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Most people think the UK’s pothole problem is getting worse, but the data suggests otherwise
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Most people think the UK’s pothole problem is getting worse, but the data suggests otherwise

Both Admiral and the AA report a reduction in pothole-related claims and callouts, despite 57 per cent of Brits thinking roads are getting worse
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15 Jan 2026
The worst councils for pothole repairs: Who's on England's road maintenance wall of shame?
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The worst councils for pothole repairs: Who's on England's road maintenance wall of shame?

The worst offenders for local road quality and maintenance include Bedford, Leicestershire and even Kensington
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12 Jan 2026
UK EV charger boom held back by slow Government funding, says industry
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UK EV charger boom held back by slow Government funding, says industry

There are now more than 87,000 public EV chargers in the UK, marking a 19 per cent rise year-on-year
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8 Jan 2026
Pavement parking could soon be banned in areas across the UK
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Pavement parking could soon be banned in areas across the UK

Pavement parking can already be banned with Traffic Regulation Orders, but new changes give councils powers for more sweeping enforcement
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8 Jan 2026
None for the road! Drink-drive limit in England and Wales slashed
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None for the road! Drink-drive limit in England and Wales slashed

The new limit of 50 milligrammes of alcohol per 100ml of blood matches the one already imposed in Scotland
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7 Jan 2026
Compulsory eye tests for elderly drivers part of road safety rules rewrite
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Compulsory eye tests for elderly drivers part of road safety rules rewrite

Those aged over 70 will need to take an eye test every three years in order to drive as part of Labour’s new Road Safety Strategy
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6 Jan 2026
Volkswagen is the UK’s highest-selling car brand… again
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Volkswagen is the UK’s highest-selling car brand… again

VW may top the charts but the Chinese are catching up with nearly 10 per cent of all new-car sales coming from their new-age brands
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6 Jan 2026
Car brands must go back to cyber security school
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Car brands must go back to cyber security school

Tom Jervis thinks that if car manufacturers are going to continue harvesting our data, they need to get better at protecting it from criminals
Opinion
4 Jan 2026
BYD beats Tesla as global sales slump for Elon Musk’s EV brand
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BYD beats Tesla as global sales slump for Elon Musk’s EV brand

Chinese giant is now world’s top EV seller, after Tesla sales dropped for second year in a row in 2025
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2 Jan 2026
Car theft ‘decriminalised’ as three-quarters of cases go unsolved
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Car theft ‘decriminalised’ as three-quarters of cases go unsolved

Almost 93,000 investigations in 12 months failed to identify a culprit, with the Metropolitan Police seeing the greatest number of unsolved cases
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2 Jan 2026
EU axes 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban but UK holds firm on 2030
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EU axes 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban but UK holds firm on 2030

From 2035, 10 per cent of car sales in the EU can comprise hybrid, plug-in hybrid or even standard petrol and diesel cars
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17 Dec 2025
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Learners face 5-month driving test wait times as backlog targets are missed

Learners face 5-month driving test wait times as backlog targets are missed

“Underyling issues” when it comes to staffing and booking means the average wait for a practical driving test in the UK is 22 weeks
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17 Dec 2025
Thousands of drivers wrongly fined in major UK speed camera malfunction
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Thousands of drivers wrongly fined in major UK speed camera malfunction

A delay on smart motorway speed cameras meant some drivers were fined for speeding, even when the limit had increased
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16 Dec 2025
eVED pay-per-mile road tax decoded: will it make EVs more expensive than petrol cars?
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eVED pay-per-mile road tax decoded: will it make EVs more expensive than petrol cars?

From April 2028, eEV drivers will be forced to pay three pence for every mile they drive, over and above their annual road tax fee
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15 Dec 2025
Europe to relax tariffs on Cupra Tavascan. Could MINI be next?
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Europe to relax tariffs on Cupra Tavascan. Could MINI be next?

Volkswagen argues that the European-designed, Chinese-built car should have its import duty cut – setting a precedent others may exploit
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15 Dec 2025
Car finance mis-selling scandal: Are you due compensation, how much will you get and when?
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Car finance mis-selling scandal: Are you due compensation, how much will you get and when?

