Skip advert
Advertisement

Consumer news

Lower UK energy price cap brings cheaper EV charging
Vauxhall Astra GSE connected to a home wallbox charger
News

Lower UK energy price cap brings cheaper EV charging

Energy regulator Ofgem has announced the energy price cap which shall stay in place until September, unlocking lower home charging prices for EV owner…
24 May 2024
When is a pothole not a pothole? Inconsistent council repair policies make bad situation worse
Pothole sign
News

When is a pothole not a pothole? Inconsistent council repair policies make bad situation worse

A new TV documentary shows how different councils operate on different parameters when it comes to deciding whether to fix a pothole
22 May 2024
UK self-driving car “revolution” incoming: new law allows autonomous vehicles by 2026
Tesla Model Y - interior
News

UK self-driving car “revolution” incoming: new law allows autonomous vehicles by 2026

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
20 May 2024
New EV grant brings £5k electric car discount… but only if you’re an Uber driver
Electric car hooked up to chargepoint
News

New EV grant brings £5k electric car discount… but only if you’re an Uber driver

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
20 May 2024
Cheap EV charging comes to public chargepoints via new ‘Plunge Pricing’ app
Octopus Energy’s Electroverse
News

Cheap EV charging comes to public chargepoints via new ‘Plunge Pricing’ app

Octopus’ ‘Plunge Pricing’ events promise to save electric car drivers an average of £6.50 per charge
17 May 2024
UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers
Car crash
News

UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers

The number of young people convicted of driving without insurance has tripled since 2021, due to sky-rocketing premiums
17 May 2024
Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists
Cyclists and pedestrians
News

Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists

New laws will target dangerous cyclists who seriously injure or kill, Government says
16 May 2024

Want Auto Express delivered to your door every week?

Try 6 issues for just £1 + FREE welcome gift
Greedy fuel retailers double diesel profit margins instead of cutting prices
Diesel pump
News

Greedy fuel retailers double diesel profit margins instead of cutting prices

The RAC has lobbied the UK energy secretary for action as new figures suggest drivers are still being overcharged
15 May 2024
New tech to crack down on drivers using ‘stealth plates’ to avoid fines
Speed camera van window
News

New tech to crack down on drivers using ‘stealth plates’ to avoid fines

Estimates suggest as many as one in 15 drivers are fitting their cars with number plates boasting anti-ANPR technology
14 May 2024
M25 shut again this weekend: all the details to avoid ‘carmageddon’
Diversion route for the M25 closure between Junctions 8 and 10
News

M25 shut again this weekend: all the details to avoid ‘carmageddon’

The M25 will be closed from 9pm on Friday until 6am Monday morning, with National Highways predicting “long delays”
10 May 2024
Skip advert
Advertisement
'It's OK to drive high', young drivers express relaxed view on drug driving
Driving under the influence
News

'It's OK to drive high', young drivers express relaxed view on drug driving

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…
10 May 2024
New graduated driving licence bill aims to tackle “overconfident young motorists”
Driving licence UK
News

New graduated driving licence bill aims to tackle “overconfident young motorists”

Labour MP, Kim Leadbeater has introduced a new law to Parliament which could impose restrictions on new drivers
9 May 2024
Last chance: have your say on ‘unfair’ PCNs and traffic fines before government consultation ends
Parking ticket
News

Last chance: have your say on ‘unfair’ PCNs and traffic fines before government consultation ends

Motorists can submit their concerns and evidence via the gov.uk website as part of the DfT’s investigation into councils profiteering from fines
8 May 2024
Urgent action needed to “re-enthuse” private EV buyers, say car makers
V5C document with car key
News

Urgent action needed to “re-enthuse” private EV buyers, say car makers

The proportion of EVs sold to private buyers in April slumped 22 per cent compared to April 2023, as EV fleet sales motor ahead
7 May 2024
AI drives major rise in car insurance fraud as criminals fake evidence
Ford Transit Courier with AI-generated cosmetic damage
News

AI drives major rise in car insurance fraud as criminals fake evidence

Finance firm, Allianz, has found that the number of fraudulent insurance cases regarding doctored photos and video has trebled in the last year
3 May 2024
More 20mph speed limits in Glasgow despite UK Government’s ‘Plan for Drivers’
20mph zone road sign
News

More 20mph speed limits in Glasgow despite UK Government’s ‘Plan for Drivers’

Almost 4,000 additional streets in Glasgow will get a 20mph speed limit, with introductions set to be phased
2 May 2024
UK new car buyers love a Mercedes-Benz but Ford is favourite when used
Mercedes A-Class - front cornering
News

