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The total length of all British roads combined grew two-and-a-half per cent in the last two decades to almost 250,000 miles

As part of the agreement, Volkswagen Group must limit the number of imports and stick to an agreed minimum retail price

24,732 UK BMWs have been recalled due to an issue with the starter motor which could lead to short circuits and fires

Only three of the 16 smart motorway projects undertaken by National Highways are on track to deliver good value for money

More than 14,000 new chargers were deployed in the UK last year, but that’s still fewer than in 2024

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Consumer reporter Tom Jervis is unconvinced by the Government’s Fuel Finder scheme as convenience will always trump marginal savings when buying petro…

South Korean brand’s popular electric SUV now boasts an Advance Payment of just £749

The Chinese government has stepped in amid concerns that retractable or flush-fitting handles are causing fatalities in crashes

UK petrol stations must provide accurate fuel pricing data within 30 minutes of any changes

A deal between the British and Chinese brands could see Chery models built using spare JLR capacity

The average price to fill up a 55-litre petrol tank is now just over £72.50 – £3 cheaper than it was at the beginning of December

What is the minimum vision standard required to drive on UK roads? And how can you check your own eyesight before driving? Our handy guide has you cov…

Waymo’s fleet of self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis could launch a full service as soon as September

UK trade body blames tariffs, cyber attacks and line-up changes for an eight per cent year-on-year dip in production

Research by Quotezone shows how difficult it is for drivers to secure payouts for pothole damage

Fresh regulations for novice drivers aim to reduce serious and fatal traffic collisions involving young people

TfL says the planned upgrades will help optimise traffic flow, improve safety and support sustainable travel

Company car tax is worked out using a vehicle’s emissions, its value, and your salary, with electric cars no longer getting quite the same special tre…

In 2024 there were almost 3,200 cases of drug driving reoffending and over 20,000 cases overall

Ultra-rapid chargers in December were five pence cheaper than they were in November for off-peak users, with a cut in VAT also on the cards

With average speeds of just 10mph, London beats the likes of Dublin and Mexico CIty for the title of slowest capital

The number of streets with the lowest ‘red’ condition rating has risen by one per cent year-on-year

Falsifying driving tests leapt up by 47 per cent last year as learners face 22-week waits

One in five drivers say the road markings in their area have worn away, prompting calls from the RAC for Government action

Buyers of plug-in hybrids could save up to 4,500 Euros, while Germans choosing an EV could save up to 6,000 Euros

For eight years running, grey is the number one colour for UK car buyers, followed by black and blue – but green isn’t far behind

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

The worst offenders for local road quality and maintenance include Bedford, Leicestershire and even Kensington

There are now more than 87,000 public EV chargers in the UK, marking a 19 per cent rise year-on-year

Pavement parking can already be banned with Traffic Regulation Orders, but new changes give councils powers for more sweeping enforcement

The new limit of 50 milligrammes of alcohol per 100ml of blood matches the one already imposed in Scotland

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

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

Tom Jervis thinks that if car manufacturers are going to continue harvesting our data, they need to get better at protecting it from criminals