Consumer

22 per cent of young drivers think it's ok to drive high, while almost one-third of motorists believe that driving after taking prescription drugs pos…

Everything you need to know about taking your car to Europe

Motorists can submit their concerns and evidence via the gov.uk website as part of the DfT’s investigation into councils profiteering from fines

The proportion of EVs sold to private buyers in April slumped 22 per cent compared to April 2023, as EV fleet sales motor ahead

Finance firm, Allianz, has found that the number of fraudulent insurance cases regarding doctored photos and video has trebled in the last year

Almost 4,000 additional streets in Glasgow will get a 20mph speed limit, with introductions set to be phased

Data from YouGov’s BrandIndex shows that Mercedes-Benz is a top choice with new car buyers, with used buyers favouring Ford

Voters rate council support for EV owners poorly, but election candidates aren’t addressing the issue

Diesel car market share will fall to as little as three per cent in the next four years due to the “legislative direction” around zero-emissions vehic…

The cost of EV charging has remained consistent in the last month, despite surging prices of petrol and diesel.

The British Parking Association has announced that it will implement a new Code of Practice for private car parks later this year, with changes to boo…

Petrol prices have risen on average by 8 pence since the start of 2024. We explain why fuel prices are going up again

The Motor Ombudsman has recorded its highest quarterly number of complaints about garage repairs, with rising financial pressures cited as the driving…

Wales’ Transport Secretary, Ken Skates says Labour will reverse its blanket 20mph rules “as soon as we can”

A Lords Committee report backing car-makers’ calls for discounts to boost EV sales falls on deaf ears

Tesla has cut the costs of its Supercharger Membership, which grants access to lower charging rates, by £2 per month

Driving into the city? Here’s everything you need to know

Citizens Advice has told parliament’s Treasury Committee that people of colour pay, on average, £250 more for car insurance

What is the minimum vision standard required to drive on UK roads? And how can you check your own eyesight before driving? Our handy guide has you cov…

The FCA is investigating now-banned ‘discretionary commission arrangements’, which could result in huge compensation payouts for motorists

European Commission has found that, on average, most cars are far less fuel efficient and environmentally friendly than official WLTP test results sug…

The DVLA has revealed its list of new-for-2024 number plates judged too saucy for the streets, and there are plenty of potential shockers on the banne…

Do modest price rises abroad - as low as 2 per cent in France - prove car insurance companies are ripping-off British drivers?

According to the SMMT, over 300,000 new cars have received the new ‘24’ registration plate so far, with new car sales up 10% year-on-year

New RAC and CMA data shows rises in fuel prices and retailer margins since the beginning of the year

Tesla has reported its first year-on-year drop in sales since 2020, with stock prices dropping as much as 5% as a result

Almost nine-in-ten drivers think car headlights are too bright and now the Government says it’s looking into the matter

Drivers with newer cars will now pay £10 more per year, although the biggest gas guzzlers fare even worse

Current estimates suggest over 14 million journeys will be completed as the Easter weekend and school holidays clash

New guidance from Magistrates’ Association calls for reform and aims to expose ‘secret’ Single Justice Procedure system

A survey by Zap-Map and the RAC reveals only 13% of supermarkets are equipped with EV chargers, despite a 59% increase in the past year

Renault boss, Luca de Meo’s strategy to save Europe’s car industry includes a bigger role for hydrogen

58 per cent of residents don’t know they’re in an LTN, while less than a quarter say they improve air quality or encourage cycling

The Asphalt Industry Alliance’s annual report suggests UK roads are at “breaking point”, despite extra cash promised by the government

Surprise new security measures mean smart chargers can no longer talk to JLR cars, making smart tariffs untenable

The Financial Conduct Authority maintains that the insurance market is ‘competitive’, in spite of driver fury over price hikes