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Jaecoo 7 recalled: a quarter of all brand’s 2025 UK cars going back to dealers

Jaecoo 7 recalled: a quarter of all brand’s 2025 UK cars going back to dealers
The Chinese brand has initiated a recall for roughly 7,500 Jaecoo 7 models due to an incorrectly attached wiring harness clip
Car finance mis-selling scandal: streamlined redress scheme, and are you due compensation?

Car finance mis-selling scandal: streamlined redress scheme, and are you due compensation?
Affected by the car finance mis-selling scandal? Here's what you need to know...
EV demand growth stalls with sales now a third behind Government targets

EV demand growth stalls with sales now a third behind Government targets
EVs made up just over one in four new cars registered in February, with market share behind Government targets
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.
Fuel costs rises will hurt petrol and EV drivers, the Govt needs to step in

Fuel costs rises will hurt petrol and EV drivers, the Govt needs to step in
EV and ICE drivers are in the same leaky boat if energy and fuel costs rise. It’s time for the Government to come to the rescue.
Petrol and EV charging prices set to rise amid Iran conflict

Petrol and EV charging prices set to rise amid Iran conflict
The price of a barrel of oil has reached more than $84, while gas prices have seen a similar spike
No change for drivers in chancellor's Spring Statement: It's 'as you were' on tax, fuel and EVs

No change for drivers in chancellor's Spring Statement: It's 'as you were' on tax, fuel and EVs
As expected, Rachel Reeves did not make any announcements that will impact drivers, although some changes are coming soon(ish)
Why EVs are so expensive to insure, and how to make them cheaper

Why EVs are so expensive to insure, and how to make them cheaper
Research shows that EVs are usually 15 to 25 per cent more expensive to insure than petrol cars – the experts at Thatcham say they have the solution
UK electric car chargers outnumber petrol pumps by almost two-to-one

UK electric car chargers outnumber petrol pumps by almost two-to-one
DfT data shows there are more than 116,000 public EV chargers, on top of the thousands of home wallboxes nationwide
Nissan X-Trail recalled in UK over engine failure risk

Nissan X-Trail recalled in UK over engine failure risk
More than 300,000 vehicles with 1.5-litre petrol engine are being called back worldwide
Fuel Finder: all you need to know

Fuel Finder: all you need to know
Fuel Finder aims to give drivers accurate, up-to-date information to get the best deal on petrol and diesel prices
What are the Euro 7 emissions standards?

What are the Euro 7 emissions standards?
Euro 7 is big news for the car industry and is more relevant for drivers than you might think…
What is Euro NCAP? Latest safety updates, star ratings and crash test scores explained

What is Euro NCAP? Latest safety updates, star ratings and crash test scores explained
Euro NCAP is the independent body behind new car crash safety scores – here's everything you need to know
Are EVs really cheaper to run? Exclusive electric vs petrol running costs analysis

Are EVs really cheaper to run? Exclusive electric vs petrol running costs analysis
EVs have been sold primarily on their low running costs; we do the maths to see if the benefits are genuine
UK’s drink-drive epidemic exposed: 220k current convictions and 2.5k have offended 3 times or more

UK’s drink-drive epidemic exposed: 220k current convictions and 2.5k have offended 3 times or more
More than 220,000 motorists hold a drink-drive conviction in the UK, with some saying the current deterrents against reoffending aren’t robust enough
New Apple CarPlay update will let you watch videos in your car

New Apple CarPlay update will let you watch videos in your car
iOS 26.4 beta enables users to stream video to their car’s touchscreen via AirPlay
Over 46,000 Honda Civics recalled as the wheels could fall off

Over 46,000 Honda Civics recalled as the wheels could fall off
Insufficient torque when tightening wheel bolts has meant that Honda has had to recall thousands of cars in the UK and abroad
Motability’s Power Wheels project to trial EVs as a power-cut lifeline for people with disabilities