Affected by the car finance mis-selling scandal? A share of the £8.2 billion compensation fund could be on the way…
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15 Dec 2025
Gatwick Airport drop-off fees soar and bosses blame the Chancellor
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Gatwick Airport drop-off fees soar and bosses blame the Chancellor

From January, drivers will have to shell out £10 if they wish to use drop-off zones at the West Sussex airport
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12 Dec 2025
Queuing home for Christmas: festive traffic set to be worst since Covid
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Queuing home for Christmas: festive traffic set to be worst since Covid

Almost 40 million journeys are expected to occur over the next couple of weeks, meaning long queues are inevitable on the UK’s road network
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12 Dec 2025
​Car tax 2025: how much VED road tax will I pay?
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​Car tax 2025: how much VED road tax will I pay?

Confused by VED road tax? Our comprehensive guide explains how much you'll pay in 2025
Tips & advice
12 Dec 2025
Three million Brits broke the speed limit last year, with 1,500 passing 112mph
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Three million Brits broke the speed limit last year, with 1,500 passing 112mph

More than 1,500 drivers were caught driving at 112mph or more, according to Volvo’s research
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11 Dec 2025
Tesla’s AI-powered robot is doing a meet and greet in London
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Tesla’s AI-powered robot is doing a meet and greet in London

Guests to Westfield London will be able to meet Elon Musk’s new humanoid robot while snacking on popcorn
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10 Dec 2025
Banned car number plates: these NSFW 26-reg number plates are ruled rude for the roads
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Banned car number plates: these NSFW 26-reg number plates are ruled rude for the roads

The DVLA has revealed its list of new-for-March 2026 number plates that are too saucy for the streets, and there are plenty of potential shockers to b…
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10 Dec 2025
Government won’t make drivers report car-on-cat collisions, despite petition
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Government won’t make drivers report car-on-cat collisions, despite petition

The government says the size and typical active hours of cats make it difficult to prosecute drivers who hit them in cars
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9 Dec 2025
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Apple CarPlay quietly gets a major upgrade: here’s what’s new
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Apple CarPlay quietly gets a major upgrade: here’s what’s new

More widgets and the ability to switch off annoying pinned messages feature are all a part of iOS 26.2
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8 Dec 2025
Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it
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Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it

The Government has announced an electric car grant with discounts of up to £3,750, but which cars qualify and how do you claim?
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4 Dec 2025
Electric car demand slows as Government grant fails to woo buyers
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Electric car demand slows as Government grant fails to woo buyers

EV sales rose only marginally in the run-up to the November Budget, compared with the same period last year
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4 Dec 2025
Final call: Heathrow Airport limits drop-off parking time as prices soar
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Final call: Heathrow Airport limits drop-off parking time as prices soar

From 1 January, drop-off charges will rise to £7 at the UK’s busiest airport
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3 Dec 2025
Zipcar to stop UK operations as Brits say no to car-sharing
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Zipcar to stop UK operations as Brits say no to car-sharing

Zipcar says that it will cease operations at the end of the year following a consultation
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1 Dec 2025
Autumn Budget 2025 revealed: fuel duty, road pricing, tax and potholes
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Autumn Budget 2025 revealed: fuel duty, road pricing, tax and potholes

Rachel Reeves has unveiled her financial plans for 2026 and beyond; we explain how they will affect drivers
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28 Nov 2025
Motability cuts premium car brands: BMW and Audi disappointed by removal
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Motability cuts premium car brands: BMW and Audi disappointed by removal

Brands such as BMW, Audi and Mercedes have been removed from Motability listings
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27 Nov 2025
Gov to pledge £1.3 billion boost to stop EV grant cash running out
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Gov to pledge £1.3 billion boost to stop EV grant cash running out

Over 35,000 drivers have already benefitted from at least £52.5 million in grants on electric cars
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24 Nov 2025
4G and 5G mobile signal boost to bring UK motorways out of the dark ages
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4G and 5G mobile signal boost to bring UK motorways out of the dark ages

Virgin Media O2 has conducted improvements across over 600 miles of major UK roads
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20 Nov 2025
Citroen pays to repair potholes as councils drown in year-long backlogs
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Citroen pays to repair potholes as councils drown in year-long backlogs

Research by Citroen found 1-in-20 UK roads require immediate repair from pothole damage
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19 Nov 2025
AA and BSM driving schools under investigation over £3 booking fee

AA and BSM driving schools under investigation over £3 booking fee

The Competition and Markets Authority is looking at how the companies present mandatory fees to customers
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18 Nov 2025
Keyless car theft device being sold online for £20k, and it’s not illegal
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Keyless car theft device being sold online for £20k, and it’s not illegal

Signal relay and jammer equipment is set to be banned as part of the Government’s new Crime and Policing Bill
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17 Nov 2025