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A Land Rover Defender pick-up? JLR teams up with Stellantis for new US model

A Land Rover Defender pick-up? JLR teams up with Stellantis for new US model
With some help from Stellantis, Land Rover is looking to answer a call being made by its biggest market
UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained

UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained
Petrol and diesel prices are constantly fluctuating, below we explain why and map out everything you need to know to save money at the pumps.
Rising prices are forcing us into older cars, don't tax them as well

Rising prices are forcing us into older cars, don't tax them as well
Mike Rutherford argues that the tougher emissions rules must reflect that millions of Brits rely on older cars every day
JLR announces 4,000 job cuts as EV blitz begins

JLR announces 4,000 job cuts as EV blitz begins
After a tough couple of years, JLR has announced thousands of job cuts – mainly at its head office
Confirmed: VW Group plans to cut half its model range and 100,000 jobs

Confirmed: VW Group plans to cut half its model range and 100,000 jobs
The cuts keep coming as German giant desperately tries to remain competitive in a rapidly changing automotive landscape
Which electric car’s batteries last longest? Global EV study uncovers the truth

Which electric car’s batteries last longest? Global EV study uncovers the truth
EV batteries are lasting longer than you might have thought, but charging habits and capacity can have an impact on a battery’s State of Health
Self-driving Ubers are now live on the streets of London

Self-driving Ubers are now live on the streets of London
The UK is getting its first taste of autonomous ride sharing thanks to Uber and AI company Wayve, who have launched self-driving Ford Mustang Mach-E's…
Last chance: Gov asks for driver’s view on controversial car emissions law changes

Last chance: Gov asks for driver’s view on controversial car emissions law changes
New proposals could see drivers face fines of up to £1,000 if their car’s emissions don’t match the approved emissions standard
BANNED: NSFW 76-reg number plates the DVLA brands too rude for the road

BANNED: NSFW 76-reg number plates the DVLA brands too rude for the road
With the new 76-plate around the corner, we list the registrations the DVLA won’t allow you to display on your car
Home EV charging price rises to be cancelled out by VAT cut, but relief won't last

Home EV charging price rises to be cancelled out by VAT cut, but relief won't last
Higher Ofgem price cap for domestic electricity is counterbalanced by Prime Minister’s VAT cut, but analysts say further rises in charging costs could…
Dangerous driving videos could be removed from social media today, says minister

Dangerous driving videos could be removed from social media today, says minister
A crash that killed seven people over the weekend – including two police officers – has led to calls for more action from social media companies
Over 25k UK electric cars have battery issue that limits range and charging speed

Over 25k UK electric cars have battery issue that limits range and charging speed
Generational analysed the batteries of roughly 10,000 EVs and while most were in a good state, some suffered voltage imbalances
UK laws on dogs in cars: guidelines for driving with dogs

UK laws on dogs in cars: guidelines for driving with dogs
Here’s how to keep your dog happy, comfortable and legal while driving in the UK
Three million Teslas recalled as China cracks down on pop-out door handles

Three million Teslas recalled as China cracks down on pop-out door handles
Electronic pop-out door handles will be banned on new cars in China from 2027, with millions of existing models being recalled
August Bank Holiday traffic set to be busiest in over a decade

August Bank Holiday traffic set to be busiest in over a decade
Up to 25 million journeys across the UK are expected to take place between Friday and Monday
Another garage fined in DVSA anti-social loud exhaust crackdown

Another garage fined in DVSA anti-social loud exhaust crackdown
SVG Motorsport Ltd was fined £1,600 for fitting illegal modifications and not informing the driver of how they would impact roadworthiness
RED Driving School under investigation over mandatory booking fees

RED Driving School under investigation over mandatory booking fees
The Competition and Markets Authority is looking at how the company presents mandatory fees to customers
Fuel prices aren’t rising, but petrol stations are slow at passing on savings

Fuel prices aren’t rising, but petrol stations are slow at passing on savings
The CMA will publish another detailed report in the Autumn as fuel retailers drag their feet in passing on wholesale price decreases
MoT test price could almost double under new proposals

MoT test price could almost double under new proposals
The IGA says raising the price of the test will counterbalance rising business costs
ZEV Mandate review confirmed: easing of UK electric car sales targets likely

ZEV Mandate review confirmed: easing of UK electric car sales targets likely
The 2030 and 2035 deadlines to phase out ICE cars and hybrids will stay, but the Government will now listen to industry advice on how to get there
eCall to hang up: Widespread car emergency service will stop working in three years

eCall to hang up: Widespread car emergency service will stop working in three years
Next-gen eCall is being introduced as a more reliable replacement for the now outdated 2G-powered original
E-scooter child injuries rise tenfold: widespread disregard for rules prompts calls for reform

E-scooter child injuries rise tenfold: widespread disregard for rules prompts calls for reform
The vast majority of young children injured are riding privately owned e-scooters, which are illegal to use on UK public roads
New MoT test rules require a photo of every car

New MoT test rules require a photo of every car
The Photos at Test feature has been rolled out nationwide to combat MoT test fraud
Police impound £8m of supercars including rare Ferraris in 3-day anti-social driving crackdown 

Police impound £8m of supercars including rare Ferraris in 3-day anti-social driving crackdown
As part of an anti-social driving clampdown, police seized a Ferrari Monza SP2 alongside Lamborghinis, McLarens and Porsches
EVs and autonomous car production gets £130m Govt cash boost

EVs and autonomous car production gets £130m Govt cash boost
The £130 million cash injection will be supported by the Government and the UK automotive industry in equal measures
Volkswagens targeted in major new car badge theft epidemic fuelled by black market

Volkswagens targeted in major new car badge theft epidemic fuelled by black market
More than 70 incidents have been reported of Volkswagen badges, containing radar tech, being stolen in London recently
UK child car seat laws: booster seat and baby seat laws explained

UK child car seat laws: booster seat and baby seat laws explained
Detailed info on latest baby seat and child seat regulations, plus when it’s OK to use a booster seat
Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it

Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it
You can get a discount of up to £3,750 on an electric car thanks to this Government grant, but which vehicles qualify and how do you claim? We reveal …
Iran War pushes petrol prices higher as forecourts suffer theft and abuse

Iran War pushes petrol prices higher as forecourts suffer theft and abuse
The volume of petrol stolen per day in the UK has risen by 24 per cent since the start of the Iran War, says Forecourt Eye
Britain’s war on car ownership must stop

Britain’s war on car ownership must stop
Mike Rutherford believes escalating taxes, government policies, and motoring costs are unfairly hitting people who rely on their cars every day
Cheaper EV charging is key to persuading more drivers to go electric

Cheaper EV charging is key to persuading more drivers to go electric
A survey conducted by YouGov has revealed that a reduction in the price of public EV charging could help the UK hit ZEV Mandate targets
Drivers face price hikes in London’s Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels

Drivers face price hikes in London’s Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels
Those crossing the Thames every day for work will be forced to pay out an extra £2 per week from September
UK car manufacturing is on life support and EV laws could pull the plug

UK car manufacturing is on life support and EV laws could pull the plug
Brexit, EU and ZEV Mandate laws are preventing investment in UK automotive manufacturing, says head of trade body
75% of councils still lack accessible on-street EV charging

75% of councils still lack accessible on-street EV charging
New research finds accessibility is improving, but not at the rate most would expect
10 ways Andy Burnham can win over drivers: our Motoring Manifesto

10 ways Andy Burnham can win over drivers: our Motoring Manifesto
In our own Motoring Manifesto, we speak to experts across the industry to highlight 10 key issues Andy Burnham must now address as Prime Minister