UK new car buyers love a Mercedes-Benz but Ford is favourite when used

Data from YouGov’s BrandIndex shows that Mercedes-Benz is a top choice with new car buyers, with used buyers favouring Ford
2 May 2024
On-street Electric Vehicle charging slips off the political agenda for 2 May polls
On-street EV charging
News

On-street Electric Vehicle charging slips off the political agenda for 2 May polls

Voters rate council support for EV owners poorly, but election candidates aren’t addressing the issue
1 May 2024
UK diesel car market to be “decimated” in 4 years, due to EV laws
Diesel pump
News

UK diesel car market to be “decimated” in 4 years, due to EV laws

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…
29 Apr 2024
Stable charging costs make EVs look cheaper as petrol prices rise
Fiat 500 connected to a Gridserve rapid charger
News

Stable charging costs make EVs look cheaper as petrol prices rise

The cost of EV charging has remained consistent in the last month, despite surging prices of petrol and diesel.
29 Apr 2024
What is a smart motorway? Speed cameras, safety concerns and hard shoulder use explained
Smart motorway
Tips & advice

What is a smart motorway? Speed cameras, safety concerns and hard shoulder use explained

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?
27 Apr 2024
New Private Parking Code of Practice to enforce grace period for parking fines
Parking ticket
News

New Private Parking Code of Practice to enforce grace period for parking fines

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…
26 Apr 2024
Skip advert
Advertisement
Record complaints about car repairers blamed on cost-of-living crisis by garage watchdog
Record complaints about car repairers
News

Record complaints about car repairers blamed on cost-of-living crisis by garage watchdog

The Motor Ombudsman has recorded its highest quarterly number of complaints about garage repairs, with rising financial pressures cited as the driving…
23 Apr 2024
Faulty smart motorway tech putting drivers in danger
Smart motorway
News

Faulty smart motorway tech putting drivers in danger

BBC’s Panorama finds smart motorway tech is putting drivers at risk every day, with 397 power outages in last two years
22 Apr 2024
Labour to U-turn on 20mph speed limit in Wales after harsh criticism
Welsh 20mph zone road sign
News

Labour to U-turn on 20mph speed limit in Wales after harsh criticism

Wales’ Transport Secretary, Ken Skates says Labour will reverse its blanket 20mph rules “as soon as we can”
22 Apr 2024
Government says ‘no’ to new cash incentives for electric car buyers
Parliament
News

Government says ‘no’ to new cash incentives for electric car buyers

A Lords Committee report backing car-makers’ calls for discounts to boost EV sales falls on deaf ears
19 Apr 2024
Tesla slashes Supercharger membership cost with 42 sites now open to all EVs
Tesla Superchargers
News

Tesla slashes Supercharger membership cost with 42 sites now open to all EVs

Tesla has cut the costs of its Supercharger Membership, which grants access to lower charging rates, by £2 per month
19 Apr 2024
Food or car insurance? Tough choices for low income households as costs spiral
Car insurance
News

Food or car insurance? Tough choices for low income households as costs spiral

Citizens Advice has told parliament’s Treasury Committee that people of colour pay, on average, £250 more for car insurance
18 Apr 2024
Banks told to brace for billions in potential car finance scandal payouts
Hand building piles of coins
News

Banks told to brace for billions in potential car finance scandal payouts

The FCA is investigating now-banned ‘discretionary commission arrangements’, which could result in huge compensation payouts for motorists
15 Apr 2024
Banned car number plates: naughty 74-reg number plates deemed too rude for the roads
Number plates
News

Banned car number plates: naughty 74-reg number plates deemed too rude for the roads

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…
10 Apr 2024
Car tax 2024: how does UK VED road tax work and how much will it cost you?
car tax calculator
Tips & advice

Car tax 2024: how does UK VED road tax work and how much will it cost you?

Confused by VED road tax? Our comprehensive guide explains how much you'll pay to tax your next car in the 2024/25 financial year
9 Apr 2024
‘Greedy’ UK car insurers blamed as soaring premiums far exceed rise in payouts
Car insurance form, car key and a model car
News

‘Greedy’ UK car insurers blamed as soaring premiums far exceed rise in payouts

Do modest price rises abroad - as low as 2 per cent in France - prove car insurance companies are ripping-off British drivers?
8 Apr 2024
New ‘24’ plate boosts UK new car sales in March after “two tough years”
DVLA V5C document and car keys
News

New ‘24’ plate boosts UK new car sales in March after “two tough years”

According to the SMMT, over 300,000 new cars have received the new ‘24’ registration plate so far, with new car sales up 10% year-on-year
4 Apr 2024
How to check a car’s MoT history online in 4 easy steps
Mot testing centre sign
Tips & advice

How to check a car’s MoT history online in 4 easy steps

A car’s MoT history can give insight into how well it’s been looked after, and finding this information is easy.
3 Apr 2024