Councils must fix “pothole plague” or risk losing funding

Councils must fix “pothole plague” or risk losing funding
Councils could lose up to 25 per cent of their additional road maintenance funding if they don’t abide by new rules set by the government
Uninsured drivers have “nowhere to hide” as police seized 138,000 vehicles last year

Uninsured drivers have “nowhere to hide” as police seized 138,000 vehicles last year
Drivers cruising around without insurance face a PCN of £300 or, in some scenarios, even heftier fines and a driving ban
"Car design today is too aggressive": McLaren F1's designer weighs-in on the modern auto aesthetic

"Car design today is too aggressive": McLaren F1's designer weighs-in on the modern auto aesthetic
Peter Stevens expresses his disenchantment with modern car design, telling Auto Express the way a car looks will become “all the more important” with …
Labour breaks pothole promise as new figures show a fall in repairs

Labour breaks pothole promise as new figures show a fall in repairs
Roughly 100,000 fewer potholes were repaired last year, despite the Government’s promise to fix an additional one million
Labour set to backpedal on ZEV targets and petrol car sales ban

Labour set to backpedal on ZEV targets and petrol car sales ban
After fierce backlash from the public and a lukewarm reception to EVs, Ministers are drawing up plans to soften the approach to electrifying the UK’s …
The UK's most common MoT advisories and why motorists ignore them

The UK's most common MoT advisories and why motorists ignore them
Lighting and electrical issues account for one quarter of MoT advisories last year, followed by suspension and tyre problems
What is Audi Sport? Past, present, future and greatest cars

What is Audi Sport? Past, present, future and greatest cars
Audi Sport is the brand that put the Technik into Vorsprung and the four-wheel drive into rallying
F1 preview 2025: 25 things you must know about the 75th anniversary season

F1 preview 2025: 25 things you must know about the 75th anniversary season
This year marks the 75th anniversary of Formula One; we list the top things you need to know ahead of the season
Half of car buyers won't switch to electric, even with government grants

Half of car buyers won't switch to electric, even with government grants
SMMT survey also shows that, of those rejecting EVs, three in five would not buy one, even with a government grant
Restricting supply of petrol cars still an option for Ford as EV targets bite

Restricting supply of petrol cars still an option for Ford as EV targets bite
The government’s consultation on the ZEV mandate is due in the next few months and should provide some certainty for manufacturers but Ford may still …
Ineos Grenadier recalled for door button defect

Ineos Grenadier recalled for door button defect
A lack of grease on the door button can prevent the door of the INEOS Grenadier to close properly, affecting both UK and US cars
“Serious injustice” as EV chargepoint rollout ignores disabled drivers

“Serious injustice” as EV chargepoint rollout ignores disabled drivers
MPs and disabled charities have criticised the government’s action thus far on ensuring public chargepoints are barrier-free and accessible to all
UK's patchy EV charging network put drivers at risk of being stranded

UK's patchy EV charging network put drivers at risk of being stranded
A report from the government watchdog suggests that the UK's electric car charging network still isn't up to scratch
Car finance scandal customer compensation scheme looks increasingly likely, warns watchdog

Car finance scandal customer compensation scheme looks increasingly likely, warns watchdog
Next month’s Supreme Court ruling could leave thousands of people in line for billions of pounds in payouts
ULEZ providing Londoners with “substantially cleaner air”, says Mayor

ULEZ providing Londoners with “substantially cleaner air”, says Mayor
Particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide concentrations have dropped since ULEZ’s implementation in 2019
EVs are ££££'s cheaper to run than a petrol or diesel car, says new data

EVs are ££££'s cheaper to run than a petrol or diesel car, says new data
New study reveals that drivers can save thousands over four or five years of EV ownership, although there’s a heavy reliance on charging at home
Most EV charger issues can be sorted over the phone

Most EV charger issues can be sorted over the phone
The AA helps operators with phone queries and reports that almost a third of calls regard problems with starting or ending a charging session
Land Rover Defender Classic V8 review: more Clarkson’s Farm than Countryfile

Land Rover Defender Classic V8 review: more Clarkson’s Farm than Countryfile
Land Rover’s Defender restomod gets a mighty powertrain, but an even mightier price tag
Keyless car theft tech to be outlawed in the UK, finally

Keyless car theft tech to be outlawed in the UK, finally
Signal relay and jammer equipment will be banned as part of the government’s new Crime and Policing Bill
Essential car tech 2025: the new car option boxes every buyer should tick

Essential car tech 2025: the new car option boxes every buyer should tick
Our experts reveal which boxes they’d tick on the options list if they were buying a car
“We should have revived Renault 5 earlier” says firm’s marketing boss

“We should have revived Renault 5 earlier” says firm’s marketing boss
French firm’s vice president hints at more retro-named models to come, alongside new nameplates that need to mean something… unlike AI-generated Kadja…
Danger! Brake dust revealed to be more toxic than diesel fumes

Danger! Brake dust revealed to be more toxic than diesel fumes
New research has revealed that dust from non-asbestos organic brake pads containing high concentrations of copper results in lung damage and inflammat…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves blocked from intervening in car finance scandal

Chancellor Rachel Reeves blocked from intervening in car finance scandal
The Supreme Court has rejected the government’s effort to intervene in the ongoing £30 billion car finance scandal
Half of police forces have seen 90mph+ drivers in 30mph zones

Half of police forces have seen 90mph+ drivers in 30mph zones
Some police forces have even recorded drivers travelling over 160mph on public roads, actions described as "reckless and selfish" by officials
Best luxury and performance car deals

Best luxury and performance car deals
If you've got a healthy monthly budget, you can find some very tempting cars for your cash
New car buying trick could net you £8,000. But is it legal?

New car buying trick could net you £8,000. But is it legal?
Buyers are paying off the balance of their car finance early to pocket big manufacturer deposit contributions for themselves. We talk to the experts t…
M25 now home to one of the UK's largest EV charging hubs

M25 now home to one of the UK's largest EV charging hubs
IONITY’s new site at Dartford Bridge boasts 24 ultra-rapid 350kW chargers
Buying a new car: your complete guide

Buying a new car: your complete guide
Our top tips for finding the right car for you and how to get the best bang for your buck
Explosion of used EV sales signifies “strong appetite”, says UK motor industry

Explosion of used EV sales signifies “strong appetite”, says UK motor industry
Over 50 per cent more used EVs were sold in 2024 than the previous year, while there are calls for incentives to boost sales even further
Chinese car brands: the essential guide for UK car buyers

Chinese car brands: the essential guide for UK car buyers
Don’t know your Jaecoo from your GWM? We explore all the Chinese car brands either operating in the UK already, or soon to arrive
Best new cars for under £500 per month

Best new cars for under £500 per month
With a generous budget of £500 per month, you can get into some truly top cars
£90 million of road improvements to cut journey times by up to 25 per cent

£90 million of road improvements to cut journey times by up to 25 per cent
Labour has announced additional funding for four major road projects set to be completed in the next few years
Best new cars for under £400 per month

Best new cars for under £400 per month
Got some cash to splash? These are the best new cars for under £400 per month
Car insurance prices see dramatic fall, but younger drivers see the biggest savings

Car insurance prices see dramatic fall, but younger drivers see the biggest savings
After a surge in car insurance prices, premiums are now beginning to come back down – more for some than others