Motability’s Power Wheels project to trial EVs as a power-cut lifeline for people with disabilities
Dangers faced by Motability customers during power cuts could be solved with EVs
How long do electric car batteries last? A lot longer than expected

How long do electric car batteries last? A lot longer than expected
UK’s largest used EV battery survey reveals the average state of health for electric cars of all ages is 95 per cent
Pothole damage claims: How to report a pothole and claim for repairs to your car

Pothole damage claims: How to report a pothole and claim for repairs to your car
Need to report a pothole or make a claim for pothole damage? Our handy guide explains the process
What is a smart motorway? Speed cameras, safety concerns and hard shoulder use explained

What is a smart motorway? Speed cameras, safety concerns and hard shoulder use explained
Smart motorways are meant to be a cost-effective way of increasing road capacity, but how do you use them and how safe are they?
Privately-owned e-scooters could become road legal as “the genie’s out of the bottle”

Privately-owned e-scooters could become road legal as “the genie’s out of the bottle”
New rules could set out where privately owned e-scooters are legal to use, and also enforce a minimum level of safety equipment
Britain has gained 6,000 miles of new road in 20 years: there’s now enough to drive to the moon 

Britain has gained 6,000 miles of new road in 20 years: there’s now enough to drive to the moon
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
Cupra Tavascan avoids EU tariffs, even though it’s made in China

Cupra Tavascan avoids EU tariffs, even though it’s made in China
As part of the agreement, Volkswagen Group must limit the number of imports and stick to an agreed minimum retail price
BMW recalls 25,000 UK cars over fire risk: Owners warned not to leave vehicles with engine running

BMW recalls 25,000 UK cars over fire risk: Owners warned not to leave vehicles with engine running
24,732 UK BMWs have been recalled due to an issue with the starter motor which could lead to short circuits and fires
Smart motorways declared a “catastrophic waste of money”

Smart motorways declared a “catastrophic waste of money”
Only three of the 16 smart motorway projects undertaken by National Highways are on track to deliver good value for money
Public EV charger numbers jumped by 20% in 2025, but growth is actually slowing

Public EV charger numbers jumped by 20% in 2025, but growth is actually slowing
More than 14,000 new chargers were deployed in the UK last year, but that’s still fewer than in 2024
Petrol stations aren’t like online shops, so Fuel Finder probably won’t help motorists much

Petrol stations aren’t like online shops, so Fuel Finder probably won’t help motorists much
Consumer reporter Tom Jervis is unconvinced by the Government’s Fuel Finder scheme as convenience will always trump marginal savings when buying petro…
Hyundai Kona Electric now has the EV grant and an extra bonus for Motability customers

Hyundai Kona Electric now has the EV grant and an extra bonus for Motability customers
South Korean brand’s popular electric SUV now boasts an Advance Payment of just £749
Sorry Tesla: hidden car door handles to be banned in China over safety fears

Sorry Tesla: hidden car door handles to be banned in China over safety fears
The Chinese government has stepped in amid concerns that retractable or flush-fitting handles are causing fatalities in crashes
New Fuel Finder rules to save motorists £40 per year on petrol

New Fuel Finder rules to save motorists £40 per year on petrol
UK petrol stations must provide accurate fuel pricing data within 30 minutes of any changes
Chery confirms new Liverpool HQ as plans for Jaguar Land Rover to build Chinese firm’s cars in UK gather pace

Chery confirms new Liverpool HQ as plans for Jaguar Land Rover to build Chinese firm’s cars in UK gather pace
A deal between the British and Chinese brands could see Chery models built using spare JLR capacity
Petrol prices at a four-year low, but probably won't stay cheap for long

Petrol prices at a four-year low, but probably won't stay cheap for long
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
Eyesight requirements for driving: UK eyesight rules explained 

Eyesight requirements for driving: UK eyesight rules explained
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…
Look out London: Waymo to launch driverless taxis in a matter of months

Look out London: Waymo to launch driverless taxis in a matter of months
Waymo’s fleet of self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis could launch a full service as soon as September