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Mass police 'chop shop' raids shine light on car theft and cloning scourge
Mass police 'chop shop' raids shine light on car theft and cloning scourge
Over 300 stolen vehicles were seized from chop shops as part of a sting operation conducted by 32 police forces
Airport drop-off charges to drop? Government to review prices after sharp rise
Airport drop-off charges to drop? Government to review prices after sharp rise
Airports claim drop-off fees are designed to reduce pollution and congestion, but the RAC says drivers think they’re a rip-off
Driving test wait times finally dip below 20 weeks
Driving test wait times finally dip below 20 weeks
Roughly 2.16 million practical driving tests were conducted over the past year, which has brought wait times down from the 24-week maximum
China banned pop-out door handles, now it’s targeting touchscreens in cars
China banned pop-out door handles, now it’s targeting touchscreens in cars
The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology says cars with large touchscreens must undergo safety evaluations before they’re approved …
Diesel prices back below £2 per litre: calls for fuel duty cut to keep them there
Diesel prices back below £2 per litre: calls for fuel duty cut to keep them there
Fuel prices are now, on average, below £2 per litre, but the AA says an additional 5p cut to fuel duty in the next Budget could make a longer term dif…
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 …
Gov to let private firms run UK toll roads and enforce fines
Gov to let private firms run UK toll roads and enforce fines
The Highways (Financing) Bill could help sluggish road projects off the ground, thanks to private investment
UK tariffs on Chinese cars under consideration amid pressure from EU
UK tariffs on Chinese cars under consideration amid pressure from EU
EU leaders have told the UK that placing tariffs on state-subsidised Chinese cars is imperative if it wishes to benefit from Made in Europe status
Jaecoo 7 leads charge as September sees best new car sales in almost a decade
Jaecoo 7 leads charge as September sees best new car sales in almost a decade
More than 350,000 new cars were registered in the UK last month, representing the best September performance since 2017
Graduated driving licence scheme launched in the UK: England, Scotland and Wales to follow NI?
Graduated driving licence scheme launched in the UK: England, Scotland and Wales to follow NI?
Young drivers in Northern Ireland now face restrictions in a push to prevent collisions and save lives
Selling your car online is great but don't forget the old ways
Selling your car online is great but don't forget the old ways
Senior news reporter Alastair Crooks explains why you should explore every option when you choose how to buy or sell a car
VAT cut would mean cheaper EV charging, if it wasn’t for the new energy price cap
VAT cut would mean cheaper EV charging, if it wasn’t for the new energy price cap
The five per cent VAT rate for domestic electricity, which affects home EV charging, has been removed to help cash-strapped residents
£150 fine for leaving your car’s engine idling in Wales
£150 fine for leaving your car’s engine idling in Wales
The previous punishment for leaving your car idling in Wales was just £20
3D gel and 4D numberplates: what are they and are they legal?
3D gel and 4D numberplates: what are they and are they legal?
You’ve probably seen drivers displaying versions of numberplates with three-dimensional characters – we discuss their legality and whether you should …
New AI ANPR camera tech exposes UK 'ghost' number plate epidemic
New AI ANPR camera tech exposes UK 'ghost' number plate epidemic
As many as one in 15 cars are thought to be displaying ANPR-dodging number plates, but the police have new tech to spot them
Electric cars are more reliable than petrol cars with 25% better MOT pass rates
Electric cars are more reliable than petrol cars with 25% better MOT pass rates
Despite higher tyre wear, a study has found EVs are less likely to break over time
No more tariffs on Chinese cars says Government
No more tariffs on Chinese cars says Government
Business and trade secretary wants to protect trade links to China, but UK investor Nissan suggests tariffs must increase to match Europe’s
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
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