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SMMT calls for independent electric car charge point regulator
SMMT calls for independent electric car charge point regulator
Industry body publishes seven-point plan for ensuring EV charging is affordable, available and accessible
Used car sales up 11.5% in 2021
Used car sales up 11.5% in 2021
UK used car market grew in 2021, but remains 5.5 per cent down on pre-Covid five-year average
Private parking PCNs to be capped at £50
Private parking PCNs to be capped at £50
New details emerge of Government’s Parking Code of Practice, aimed at protecting motorists from unfair private parking rules
Energy price cap: electric car home charging costs to rise by £200
Energy price cap: electric car home charging costs to rise by £200
The increase to Ofgem’s energy price cap may push up home charging costs for electric car drivers
Resident parking permits: how do they work and can you get one?
Resident parking permits: how do they work and can you get one?
With a residents parking permit you can park your car in the Controlled Permit Zone where you live. But you need to apply for one first…
UK Tesla Model S recalled over bonnet latch safety
UK Tesla Model S recalled over bonnet latch safety
Faulty bonnet latch could cause Tesla Model S ‘frunk’ to fly open, and at least one UK customer has had a close call
Laws planned for easier prosecution of dangerous cyclists
Laws planned for easier prosecution of dangerous cyclists
The Transport Secretary announces his intention to crack down on dangerous cycling as new Highway Code changes come into force
Drivers in the south paying more to use cheapest EV chargers
Drivers in the south paying more to use cheapest EV chargers
Drivers in the south of England are paying around a quarter more to use the cheapest EV chargers than those in the north and Wales
Users of self-driving cars should not be held legally responsible, report suggests
Users of self-driving cars should not be held legally responsible, report suggests
Clear distinction needed between driver assistance features and fully autonomous systems, says independent body
Driving test changes: plan for 28-day wait before learners can re-book tests
Driving test changes: plan for 28-day wait before learners can re-book tests
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency seeks to discourage learner drivers from booking their test before they’re ready
Driveway rentals net homeowners £26m in 2021
Driveway rentals net homeowners £26m in 2021
Astute homeowners pocketed £26million in 2021 by charging for parking
What are 4D number plates and are they legal?
What are 4D number plates and are they legal?
Everything you need to know about so-called ‘4D’ number plates, including whether you’re allowed to have them on your car
37 per cent rise in public electric car chargers
37 per cent rise in public electric car chargers
Figures for 2021 show London is well ahead, with twice as many electric car public chargers as next-best Scotland
EXCLUSIVE: Road police cuts slammed as UK road deaths rise
EXCLUSIVE: Road police cuts slammed as UK road deaths rise
Police Federation's top cop speaks out against the reduction in traffic police numbers on UK roads after an exclusive Auto Express investigation
Toyota and Lexus launch new Amazon parts shop
Toyota and Lexus launch new Amazon parts shop
The Toyota online shop is open 24/7, selling general spares, replacement parts, accessories and heritage components
Man injured on illegal e-scooter makes insurance claim in landmark case
Man injured on illegal e-scooter makes insurance claim in landmark case
A man in his fifties is taking his injury claim to court after being knocked off an illegal e-scooter by a London bus
Scrap car prices at record highs, says leading recycler
Scrap car prices at record highs, says leading recycler
2021 closed with scrap cars making an average of £260 - but we’re holding onto old cars longer
Khan seeks to ‘significantly reduce car use’ as congestion costs London £1.5bn a year
Khan seeks to ‘significantly reduce car use’ as congestion costs London £1.5bn a year
Calls for Mayor of London to streamline congestion charge and ULEZ into single road charging system to tackle congestion
Traffic cop numbers plunge as dash-cam policing takes over
Traffic cop numbers plunge as dash-cam policing takes over
Police use portal to review evidence uploaded by drivers as traffic cop numbers decrease
Delayed trailer test law changes come into force
Delayed trailer test law changes come into force
You no longer need to take an extra test to tow a trailer, irrespective of when you passed your driving test
London Congestion Charge hours reduced but price stays at £15
London Congestion Charge hours reduced but price stays at £15
The £15 Congestion Charge for driving into central London will apply between 7am and 6pm on weekdays and 12pm to 6pm at weekends
E10 petrol explained: checker tool, UK prices and is it OK for your car?
E10 petrol explained: checker tool, UK prices and is it OK for your car?
What is E10 fuel and will your car run on it? Here’s everything you need to know about E10...
World's first full-body airbag child car seat in action
World's first full-body airbag child car seat in action
Cybex looks to crack the problem with airbags in child car seats
Measures needed to keep older drivers safe, say experts
Measures needed to keep older drivers safe, say experts
Fatal car accidents involving drivers aged 70 to 79 are expected to rise by 40 per cent over the next 20 years
Nearly two percent of UK vehicles are dodging road tax, survey shows
Nearly two percent of UK vehicles are dodging road tax, survey shows
Latest DVLA figures suggest a small rise in unlicensed vehicle use, amounting to £119m in potential lost revenue
Drivers hit by ‘hidden’ charges in car insurance small print
Drivers hit by ‘hidden’ charges in car insurance small print
A new survey shows that Brits are coughing up a third of their car insurance premiums on ‘hidden fees’
Dashcam-upload portal reports spike in ‘dangerous driving’ videos
Dashcam-upload portal reports spike in ‘dangerous driving’ videos
Big increase in citizen policing on British roads pays dividends for hard-pressed police forces
BMW tops assisted-driving rankings in latest Thatcham and EuroNCAP assessment
BMW tops assisted-driving rankings in latest Thatcham and EuroNCAP assessment
Testers give assistance packages a ‘thumbs up’ despite concerns they could mislead drivers into losing concentration
Insulate Britain campaigners sent to prison following motorway protests
Insulate Britain campaigners sent to prison following motorway protests
Nine individuals imprisoned for between three and six months, as High Court clamps down on injunction breaches
Government unveils design for ‘iconic’ electric car chargepoint
Government unveils design for ‘iconic’ electric car chargepoint
New electric car charger revealed alongside announcement that UK will ban the sale of all new non-zero-emission HGVs by 2040
Brand loyalty evaporates as car demand hits all-time high
Brand loyalty evaporates as car demand hits all-time high
Record demand for cars amid new and used supply shortages persuades buyers to abandon favourite brands
How to transfer car ownership: what to do when buying or selling
How to transfer car ownership: what to do when buying or selling
Ensuring a car safely changes hands can be a daunting task - here’s everything you need to know to transfer a vehicle’s ownership to another person
'Work is needed to make electric cars accessible for everyone'
'Work is needed to make electric cars accessible for everyone'
Consumer and features editor Chris Rosamond investigates the challenges facing disabled electric car drivers
Eco-warriors vs drivers - where do you stand?
Eco-warriors vs drivers - where do you stand?
Should the M25 be a battleground in the war on CO2? Two prominent campaigners share their view
Transport secretary Grant Shapps confirms digital driving licences are on the way
Transport secretary Grant Shapps confirms digital driving licences are on the way
DVLA plans to offer a digital provisional driving licence by 2024, with full digital licences to follow at a later date
UK fleet average carbon emissions down 11.8 per cent as EV take-up increases
UK fleet average carbon emissions down 11.8 per cent as EV take-up increases
Sustainability improves across the automotive sector in spite of the pandemic’s hit to turnover