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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

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 …
News
17 Jul 2026
UK Car park firm fined drivers queuing for petrol, now the CMA wants a word
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UK Car park firm fined drivers queuing for petrol, now the CMA wants a word

With investigation into Euro Car Parks underway, the Competition and Markets Authority says operators must comply with consumer law or face action
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17 Jul 2026
eVED pay-per-mile road tax explained: will it make EVs pricier than petrol?
eVED pay-per-mile road tax

eVED pay-per-mile road tax explained: will it make EVs pricier than petrol?

From April 2028, EV 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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17 Jul 2026
Huge EV pay-per-mile tax details revealed: GPS tracking and price increases confirmed
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Huge EV pay-per-mile tax details revealed: GPS tracking and price increases confirmed

In its response to the consultation on eVED, the Government says its plans will “support a fair and sustainable motoring tax system”
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15 Jul 2026
Volkswagen Group cuts 100k jobs, 50% of models and plans to build Chinese cars
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Volkswagen Group cuts 100k jobs, 50% of models and plans to build Chinese cars

Huge changes needed for German giant in order to stay competitive
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14 Jul 2026
Carmakers win Dieselgate 2.0: judge crushes possibility of payouts in landmark ruling
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Carmakers win Dieselgate 2.0: judge crushes possibility of payouts in landmark ruling

The High Court did not find evidence of the usage of cheat devices, bar a couple of small exceptions, dashing hopes of compensation for drivers
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13 Jul 2026
More 20mph speed limits? MPs to discuss future of UK roads
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More 20mph speed limits? MPs to discuss future of UK roads

The Transport Select Committee is set to meet with industry experts to discuss the Road Safety Strategy’s position on speed
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10 Jul 2026
UK EV targets help Chinese car brands but the fix may mean better deals for buyers
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UK EV targets help Chinese car brands but the fix may mean better deals for buyers

While European makers struggle to meet ZEV targets, newer brands benefit from friendlier rules around emissions
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9 Jul 2026
Drug-driving overtakes drink-driving in new epidemic that threatens road safety
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Drug-driving overtakes drink-driving in new epidemic that threatens road safety

Over 30,000 licence holders received a drug-driving endorsement last year, up by more than a quarter since 2022
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9 Jul 2026
Fuel Finder fail: petrol stations break pricing scheme rules at scale
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Fuel Finder fail: petrol stations break pricing scheme rules at scale

Analysis suggest that hundreds of petrol stations are failing to comply with Fuel Finder's rules, despite the threat of fines
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7 Jul 2026
E-scooter and e-bike injury payouts pass £110 million due to “worrying” rules knowledge gap
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E-scooter and e-bike injury payouts pass £110 million due to “worrying” rules knowledge gap

Over 700 payouts have been issued by the MIB following e-bike and e-scooter collisions since 2015
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7 Jul 2026
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Kia EV2 gets government’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant
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Kia EV2 gets government’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant

The price of an entry-level EV2 Air drops to just over £24,000 with the grant applied
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7 Jul 2026
Death of the manual car: shock new data shows record low demand
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Death of the manual car: shock new data shows record low demand

Just 7.9 per cent of Marketplace enquiries so far in 2026 have been for manual cars, with experts suggesting the transmission could be dead by 2030
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3 Jul 2026
Car finance mis-selling scandal: compensation timeline and scheme suspension explained
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Car finance mis-selling scandal: compensation timeline and scheme suspension explained

Affected by the car finance mis-selling scandal? Want to know how to claim? Here's what you need to know...
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2 Jul 2026
Car finance scandal compensation payouts delayed to 2027 by legal challenge
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Car finance scandal compensation payouts delayed to 2027 by legal challenge

Challenges from both a consumer rights group and lenders have resulted in a pause in payments until at least next year
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2 Jul 2026
UK’s largest EV rapid charging network slashes prices by 25%
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UK’s largest EV rapid charging network slashes prices by 25%

EV drivers can save anything from £6-10 on a typical 10-80 per cent charge, but not for long
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1 Jul 2026
UK road infrastructure projects worth £700 million cancelled to pay for drones
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UK road infrastructure projects worth £700 million cancelled to pay for drones

Starmer says axing projects such as the A46 Newark bypass are the “necessary choice”
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30 Jun 2026
Is it fewer police or safer cars? Drop in dangerous cars sparks debate
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Is it fewer police or safer cars? Drop in dangerous cars sparks debate

