers
Watchdog punishes VW’s finance arm for treating vulnerable customers unfairly
Rumoured 7p fuel tax hike to send petrol and diesel prices soaring
Rumoured 7p fuel tax hike to send petrol and diesel prices soaring
Working people face fuel duty hammer blow as Labour plots to break pre-election promise
ULEZ enforcement stepped up in light of £450 million debt
ULEZ enforcement stepped up in light of £450 million debt
With Transport for London owed £376 million in unpaid penalty notices and facing large debts itself, it’s escalating efforts to punish drivers dodging…
Electric car salary sacrifice schemes: what are they and should you use one
Electric car salary sacrifice schemes: what are they and should you use one
The pros and cons of electric car salary sacrifice, plus why some drivers prefer them to finance deals
Sky-high car insurance costs to be tackled by new taskforce
Sky-high car insurance costs to be tackled by new taskforce
Labour forms a new taskforce to tackle the issue of car insurance, with premiums having risen by 21 per cent on average in the past two years
Don’t hammer motorists in the Autumn Budget! Labour warned to avoid car and fuel tax hikes
Don’t hammer motorists in the Autumn Budget! Labour warned to avoid car and fuel tax hikes
Motorists have had a tough time in recent years and Auto Express is warning the Chancellor against inflicting further pain with her first Budget
Worst motorway in England revealed: traffic, potholes, roadworks, it's got the lot
Worst motorway in England revealed: traffic, potholes, roadworks, it's got the lot
New survey sees drivers rank England’s motorways and ‘A’ roads – and it’s bad news across the board, as satisfaction ratings fall again
Car collisions with deer should be reported by law, says animal charity
Car collisions with deer should be reported by law, says animal charity
The British Deer Society is calling for a law change that could impact drivers to stop the slaughter of deer on UK roads
Car ferry price hikes possible as minister brands P&O a “cowboy operator"
Car ferry price hikes possible as minister brands P&O a “cowboy operator"
New legislation granting seafarers minimum wage rights will come into force in December, and drivers could be affected
Could you pass the driving theory test now? Only 1% got these 5 questions right
Could you pass the driving theory test now? Only 1% got these 5 questions right
Consider yourself a good driver? Most people do, but a recent taster theory test from Carwow produced some shocking results
Headlight glare on UK roads to be measured in government-backed project
Headlight glare on UK roads to be measured in government-backed project
Real-world testing aims to assess factors causing headlamp dazzle, and generate recommendations for government action
Swift growth in number of ultra-rapid EV chargers at service stations
Swift growth in number of ultra-rapid EV chargers at service stations
Almost half of English service stations now have six or more ultra-rapid EV chargers after a surge of installations in 2024
UK in pothole peril with 480,000 breakdowns caused by damaged roads in 2024
UK in pothole peril with 480,000 breakdowns caused by damaged roads in 2024
There have been roughly 10,000 more pothole-related callouts so far this year, prompting calls to the government to increase road funding
Demand for diesel cars grows faster than for EVs
Demand for diesel cars grows faster than for EVs
The car industry has warned the chancellor that “consumers respond to carrots, not sticks” and “mandates don’t make a market” as EV sales continue to …