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New EU worn tyre rules could save 400m tyres and £5.9 billion a year
New EU worn tyre rules could save 400m tyres and £5.9 billion a year
Tyres at the 1.6mm legal minimum tread depth must still meet same performance standards as new tyres, says the EU
“Urgent measures” needed as 2030 petrol and diesel ban absent from King’s Speech
“Urgent measures” needed as 2030 petrol and diesel ban absent from King’s Speech
A new survey says just 43 per cent of drivers are considering an EV, with only eight per cent planning to do so before 2035
New EU checks mean drivers must brace for two-hour queues at Port of Dover this summer
New EU checks mean drivers must brace for two-hour queues at Port of Dover this summer
Ferry passengers should expect the port to be “exceptionally busy” over the next few months as essential upgrades coincide with the Olympic Games in P…
‘Boring’ self-driving cars create distracted drivers unsafe to take back control 
‘Boring’ self-driving cars create distracted drivers unsafe to take back control
New study by University of Nottingham sees drivers more interested in their phones than the road when behind the wheel of a car with autonomous system…
Do you live near Britain’s ‘most dangerous’ (or safest) drivers?
Do you live near Britain’s ‘most dangerous’ (or safest) drivers?
New data reveals the UK postcodes with the worst record for drivers with licence penalty points
Supercar driving licences: why you could soon need a special licence to drive a Ferrari
Supercar driving licences: why you could soon need a special licence to drive a Ferrari
New Ultra-High Performance licence will mean Australian drivers will have to attend a course in order to get behind the wheel of the fastest cars
CO2 emissions from UK car production have halved since 1999
CO2 emissions from UK car production have halved since 1999
The ‘per vehicle’ figures for energy and water use, plus C02 emissions, all show dramatic falls as the UK car industry cleans up its act
How’s my driving? New Renault Safety Coach tech to rate drivers out of 100
How’s my driving? New Renault Safety Coach tech to rate drivers out of 100
Ultimate back seat driver or useful safety feature? Renault safety scores are coming to UK cars this summer
BYD to dodge EU import taxes with $1 billion factory in Turkey
BYD to dodge EU import taxes with $1 billion factory in Turkey
BYD’s new factory in Turkey will open before the end of 2026 and will produce as many as 150,000 cars per year
Big tariffs on Chinese EVs as Europe clamps down on cheap car imports
Big tariffs on Chinese EVs as Europe clamps down on cheap car imports
New import duties in place from July 4 2024 will see big price hikes on Chinese cars if Europe and China fail to agree terms
Speed limiters now required on all new cars: know the rules and how they work
Speed limiters now required on all new cars: know the rules and how they work
Speed limiters are required on all new cars from July 7 2024 but what does that mean for motorists and consumers…
One million cars sold in first half of 2024, but private sales fall as EV uptake falters 
One million cars sold in first half of 2024, but private sales fall as EV uptake falters
The car industry wants the next government to support consumers with tax-funded new car subsidies
“Only Labour can save the UK car industry”
“Only Labour can save the UK car industry”
Andy Palmer, ex-Aston Martin and Nissan boss, is backing a Labour government to make a difference to the UK car industry
Fuel prices fall for second month in a row, despite “raw deal” for GB motorists
Fuel prices fall for second month in a row, despite “raw deal” for GB motorists
Despite wholesale prices rising, what you pay for petrol and diesel at the pumps fell between 3 and 4 pence on average in June
Graduated driving licence bill backed by AA in bid to stop “needless deaths of young drivers”
Graduated driving licence bill backed by AA in bid to stop “needless deaths of young drivers”
Labour MP, Kim Leadbeater has introduced a new law to Parliament which could impose restrictions on new drivers
No matter who wins the election, we’ll keep pushing to get motorists the best deal
No matter who wins the election, we’ll keep pushing to get motorists the best deal
After the transport secretaries pitch for votes in our leaders’ debate, editor Paul Barker wonders what it could all mean for the motorist
Faulty car tyres are four times more dangerous than drunk driving
Faulty car tyres are four times more dangerous than drunk driving
Faulty tyres contribute to an estimated 7,500 deaths or serious injuries on our roads, according to a new Halfords survey
ULEZ, electric car road tax and public transport: what motorists can expect under a Labour government
ULEZ, electric car road tax and public transport: what motorists can expect under a Labour government
Labour’s manifesto is short on pledges regarding motoring. We explore the policies left-of-centre think-tanks and lobbyists will be pushing for, if th…
Election 2024 exclusive: Labour and Conservatives map out their plans for cars and motorists
Election 2024 exclusive: Labour and Conservatives map out their plans for cars and motorists
Parties go head-to-head as their representatives for roads and transport policy respond to our top-10 motoring challenges
Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate
Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate
Vauxhall’s parent company warns of “consequences” due to the UK’s tough ZEV mandate quotas, while the SMMT boss says car makers “have the stick, we ju…
Take the Driver Power survey today: £100 prize every month
Take the Driver Power survey today: £100 prize every month
Tell us about your car in the Driver Power survey, you’ll be entered into a prize draw where we give away a £100 Amazon voucher every month.
