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By Miles sees drivers pay per-mile rate plus flat annual fee to cover their car, targeting those driving less than 7,000 miles per year

Trump's tweet prompts fall in value of European car companies' shares; EC chief says EU will have "no choice" but to react to tariffs

Smartphones will soon lock, unlock and start cars after VW, BMW, Hyundai, Apple, Samsung and LG develop new specifications

19 per cent of drivers have taken penalty points for offence they did not commit, research has suggested

Jumping out of high SUV boots is shown to place more stress on dogs’ front legs, potentially doing long-term harm

Drivers that recycle their empty bottles and coffee cups will receive 5p-vouchers

Mercedes already forced to recall 238,000 diesel cars in Germany, and up to 774,000 cars could be affected across Europe

Head of Global NCAP says leaving EU will turn Britain into a rule taker, not a rule maker, for car safety regulation

Dutch Government cautions businesses that using parts made in UK will impact tax obligations

EU Directive proposes universal insurance history system across continent, plus increased powers to combat uninsured drivers

Porsche to recall 53,000 diesel Macans and 6,750 diesel Cayennes in Europe at request of German motor authorities

Second recall in as many weeks for BMW caused by potentially faulty wire between battery and heater fan. 88k cars affected.

New Battery Action Plan aims to address the fact Europe currently has “no capability” to mass-produce batteries for electric vehicles

Recall follows 2016 accident that saw driver killed after swerving to avoid stalled BMW

High voltage systems of EVs and hybrids are putting “have-a-go” individuals’ lives at risk, says Institute of the Motor Industry

New laws could be introduced that outlaw driver distractions, from reading to sleeping, when the car is in control, a new study has said

Police put the wrong fuel into vehicles almost 300 times in 2017, costing forces £53,000

We look back at diesel’s problems and forward at the future for diesel cars. Will they be banned or is there life in the black pump yet?

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders urges ministers to secure investment and safeguard jobs for UK car industry

The Government is working with the United Nations to determine whether some car headlights are too bright, following complaints from drivers

FCA says loan default rates for high-risk borrowers are “on the rise” bringing subprime car finance in the spotlight

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says accusations by environmental charity are inaccurate and misleading

An average of four UK motorists a day are found guilty of driving on drugs, partly thanks to drug driving law changes introduced in 2015

Landmark ruling allows Dusseldorf and Stuttgart to ban older, heavily polluting cars from its streets

Number of motorists caught using a phone behind the wheel falls from 50,000 in 2016 to 30,500 last year

As many as 2.39 million cars have not had safety recall work done, according to official figures from the DVSA

Utility companies to be charged £2,500 a day for digging up busy roads under new plans to cut congestion

Over 8.1 million second-hand cars changed hands last year, with used electric car sales surging by 77 per cent

The oil giant will install rapid chargers for EVs at selected forecourts in UK this year as part of a new trial

A new study has claimed that smart electric charging holds the key to integrating millions of EVs to the current energy grid

The Audi emissions recall covers the Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, Q5 and Q7 with the majority of vehicles said to be in Germany

Safety concerns lead Highways England to move frequency of refuge areas from 1.5 miles to every mile “where practicable”

Safety concerns prompt decision to stick with three-year MoT exemption on new cars following consultation

The Major Road Network would consist of roads that complement the motorway and strategic road network

The PSA Group is said to be intending to pursue a lawsuit to recover half of its money back following emissions discrepancies

Fleet managers believe a third of all company cars will be EVs or PHEVs by 2022, rising to half by 2027