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The car insurance industry has launched new Vehicle Risk Ratings, to give fresh insight into car insurability and costs

The DfT told Auto Express it has “no plans to introduce road pricing”, despite rumours drivers could be charged as much as 15p per mile

The number of deaths on UK highways fell by five per cent in 2023, with motorways statistically the safest type of road to travel on

Young people are responsible for 38 per cent of dangerous driving endorsements, reigniting calls for a GDL scheme in the UK

New figures from Nextbase show that car thefts have doubled in a decade, but conviction rates remain incredibly low

In the past year, police forces across the UK have confiscated almost 1,000 electric bikes, many of which have been illegally modified

Biden administration acts over concerns tech could be used to collect data on citizens or manipulate vehicles

New info reveals that Transport for London made over £83 million in fines last year from its red routes alone

Low global demand and exchange rate bonus sees pump prices ease - but there’s a budget looming…

Boss of cross-pavement charging firm calls for major policy change to encourage EV uptake

One lane remains closed as huge lorry blaze causes up to three hours of delays

Volkswagen aims to increase safety for both vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users

Data shows there are more alcohol-induced collisions and casualties in the three months leading up to the festive season

New data shows ICE cars have been written off at twice the rate of electric cars since 2015

Breakdown and tyre vans can now display red flashing lights in high-risk situations

Half of drivers think they can get away with offences due to limited police presence on the roads

Chargepoint boss says EV charging will go the way of concert tickets with dynamic pricing due within a year

New data shows warehouse workers, healthcare assistants and chefs are hit hardest with the highest car insurance quotes

EV sales made up 22 per cent of new car sales in August, but manufacturers are still considering holding back ICE sales to hit government targets

Motorists have been told to plan ahead and use diversions as the M62 is shut between Manchester and Leeds

A top expert from the Insurance Fraud Bureau gives us the lowdown on common car insurance scams and ways to protect yourself from them.

Despite the Highway Code instructing motorists to be “particularly patient” when it comes to learner drivers, the AA says an alarming number “don’t gi…

Hyundai has laid out its plans for ICE and has reaffirmed its commitment to hydrogen

Professor of of Business and Sustainability at Cardiff University says “erecting trade barriers” will come at the expense of car buyers

The special rate will cut more than a third off the regular pricing for the entire InstaVolt network

Transport secretary pledges councils will be fully supported if they choose to launch Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

Most drivers merge in traffic as soon as possible “so as not to appear rude”, despite contrary guidance from the Highway Code

Cash, bank card or official parking apps are the only safe way to avoid scams, says RAC

135 people perished in vehicle fires over the last half a decade, despite the number of incidents falling

Instructors report being fully-booked for two to six months, on top of delays getting driving test dates

Consumer confidence surveys reveals older drivers from the baby-boomer era are the most likely to buy a car without help

Six-out-of-ten UK drivers rate foreign roads as better than at home - but our road signs are easier to understand

Research shows 42 per cent haven’t heard of the ‘hierarchy of responsibility’ – 12 per cent think it’s not true

The car repair and servicing industry says more training of EV technicians is needed in readiness for the new petrol and diesel car sales ban

After three years, a used electric car is typically 8.5 per cent less expensive than its petrol-powered counterpart

“Challenging conditions” have been blamed for a downturn in car finance, but the outlook is brighter, say lenders