Consumer

If the surveys are to be believed, almost nothing annoys motorists like middle-lane hogging. Here’s the lowdown on what it is and why you really shoul…

National Highways aims to raise the profile of the two problems most likely to aggravate drivers on UK roads

Parts shortages and a lack of technical support are giving insurance underwriters the jitters when it comes to the new wave of Chinese cars hitting th…

Quentin Willson of FairCharge thinks the failure to support the UK electric car industry in the 2024 budget could have far-reaching effects as cheap C…

The Chancellor extends the 5p fuel duty cut, but ignores industry calls for tax handouts to electric car buyers

Car makers have been advised not to have important car functions on touchscreens

The UK car market sees continuous growth despite the rapid diesel decline. EV sales to private buyers are up 21% year-on-year

The cost of living crisis has seen drivers cut back on journeys, explore car-sharing and using public transport

Gerhard Berger’s Ferrari Testarossa has been found three decades after its theft from the Imola GP circuit

Is a new number plate still the status symbol it once was? Our exclusive poll suggests that car buyers do care

The motor ombudsman has issued a timely warning as the new number plate sales rush looms this March

The inside line on HMRC’s VAT and Benefit-in-Kind tax rules for those using double-cab pick-ups as company vehicles

HMRC scraps its plan to axe the benefit-in-kind ‘loophole’ for pick-ups, a week after announcing it

Without an increase in driving test capacity learner drivers face more long waits for test slots, and there’s no end to the delays in sight

Official stats reveal London’s Met Police have a shockingly low charge rate for car theft of just 0.69 per cent

The Advertising Standards Authority has responded to high numbers of complaints about Transport for London claims for the ULEZ

More than 80 percent of drivers want a spare wheel in the boot, but it's an increasingly rare luxury

These were the country’s official favourite cars in 2023

Cameras and phone uploads are driving an increase in fines for phone use but penalties declined for offences requiring police ‘boots on the ground’

Our Dartford Crossing guide explains when and how to pay the Dart Charge, how much it costs and how to appeal a fine

The ULEZ has now expanded to cover all London boroughs. Here are the facts about the charge, the zone map and the cars affected

The latest figures show how the high fuel tax take of twenty years ago has reduced over two decades

The Government cans its plan for two-yearly MoT test, but says diesels could face tougher scrutiny

The Stellantis boss warns against car price cuts hitting profits as Europe’s car makers face cheap Chinese competition

Two car brands have been rapped for advertising ‘official’ range figures with 100% battery charge, while recommending only 80% charging

A leading insurance comparison site says the average driver must now cough up £995 for cover

The Government has come up with a way to fund up to £100m of road repairs

Short-term traffic measures such as temporary speed limits and road closures to be mandated on sat-nav systems

The new Smart Charge brand will put the supermarket among the top five ultra-rapid charging providers in the UK

Honda production could return to Europe just a few years after its Swindon factory closed its doors

Low emissions zones are springing up around the country, here’s what you need to know…

EV sales are increasing, but does it make sense for learners to take an ‘auto only’ driving test?

A major EV infrastructure target is missed as less than four in 10 motorway service stations have six or more rapid chargers.

The government is pumping £4.8m into ‘Vehicle-to-Everything tech’, allowing EV owners to use stored battery energy most efficiently

Drivers are delaying new tyre purchases, but our test reveals the risks involved

JLR-owned brand continues its battle against a wave of car crime hitting luxury cars