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Parking fees set to rocket as councils plug spending gaps

Parking fees set to rocket as councils plug spending gaps
New Sunday charges, plus tickets and permits, set to rise by up to 45 per cent as councils plug spending gaps
Drivers could face minimum distance for overtaking cyclists

Drivers could face minimum distance for overtaking cyclists
Department for Transport investigating new road rules, with minimum distance for overtaking cyclists being considered
Best concept cars at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show

Best concept cars at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show
Click through our gallery of the best future-gazing concept cars at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show
Dacia Duster updated with new Air and Nav+ trim levels

Dacia Duster updated with new Air and Nav+ trim levels
Fresh spec for small SUV as Dacia spruces up outgoing model’s range ahead of all new Duster’s arrival later this year
Four in 10 parking and bus lane fines overturned on appeal

Four in 10 parking and bus lane fines overturned on appeal
Local councils reveal almost half of all appeals against penalty charge notices resulted in tickets being cancelled
New Ferrari 488 Pista lands as the brand’s most powerful V8 ever

New Ferrari 488 Pista lands as the brand’s most powerful V8 ever
Ferrari’s 710bhp 488 Pista has been unleashed at the Geneva Motor Show
New 2018 Mercedes A-Class revealed

New 2018 Mercedes A-Class revealed
The new Mercedes A-Class hatchback will cost from £25,800 in the UK, with first customer deliveries due in May
Nissan Juke updates aim to keep pace with crossover rivals

Nissan Juke updates aim to keep pace with crossover rivals
Big-selling Nissan Juke has been tweaked for 2018, with new styling, personalisation and technology options
Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder revealed

Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder revealed
Lamborghini has pulled the wraps off the open-top Spyder version of its Huracan Performante at the Geneva Motor Show
Limited-run Morgan Aero GT revealed at Geneva Motor Show

Limited-run Morgan Aero GT revealed at Geneva Motor Show
Just eight examples of hardcore Morgan will be built as a final hurrah Aero 8 sports car and all have been sold
New 789bhp McLaren Senna to hit 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds 

New 789bhp McLaren Senna to hit 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds
Track-focused McLaren Senna hypercar makes public debut at Geneva
Bespoke McLaren Senna Carbon Theme by MSO appears at Geneva

Bespoke McLaren Senna Carbon Theme by MSO appears at Geneva
MSO adapted version of the 789bhp McLaren Senna showcased at the Geneva Motor Show
New Lexus RC 300h F Sport Black Edition arrives at Geneva

New Lexus RC 300h F Sport Black Edition arrives at Geneva
Special edition version of range-topping hybrid Lexus RC to go on sale in the UK in May
Kia Rio GT Line debuts at Geneva Motor Show

Kia Rio GT Line debuts at Geneva Motor Show
The fourth-generation Kia Rio supermini gains a sporty exterior and kit upgrades for flagship GT Line spec
New Citroen Berlingo revealed at Geneva with fresh design

New Citroen Berlingo revealed at Geneva with fresh design
The third-generation Citroen Berlingo gets PSA's latest platform and engines, as well as bold exterior design
Jaguar Classic unveils bespoke Greatest Hits XJ6 at Geneva

Jaguar Classic unveils bespoke Greatest Hits XJ6 at Geneva
One-off XJ6 saloon celebrates 50 years of the Jaguar XJ, and was created for Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain
Ford Mustang Bullitt prices and specs released

Ford Mustang Bullitt prices and specs released
The Ford Mustang Bullitt is coming to the UK, and it’ll cost from £47,145
‘Brand new cost price cars could be game-changers’

‘Brand new cost price cars could be game-changers’
Mike Rutherford wonders if more car buyers should pursue ‘cost price’ car deals at dealerships
What are the drug driving limits? UK laws explained

What are the drug driving limits? UK laws explained
An average of four UK motorists a day are found guilty of driving on drugs, partly thanks to drug driving law changes introduced in 2015
Removing safety railings cuts pedestrian deaths

Removing safety railings cuts pedestrian deaths
Research finds 56 per cent drop in incidents of pedestrians being killed or seriously injured following removal of safety railings
Elextra EV four-seat supercar revealed

Elextra EV four-seat supercar revealed
Swiss/German four-door all-electric supercar will do 0-62mph in 2.3s and offer 373-mile range
Nissan X-Trail Platinum Edition SUV revealed

Nissan X-Trail Platinum Edition SUV revealed
Plush Platinum Edition SV package launched on Nissan X-Trail, offering buyers extra kit on N-Connecta models
Call for cats to get same road rights as dogs

Call for cats to get same road rights as dogs
Carbuyer survey found most drivers favour making it a legal requirement to report accidents involving cats to the police
Volvo XC50 coupe SUV on the cards after 2020

Volvo XC50 coupe SUV on the cards after 2020
Electrification of every Volvo model from 2019 could be followed by coupe SUV additions, including an XC50
Motorway speed limit enforcement would reduce emissions

Motorway speed limit enforcement would reduce emissions
Expert dubs speed the “elephant in the room” in emissions discussions, with research showing 70mph limits improve air quality
Driving instructors face bans for student relationships

Driving instructors face bans for student relationships
DVSA plans to tackle inappropriate student-teacher relationships by removing offending instructors from official register
BMW M4 Convertible 30 Jahre special edition added to line-up

BMW M4 Convertible 30 Jahre special edition added to line-up
New limited edition 30 Jahre drop-top M4 arrives on sale in the UK, with just 30 units for British BMW buyers
Personalised plates at risk in theft and write-off claims

Personalised plates at risk in theft and write-off claims
Undeclared personalised number plates go to insurance companies by default in the event of theft or write-off
VED road tax and company car tax changes planned for 2020

VED road tax and company car tax changes planned for 2020
The Government is aiming to base VED and BIK company car tax rates on the much tougher WLTP emissions tests from 6 April 2020
New Peugeot 3008 and 5008 GT Line Premium trim launched

New Peugeot 3008 and 5008 GT Line Premium trim launched
Peugeot's five and seven-seat SUVs benefit from extra kit with new high-end spec, starting from £28,950
ARES Design opens new Modena factory and reveals new cars

ARES Design opens new Modena factory and reveals new cars
Coachbuilder ARES opens new Italian base, revealing a bespoke Bentley coupe in the process
New on-demand fuel service will fill up your car at home

New on-demand fuel service will fill up your car at home
Zebra Fuel launches UK’s first on-demand fuel service, bringing the filling station to your car
Stonehenge tunnel: plans for two-mile underpass released

Stonehenge tunnel: plans for two-mile underpass released
Proposal would see £1.6 billion tunnel alleviate congestion at historic bottleneck on A303
FCA launches Reloaded by Creators heritage service

FCA launches Reloaded by Creators heritage service
Classic Fiats, Lancias and Alfa Romeos to be sourced, completely restored to factory standard, then sold to collectors
Driver escapes £130 parking fine 

Driver escapes £130 parking fine
Adjudicator overturns ticket issued to motorist who parked on the pavement after being caught short in heavy London traffic
Renault reduces standard warranty

Renault reduces standard warranty
Renault claims many customers change cars before the start of the fourth year, so see “no benefit” to offering longer warranty