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With over 450k cars built in the first half of 2023, the UK car industry is still on an upward trajectory but remains 32.5% down on pre-COVID levels

Electric car charging infrastructure in Europe to be boosted by new regulations setting minimum standards

The DVSA is adapting its MoT test process to give clear advisory information about any recalls that may apply to the car as real-time updates are intr…

As government calls for greater fuel price transparency, a ‘frustrating’ approach from National Highways costs drivers 12p a litre at motorway service…

A £500m subsidy package has helped the UK clinch a new battery gigafactory deal, producing 40GWh of cells

Five-star cars now need windows that work underwater, as testing body looks harder at post-crash safety

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

One-in-five drivers say their councils want to make mobile phone payment compulsory in public car parks

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

Exclusive investigation highlights the importance keeping anti-corrosion warranties up to date

We join the RAC to find out how its patrols are adapting to the brave new world of electric vehicles with the latest technology designed to get strand…

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

Only one in ten drivers can work out the cost of their car loans with APRs and PCPs causing widespread confusion

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

An RAC investigation finds that 90 per cent of proposed box junction enforcement sites have issues

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

The UK’s roads minister considers a graduated driving licence preventing young drivers from carrying other young passengers for a year

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

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

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

Australian firm completes purchase of British gigafactory start-up

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…

Official figures show growing car theft incidents, with experts predicting the problem could get worse

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

Legal experts recommend a new regulatory framework for ensuring the safety of remote controlled vehicles on the road

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

Real-world tests of plug-in hybrids suggest that official laboratory tests could be dramatically understating emissions...

A new initiative is set to give opportunities to youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds

Seat belts became compulsory in the UK on 31 January 1983, but 40 years on many drivers think the rules are too lenient

One council received £2million in fines from a single LTN in four months, with residents complaining of increased congestion