Consumer

The Competition Authority says most retailers have passed on Rishi Sunak’s duty cut to drivers, but prices remain a ‘cause for concern’

Only 28 per cent of stolen vehicles in 2021 were recovered, down from 80% in 2006

Rolling roadblocks cause congestion on motorways around the country as drivers protest the high cost of fuel

A new independent body modelled on the Air, Marine and Rail Investigation Branches aims to cut UK road casualties

High energy prices are hurting car brands at a time when other costs are growing as a result of the switch to electric cars

Transport for London is the first local authority to begin issuing its own cycle lane fines under new rules. Others are set to follow. 

A new law makes causing death by careless driving equivalent to manslaughter, with tougher potential sentencing

Mercedes says rust could cause affect the brake booster on three older models and has issued a recall

91,000 drivers - and lawyers - to share payout after Volkswagen opts to avoid court hearing

As the public calls for action, the treasury points to ‘savings’ from a 2010 fuel price escalator freeze

Imperium Drive is aiming to shake up the ride-hailing market with its remote-driving cars. We visited the company to find out about the plan and the t…

Drivers are being urged to get training for safety reasons - after the government scrapped compulsory trailer towing tests

Pilot scheme to open up Tesla-only charging network to all electric cars lands at selected UK locations

New police guidance for reporting will see a big rise in speeding recorded as a cause of car crashes

The average age of cars on UK roads has increased, with 80 per cent being between six and 10 years old

We call for changes to make the government-backed BSI chargepoint guidelines fit for purpose

Concerns over “Big Brother in your cockpit” as speeding drivers could hear alarms or see engine power reduced

Developers of a new controversial app called Speedcam Anywhere have hidden their identities following alleged abusive emails

Public electric car chargepoints requiring mobile phone apps to use are causing problems when installed in areas with poor reception

Research suggests 20 percent of motorists risk endangering other road users and pedestrians by not knowing rule changes

What are the new rules around using mobile phones when driving? We explain the laws on hands free phone use for drivers

Rishi Sunak introduces the biggest UK fuel duty cut ever, but prices will remain high

One in three people say Covid has made them appreciate more the freedom and independence cars bring

Charge point installer calls for a ‘step change’ in roll-out, as UK car-to-charger ratio declines

A new report casts doubt on claims that EV tyres and brakes produce more particulates than those of petrol and diesel cars

Leading channel ferry company sacks 800 staff and cancels all sailings

Mike Rutherford says a litre of petrol could soon hit £2 and suggests ways motorists can fight increasing costs

89 per cent of drivers support use of speed cameras to check insurance, MOT and road tax. 

Car insurance costs spike by 12 per cent in response to new FCA rules to make insurance fairer. 

Pilot scheme sees internal combustion engined vehicles charged between £2 and £10 per day to drive in Oxford city centre

British brand suggests its dealers should instead encourage electric and hybrid models to prospective petrol MG buyers

Impressive performance comes after the electric Renault Zoe was awarded zero stars in in 2021; other new models rated in latest round of testing

We play the part of car dealer and find out how dealerships have coped with Covid, the semiconductor shortage and new ways of doing business

Our top tips for buying a new car from dealers, online brokers, car supermarkets and the questions you should be asking

Make sure you choose the right option when your PCP deal ends

A study from the US suggests mixing corn-based ethanol into petrol to make biofuel may not be as environmentally friendly as previously thought