What is a Low Traffic Neighbourhood? LTN plans, penalties and controversy explained
What is a Low Traffic Neighbourhood? LTN plans, penalties and controversy explained
What is a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN), why do they exist and how are they made? Find out the answers here…
Driving test wait times up another 20% as DVSA plan is failing
Driving test wait times up another 20% as DVSA plan is failing
The promise that DVSA is ‘taking all measures it can to reduce waiting times’ rings hollow as waits increase by 20 per cent
Labour to restore 2030 ICE ban, but fuel duty hike on the cards
Labour to restore 2030 ICE ban, but fuel duty hike on the cards
The Labour Party’s manifesto promises support for the EV manufacturing industry and used electric car buyers, as well as an investigation into high in…
Labour to fix one million potholes per year under new ‘Plan for Drivers’
Labour to fix one million potholes per year under new ‘Plan for Drivers’
Labour’s bid for the motorists’ vote includes funding for potholes, an investigation into unfair car insurance practices and a reform for road buildin…
Jaguar Land Rover pledges £1 million for UK police to battle car thefts
Jaguar Land Rover pledges £1 million for UK police to battle car thefts
The British automotive giant has donated even more cash to help police forces tackle the UK’s rise in car theft crime
Best cars to own: Driver Power 2024 results
Best cars to own: Driver Power 2024 results
The best new cars to own in the UK right now according to the people who already do. It’s the 2024 Driver Power results!
Reinstate EV grant and cut VAT on public charging, say Lib Dems
Reinstate EV grant and cut VAT on public charging, say Lib Dems
A £600 million investment proposed in the Liberal Democrat manifesto aims to bolster EV charging network and reduce the cost of charging, fuel and ins…
‘Car cannibalism’ on the rise: criminals strip cars for parts in public, confident police won’t show 
‘Car cannibalism’ on the rise: criminals strip cars for parts in public, confident police won’t show
Cars parked on the street are increasingly being targeted for hard to find parts, as police response proves ineffectual
New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars
New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars
Battery passports will become a legal requirement on all EVs in 2027, providing a breakdown of what impact manufacturing the car has had on the enviro…
Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again
Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again
The car industry pushes for VAT reductions on EV sales and charging after the general election, to help meet ZEV Mandate requirements
Lower UK energy price cap brings cheaper EV charging
Lower UK energy price cap brings cheaper EV charging
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced the energy price cap which shall stay in place until September, unlocking lower home charging prices for EV owner…
Late May bank holiday to bring pre-COVID levels of traffic chaos
Late May bank holiday to bring pre-COVID levels of traffic chaos
The RAC believes as many as 20 million trips will be made by car in the UK over the course of four days
UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers
UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers
The number of young people convicted of driving without insurance has tripled since 2021, due to sky-rocketing premiums
Young drivers “priced off the roads” as car insurance for 17-year-olds hits £3,500
Young drivers “priced off the roads” as car insurance for 17-year-olds hits £3,500
While drivers of all ages are suffering from spiralling premiums, data shows the youngest are being hit hardest
Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists
Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists
New laws will target dangerous cyclists who seriously injure or kill, Government says