The number of instances of drivers being handed endorsements for unroadworthy vehicles fell by 23 per cent last year
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30 Jun 2026
HGV safety flaw kills 400 car drivers per year, but US tech could help
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HGV safety flaw kills 400 car drivers per year, but US tech could help

Euro NCAP says adopting America’s TOUGHGUARD standard could be the key to preventing HGV ‘underrun’ collisions
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30 Jun 2026
Cheap cars make unhappy owners: data shows budget cars are bad for customer satisfaction
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Cheap cars make unhappy owners: data shows budget cars are bad for customer satisfaction

Auto Express’ Driver Power 2026 customer satisfaction survey data reveals cars from premium brands are more likely to please owners than budget offeri…
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25 Jun 2026
Hidden cost of EVs: Electric car repairs cost 20% more than on petrol and diesel cars
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Hidden cost of EVs: Electric car repairs cost 20% more than on petrol and diesel cars

The average cost to fix an EV following a crash is £6,363, according to AX – hundreds more than the average repair cost for an ICE car
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25 Jun 2026
The EV pay-per-mile tax is looming, but now is still the time to buy
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The EV pay-per-mile tax is looming, but now is still the time to buy

Consumer reporter Tom Jervis explains why now is the ideal time to embark on EV ownership
Opinion
22 Jun 2026
UK 2030 petrol and diesel sales ban: what is it and what cars are affected?
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UK 2030 petrol and diesel sales ban: what is it and what cars are affected?

The ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is set to be introduced in 2030, we explain what it means for you and your motor
Tips & advice
18 Jun 2026
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Stellantis, Uber and Wayve form a driverless taxi dream team
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Stellantis, Uber and Wayve form a driverless taxi dream team

One of the world’s largest car makers is getting into the driverless taxi market
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17 Jun 2026
EV sales targets U-turn could see ZEV mandate weakened
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EV sales targets U-turn could see ZEV mandate weakened

With EV targets set to be missed, the Prime Minister looks set to give car makers a lifeline
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15 Jun 2026
Electric car charging costs review launched by government
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Electric car charging costs review launched by government

Government report to address concerns over long-term cost of EV charging
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10 Jun 2026
Tell Driver Power about your car: help your fellow buyers and owners make the right choices
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Tell Driver Power about your car: help your fellow buyers and owners make the right choices

Driver Power is the UK's number one car customer satisfaction survey, a great tool for every car buyer
Articles
10 Jun 2026
Best cars to own: Driver Power 2026 results
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Best cars to own: Driver Power 2026 results

The winners and losers in the UK's biggest automotive consumer survey. It’s the 2026 Driver Power results
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10 Jun 2026
More driving test changes: DVSA booking system overhaul aims to cut backlog
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More driving test changes: DVSA booking system overhaul aims to cut backlog

From 9 June, drivers can only change their test location to the three centres nearest to the original booking
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9 Jun 2026
Electric car prices set to rise if Brexit deal isn't amended
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Electric car prices set to rise if Brexit deal isn't amended

The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement requires a significant proportion of a vehicle is made in Europe if it wishes to avoid hefty tariffs
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8 Jun 2026
Blanket 20mph speed limits proposed, because we can’t afford the signs
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Blanket 20mph speed limits proposed, because we can’t afford the signs

The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety is pushing for reduced speed limits to save lives… and public money
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5 Jun 2026
Double-cab pick-up truck tax explained: company car tax and VAT in 2026
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Double-cab pick-up truck tax explained: company car tax and VAT in 2026

HMRC changed the VAT and Benefit-in-Kind tax rules for those using a double-cab pick-up truck as a company vehicle in 2025, here’s everything you need…
Tips & advice
4 Jun 2026
China beats Japan and Korea: Chinese cars now more popular with UK buyers
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China beats Japan and Korea: Chinese cars now more popular with UK buyers

As many as 138,856 Chinese cars have been registered in the UK since the start of 2026
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4 Jun 2026
No evidence petrol stations are manipulating prices, but profit margins have risen
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No evidence petrol stations are manipulating prices, but profit margins have risen

Retailer strategies have stayed the same since the start of the war in the Middle East, but margins have increased slightly
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1 Jun 2026
Honda backs its own legendary reliability with new 8-year warranty
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Honda backs its own legendary reliability with new 8-year warranty

Legendary reliability doesn’t always translate to buyers, but a nice chunky warranty does
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1 Jun 2026