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According to data from Vauxhall, only 2.3 per cent of on-street EV chargers accommodate disabled drivers

A £600 million investment proposed in the Liberal Democrat manifesto aims to bolster EV charging network and reduce the cost of charging, fuel and ins…

Cars parked on the street are increasingly being targeted for hard to find parts, as police response proves ineffectual

The Conservatives’ ‘Backing Drivers Bill’ will ban road pricing, force local referendums on 20mph schemes, and scrap ULEZ extension

Battery passports will become a legal requirement on all EVs in 2027, providing a breakdown of what impact manufacturing the car has had on the enviro…

The car industry pushes for VAT reductions on EV sales and charging after the general election, to help meet ZEV Mandate requirements

New device could replace the old fashioned wheel clamp… unless you have a Ferrari Monza SP1

Energy regulator Ofgem has announced the energy price cap which shall stay in place until September, unlocking lower home charging prices for EV owner…

A new TV documentary shows how different councils operate on different parameters when it comes to deciding whether to fix a pothole

A new law is set to bring self-driving cars to UK roads in two years and puts responsibility in the hands of manufacturers if there is an accident

Uber drivers in London can now save up to £22,000 off the price of a new EV as part of the firm’s push for electrification

Octopus’ ‘Plunge Pricing’ events promise to save electric car drivers an average of £6.50 per charge

The number of young people convicted of driving without insurance has tripled since 2021, due to sky-rocketing premiums

New laws will target dangerous cyclists who seriously injure or kill, Government says

The RAC has lobbied the UK energy secretary for action as new figures suggest drivers are still being overcharged

Estimates suggest as many as one in 15 drivers are fitting their cars with number plates boasting anti-ANPR technology

22 per cent of young drivers think it's ok to drive high, while almost one-third of motorists believe that driving after taking prescription drugs pos…

Motorists can submit their concerns and evidence via the gov.uk website as part of the DfT’s investigation into councils profiteering from fines

The proportion of EVs sold to private buyers in April slumped 22 per cent compared to April 2023, as EV fleet sales motor ahead

Finance firm, Allianz, has found that the number of fraudulent insurance cases regarding doctored photos and video has trebled in the last year

Almost 4,000 additional streets in Glasgow will get a 20mph speed limit, with introductions set to be phased

Data from YouGov’s BrandIndex shows that Mercedes-Benz is a top choice with new car buyers, with used buyers favouring Ford

Voters rate council support for EV owners poorly, but election candidates aren’t addressing the issue

Diesel car market share will fall to as little as three per cent in the next four years due to the “legislative direction” around zero-emissions vehic…

The cost of EV charging has remained consistent in the last month, despite surging prices of petrol and diesel.

Smart motorways are meant to be a cost-effective way of increasing road capacity, but how do you use them and how safe are they?

The British Parking Association has announced that it will implement a new Code of Practice for private car parks later this year, with changes to boo…

The Motor Ombudsman has recorded its highest quarterly number of complaints about garage repairs, with rising financial pressures cited as the driving…

BBC’s Panorama finds smart motorway tech is putting drivers at risk every day, with 397 power outages in last two years

Wales’ Transport Secretary, Ken Skates says Labour will reverse its blanket 20mph rules “as soon as we can”

A Lords Committee report backing car-makers’ calls for discounts to boost EV sales falls on deaf ears

Tesla has cut the costs of its Supercharger Membership, which grants access to lower charging rates, by £2 per month

Citizens Advice has told parliament’s Treasury Committee that people of colour pay, on average, £250 more for car insurance

The FCA is investigating now-banned ‘discretionary commission arrangements’, which could result in huge compensation payouts for motorists

The DVLA has revealed its list of new-for-2024 number plates judged too saucy for the streets, and there are plenty of potential shockers on the banne…

Do modest price rises abroad - as low as 2 per cent in France - prove car insurance companies are ripping-off British drivers?