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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Next-gen eCall is being introduced as a more reliable replacement for the now outdated 2G-powered original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
Electricity VAT axe to make EV charging cheaper, just not if you can’t charge at home 

Electricity VAT axe to make EV charging cheaper, just not if you can’t charge at home
VAT on domestic electricity will be scrapped from October, thus widening the gap between home and public charging
Best cars to own: Driver Power 2026 results

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
Airport drop-off fees rise by a third: how much does your airport charge?

Airport drop-off fees rise by a third: how much does your airport charge?
The average airport drop-off fee in the UK has risen by £1.70 since last summer
Pavement parking ban? Half of councils still encourage drivers to do it

Pavement parking ban? Half of councils still encourage drivers to do it
84 of the 164 councils that responded to the BBC’s FOI request said they have placed marked parking bays on public footpaths in their areas
UK Car park firm fined drivers queuing for petrol, now the CMA wants a word

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

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
Huge EV pay-per-mile tax details revealed: GPS tracking and price increases confirmed

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”
Volkswagen Group cuts 100k jobs, 50% of models and plans to build Chinese cars

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
Carmakers win Dieselgate 2.0: judge crushes possibility of payouts in landmark ruling

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
More 20mph speed limits? MPs to discuss future of UK roads

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
UK EV targets help Chinese car brands but the fix may mean better deals for buyers

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
Drug-driving overtakes drink-driving in new epidemic that threatens road safety

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
Fuel Finder fail: petrol stations break pricing scheme rules at scale

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
E-scooter and e-bike injury payouts pass £110 million due to “worrying” rules knowledge gap

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
Kia EV2 gets government’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant

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
Death of the manual car: shock new data shows record low demand

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
Car finance mis-selling scandal: compensation timeline and scheme suspension explained

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...
Car finance scandal compensation payouts delayed to 2027 by legal challenge

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
UK’s largest EV rapid charging network slashes prices by 25%

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