Surprise fuel duty freeze fails to dampen driver discontent with Autumn Budget

Surprise fuel duty freeze fails to dampen driver discontent with Autumn Budget
Was Labour’s first budget a let-down for motorists? Most of our readers think so
Accessible EV charging still a distant dream as progress stalls under Labour

Accessible EV charging still a distant dream as progress stalls under Labour
‘Outrage’ over lack of chargepoint accessibility regulation turns into a government review
Mileage fraud threat highlighted by vehicle check data

Mileage fraud threat highlighted by vehicle check data
160,000 used cars will be sold with incorrect mileage this year, new figures show
Haul of 30 luxury cars stolen from the UK found in Thailand

Haul of 30 luxury cars stolen from the UK found in Thailand
Eight year investigation concludes, with no British charges despite arrests
Fuel duty frozen, but new car buyers hit by VED hikes

Fuel duty frozen, but new car buyers hit by VED hikes
Labour’s first budget spares drivers at the pumps, while industry raises investment fears
Budget hammers new-car buyers as first-year road tax doubles

Budget hammers new-car buyers as first-year road tax doubles
Year-one VED rates hiked for non-EVs, while company EV tax incentives are extended
Chancellor’s budget pothole plan draws faint praise

Chancellor’s budget pothole plan draws faint praise
£500m extra funding promised for 2025, but there’s no long-term funding plan
The electric car charging network continues to discriminate against disabled people

The electric car charging network continues to discriminate against disabled people
Consumer editor Chris Rosamond thinks the UK’s charging network is still failing to provide for those who struggle to use it
Dealers forced to reveal commission earned on car finance deals

Dealers forced to reveal commission earned on car finance deals
How much did your dealer pocket when arranging your finance? Now they have to tell you…
Best BMW cars - our favourite models from the Bavarian brand

Best BMW cars - our favourite models from the Bavarian brand
We pick our top cars from from the BMW stable over the years
Judge calls for mandatory cognitive tests for drivers over 80

Judge calls for mandatory cognitive tests for drivers over 80
Scottish dementia road death puts spotlight on ‘self-certification’ for older drivers
Fleets demand used EV purchase incentives as values slump

Fleets demand used EV purchase incentives as values slump
Lease companies plead for budget measures to support the secondhand EV market
VW hit by £5.4m FCA fine for mistreatment of vulnerable customers

VW hit by £5.4m FCA fine for mistreatment of vulnerable customers
Watchdog punishes VW’s finance arm for treating vulnerable customers unfairly
Rumoured 7p fuel tax hike to send petrol and diesel prices soaring

Rumoured 7p fuel tax hike to send petrol and diesel prices soaring
Working people face fuel duty hammer blow as Labour plots to break pre-election promise
Don’t hammer motorists in the Autumn Budget! Labour warned to avoid car and fuel tax hikes 

Don’t hammer motorists in the Autumn Budget! Labour warned to avoid car and fuel tax hikes
Motorists have had a tough time in recent years and Auto Express is warning the Chancellor against inflicting further pain with her first Budget
Car ferry price hikes possible as minister brands P&O a “cowboy operator"

Car ferry price hikes possible as minister brands P&O a “cowboy operator"
New legislation granting seafarers minimum wage rights will come into force in December, and drivers could be affected
Should you use snow chains in the UK?

Should you use snow chains in the UK?
Snow chains can make all the difference on wintry roads, but are they a worthwhile investment?
Winter tyres: pros, cons, costs, laws and should you buy them for your car?

Winter tyres: pros, cons, costs, laws and should you buy them for your car?
Tyres designed to cope better in cold conditions provide more grip and better safety. Is it time you considered an annual change to winter tyres?
Headlight glare on UK roads to be measured in government-backed project

Headlight glare on UK roads to be measured in government-backed project
Real-world testing aims to assess factors causing headlamp dazzle, and generate recommendations for government action
How to drive in snow: top tips

How to drive in snow: top tips
Driving in snow can be daunting and dangerous. Our tips will help keep you safe when the white stuff strikes
The world's most beautiful cars (25-1)

The world's most beautiful cars (25-1)
We pick the top 25 most beautiful cars of all time
Demand for diesel cars grows faster than for EVs

Demand for diesel cars grows faster than for EVs
The car industry has warned the chancellor that “consumers respond to carrots, not sticks” and “mandates don’t make a market” as EV sales continue to …
EU confirms huge tariffs on Chinese cars of up to 35 per cent

EU confirms huge tariffs on Chinese cars of up to 35 per cent
European politicians vote to protect domestic car makers in spite of trade-war risk
How to drive on ice: top tips

How to drive on ice: top tips
Driving on ice can pose all sorts of problems, but these top tips should help keep you out of trouble
Fuel price relief could be short-lived as markets react to Middle East violence

Fuel price relief could be short-lived as markets react to Middle East violence
Drivers face threat of double-whammy from global oil price rises and predicted jumps in fuel duty
Streaming killed the CD in-car: but car makers should listen to the Swifties

Streaming killed the CD in-car: but car makers should listen to the Swifties
The music industry points to 7m drivers who are still playing compact discs, and says Taylor Swift fans still love a CD
Pod Point Solo 3S review: electric car charger and installation tested

Pod Point Solo 3S review: electric car charger and installation tested
What should you expect from a Pod Point wallbox installation? We find out
New Vehicle Risk Ratings replace UK car insurance groups to bring clarity on costs 

New Vehicle Risk Ratings replace UK car insurance groups to bring clarity on costs
The car insurance industry has launched new Vehicle Risk Ratings, to give fresh insight into car insurability and costs
Police seize hundreds of “death trap” e-bikes used to mount pavements and run red lights

Police seize hundreds of “death trap” e-bikes used to mount pavements and run red lights
In the past year, police forces across the UK have confiscated almost 1,000 electric bikes, many of which have been illegally modified
Private sale or part-exchange: which gets car sellers the best price?

Private sale or part-exchange: which gets car sellers the best price?
If you’re torn between selling privately or trading-in, new data suggests that how you’ll get the best price depends what you drive
US moves to ban high-tech car parts from China amid spyware and hacking fears

US moves to ban high-tech car parts from China amid spyware and hacking fears
Biden administration acts over concerns tech could be used to collect data on citizens or manipulate vehicles
Fuel prices to fall to lowest in three years

Fuel prices to fall to lowest in three years
Low global demand and exchange rate bonus sees pump prices ease - but there’s a budget looming…
Best tow cars to buy 2025

Best tow cars to buy 2025
There’s more to towing a car than just hitching up a caravan. Check out these tow car stars to pick what’s right for you
Autumn is worse than Christmas for drink-drive casualties

Autumn is worse than Christmas for drink-drive casualties
Data shows there are more alcohol-induced collisions and casualties in the three months leading up to the festive season