Consumer

A Lords Committee report backing car-makers’ calls for discounts to boost EV sales falls on deaf ears

Tesla has cut the costs of its Supercharger Membership, which grants access to lower charging rates, by £2 per month

Driving into the city? Here’s everything you need to know

Citizens Advice has told parliament’s Treasury Committee that people of colour pay, on average, £250 more for car insurance

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…

Further M25 closures are expected to take place throughout the year, with the next scheduled for 10-13 May

The FCA is investigating now-banned ‘discretionary commission arrangements’, which could result in huge compensation payouts for motorists

European Commission has found that, on average, most cars are far less fuel efficient and environmentally friendly than official WLTP test results sug…

The DVLA has revealed its list of new-for-2024 number plates judged too saucy for the streets, and there are plenty of potential shockers on the banne…

Do modest price rises abroad - as low as 2 per cent in France - prove car insurance companies are ripping-off British drivers?

Petrol prices have risen on average by 8 pence since the start of 2024. We explain why fuel prices are going up again

According to the SMMT, over 300,000 new cars have received the new ‘24’ registration plate so far, with new car sales up 10% year-on-year

These are the country’s most popular cars of the year so far, but which is in pole position?

New RAC and CMA data shows rises in fuel prices and retailer margins since the beginning of the year

Tesla has reported its first year-on-year drop in sales since 2020, with stock prices dropping as much as 5% as a result

Almost nine-in-ten drivers think car headlights are too bright and now the Government says it’s looking into the matter

Drivers with newer cars will now pay £10 more per year, although the biggest gas guzzlers fare even worse

Current estimates suggest over 14 million journeys will be completed as the Easter weekend and school holidays clash

New guidance from Magistrates’ Association calls for reform and aims to expose ‘secret’ Single Justice Procedure system

A survey by Zap-Map and the RAC reveals only 13% of supermarkets are equipped with EV chargers, despite a 59% increase in the past year

Renault boss, Luca de Meo’s strategy to save Europe’s car industry includes a bigger role for hydrogen

The government has now extended its £350 EV charger grant to those with “adequate” on-road parking, but there remains no electric car purchase incenti…

58 per cent of residents don’t know they’re in an LTN, while less than a quarter say they improve air quality or encourage cycling

The Asphalt Industry Alliance’s annual report suggests UK roads are at “breaking point”, despite extra cash promised by the government

Surprise new security measures mean smart chargers can no longer talk to JLR cars, making smart tariffs untenable

The Financial Conduct Authority maintains that the insurance market is ‘competitive’, in spite of driver fury over price hikes

If the surveys are to be believed, almost nothing annoys motorists like middle-lane hogging. Here’s the lowdown on what it is and why you really shoul…

National Highways aims to raise the profile of the two problems most likely to aggravate drivers on UK roads

Parts shortages and a lack of technical support are giving insurance underwriters the jitters when it comes to the new wave of Chinese cars hitting th…

Quentin Willson of FairCharge thinks the failure to support the UK electric car industry in the 2024 budget could have far-reaching effects as cheap C…

The Chancellor extends the 5p fuel duty cut, but ignores industry calls for tax handouts to electric car buyers

Car makers have been advised not to have important car functions on touchscreens

The UK car market sees continuous growth despite the rapid diesel decline. EV sales to private buyers are up 21% year-on-year

The cost of living crisis has seen drivers cut back on journeys, explore car-sharing and using public transport