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Easier payment, clearer pricing and telephone helplines staffed 24hrs all form part of a new Government package to encourage public charge point use

More drivers are making the potentially false economy of skipping or delaying car maintenance work according to an RAC survey,

The SMMT has set out a strategy to drive industrial transformation, mobility for all, upskilling, global trade, and clean, affordable energy

Planned pyrolysis plant will recycle 20,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres per year

15 global automotive brands validate ‘100 miles in five minutes’ charging claim for new battery tech

In the UK, zero-emissions vehicles can display a green flash on their numberplates. Here’s how it works…

No one likes having to wait for their new car so we called key manufacturers to get their latest UK lead times

Car number plates are a subject to a series of regulations to ensure they can be read. Here’s how to avoid driving with illegal plates and getting a f…

A report from a right-wing ‘think tank’ aims to tackle congestion, pollution and the looming ‘black hole’ in government fuel duty revenues 

Euro 7 is big news for the car industry and is more relevant for consumers than you might think, here’s why…

Faster depreciation means used EV deals may look tempting next to more expensive hybrid and petrol rivals

Stagecoach launches the UK’s first autonomous bus service across the Forth Road Bridge

Government points to CO2 savings and an economy boost as reasons for allowing longer lorries, but cyclists and others have safety concerns

New SMMT figures show increased sales of second-hand cars, but prices look set to stay high for a while

A blood test promised in two years will show whether driving is impaired by lack of sleep

Wholesale diesel prices have undercut petrol throughout April, so why is unleaded so much cheaper at the pumps?

New trade body calls for action on planning issues and VAT to speed up public charger deployment

Swedish tests show Cold Cut Cobra tech can tackle thermal runaways fast using little water

Car ownership rises for the first time since 2019, as Brits get back on the road post-pandemic and the number of plug-in cars passes 1 million

Company car tax is worked out using a vehicle’s emissions, its value, and your salary; this is how the formula applies in the 2023/24 Financial Year

As government axes plans for new smart motorways, it’s urged to go further and scrap existing all-lane running schemes

High repair costs and lack of data sharing between manufacturers and garages could be making electric car write-offs more likely when the battery is d…

New petrol and diesel cars will be banned from sale by 2035, with no plans to keep efuel-powered ICE cars on the market

Government plans for new cars to require their first MoT after four or five years instead of three have been met with criticism

Chancellor freezes fuel duty once again and maintains 5p cut for another 12 months; extra £200m for pothole repairs

Useful Studio wins a National Highways competition to design the next generation of motorway overhead gantry

What are driving offence endorsement codes and what do they mean on your driving licence?

Research claims that lease prices are out of step with the reality of EV resale values on which they are based

Government risks losing out on tens of billions of pounds in tax revenue if it does not consider plans to replace fuel duty with road pricing...

UK drivers face yet more doom and gloom as signs point to the forthcoming budget leading to big cuts in road-building plans

Australian firm completes purchase of British gigafactory start-up

DVSA staff will walk out from 6 March, as union aims for “significant impact” on operations

The Dynac system running the UK’s smart motorways failed for two hours on February 22 2023, leaving drivers without signage or stopped vehicle detecti…

New £56million investment announced for local electric vehicle infrastructure scheme

The highest-ever proportion of drivers admit to breaking the speed limit on the most dangerous type of UK road

While rental electric scooters are legal on public roads, privately owned machines are currently restricted to use on private land