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New research has found that an average of 55 per cent of revenue generated by clean air zones comes from fines

Petrol and diesel prices remain ‘stubbornly high’ according to the latest Fuelwatch data from the RAC

Car insurance fell by an average of £13 in the second quarter of 2024, although some ethnic minority groups still unfairly pay more than others

The National Dash Cam Safety Portal, run by dash cam manufacturer Nextbase, says nearly 25,000 clips were sent to the police in the first half of the …

The Labour Government is expected to reverse the cut to fuel duty in October’s budget, thus pushing up the price of petrol and diesel

EV sales were up in July, but it’s still not enough to meet the UK’s strict ZEV mandate electrification targets

AI cameras are now being used to catch those using their phone while driving

The FCA says it is delaying its decision on mis-sold car finance payments until May 2025 but a redress scheme is now on the cards

The majority of UK police forces refuse to admit whether they use hi-tech car forensics software

Fuel profit margins way above the historical average mean drivers are being ripped off at the pumps

ULEZ expansion has helped bring down emissions in Greater London, but results show it isn’t as effective as original implementations of the scheme

The RAC is calling for the introduction of alcolocks as over 1,900 people were killed or seriously injured by drink-drive collisions in 2022

The latest Office of National Statistics data showcases how as many as 350 vehicles are stolen in the UK every day

Ferrari buyers can use Dogecoin, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to purchase a supercar in the UK

As many as 1,000 Immigration Enforcement staff will now focus on tackling businesses exploiting illegal foreign labour

The M25 is open after a series of three full weekend closures this year, but drivers should prepare for more disruption as more shorter closures are s…

New data shows that EV market share in Europe fell by 0.3 per cent in the first half of this year, despite the car market heading towards pre-pandemic…

“Ghost charging” is named as biggest bugbear as EV drivers show a lack of consideration for others

Tyres at the 1.6mm legal minimum tread depth must still meet same performance standards as new tyres, says the EU

A new survey says just 43 per cent of drivers are considering an EV, with only eight per cent planning to do so before 2035

A new study reveals that one in ten single-car crashes involve hitting a wall, according to the latest data from the AA

Ferry passengers should expect the port to be “exceptionally busy” over the next few months as essential upgrades coincide with the Olympic Games in P…

New Ultra-High Performance licence will mean Australian drivers will have to attend a course in order to get behind the wheel of the fastest cars

The ‘per vehicle’ figures for energy and water use, plus C02 emissions, all show dramatic falls as the UK car industry cleans up its act

Ultimate back seat driver or useful safety feature? Renault safety scores are coming to UK cars this summer

New import duties in place from July 4 2024 will see big price hikes on Chinese cars if Europe and China fail to agree terms

The car industry wants the next government to support consumers with tax-funded new car subsidies

Labour MP, Kim Leadbeater has introduced a new law to Parliament which could impose restrictions on new drivers

Faulty tyres contribute to an estimated 7,500 deaths or serious injuries on our roads, according to a new Halfords survey

Labour’s manifesto is short on pledges regarding motoring. We explore the policies left-of-centre think-tanks and lobbyists will be pushing for, if th…

Parties go head-to-head as their representatives for roads and transport policy respond to our top-10 motoring challenges

Vauxhall’s parent company warns of “consequences” due to the UK’s tough ZEV mandate quotas, while the SMMT boss says car makers “have the stick, we ju…

The promise that DVSA is ‘taking all measures it can to reduce waiting times’ rings hollow as waits increase by 20 per cent

The Labour Party’s manifesto promises support for the EV manufacturing industry and used electric car buyers, as well as an investigation into high in…

Labour’s bid for the motorists’ vote includes funding for potholes, an investigation into unfair car insurance practices and a reform for road buildin…

Conservative Party election manifesto pledges to address multiple issues facing drivers, including rules surrounding tax and the standard of our roads