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UK 2030 petrol and diesel sales ban: what is it and what cars are affected?

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
Stellantis, Uber and Wayve form a driverless taxi dream team

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
EV sales targets U-turn could see ZEV mandate weakened

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
Electric car charging costs review launched by government

Electric car charging costs review launched by government
Government report to address concerns over long-term cost of EV charging
Tell Driver Power about your car: help your fellow buyers and owners make the right choices

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
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
More driving test changes: DVSA booking system overhaul aims to cut backlog

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
Electric car prices set to rise if Brexit deal isn't amended
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
Blanket 20mph speed limits proposed, because we can’t afford the signs

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
Double-cab pick-up truck tax explained: company car tax and VAT in 2026

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…
China beats Japan and Korea: Chinese cars now more popular with UK buyers

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
No evidence petrol stations are manipulating prices, but profit margins have risen

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
Honda backs its own legendary reliability with new 8-year warranty

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
BYD will pay out if your autonomous car crashes itself… but only in China

BYD will pay out if your autonomous car crashes itself… but only in China
Full Damage Coverage will take care of legal costs and damage caused by crashes that occur when BYD’s cars are using their God’s Eye ADAS or Intellige…
Jaguar Land Rover and Stellantis: latest details on surprise partnership

Jaguar Land Rover and Stellantis: latest details on surprise partnership
Stellantis’ surprise joint venture with JLR will not extend to Europe due to ‘product overlap’, but further collaborations have not been ruled out
Car insurance scams: how to avoid them and what to do if you’re a victim

Car insurance scams: how to avoid them and what to do if you’re a victim
Well over 50,000 motor insurance scams were detected in 2024; we provide our top tips to help you avoid being the victim of one
Cars are getting safer, but the UK’s roads are more dangerous for everyone else

Cars are getting safer, but the UK’s roads are more dangerous for everyone else
While the number of fatalities among car occupants is down, new Government stats reveal a rise in vulnerable road user casualties
Car insurance fraud: UK 'crash for cash' hotspots revealed

Car insurance fraud: UK 'crash for cash' hotspots revealed
Barking and Dagenham has been revealed to be the UK’s biggest hotspot for reports of motor insurance fraud
Road traffic is finally above pre-Covid levels, but will it last?

Road traffic is finally above pre-Covid levels, but will it last?
Experts believe that sustained high fuel prices could eventually take its toll on the number of miles driven in the UK
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
The Government has announced an electric car grant with discounts of up to £3,750, but which cars qualify and how do you claim?
Plan to track plug-in hybrid cars to make pay-per-mile tax fairer
Plan to track plug-in hybrid cars to make pay-per-mile tax fairer
The pay-per-mile eVED system is set to come into force in April 2028, charging EV and PHEV drivers on top of the standard road tax rate
Fuel duty freeze extended until at least the end of 2026

Fuel duty freeze extended until at least the end of 2026
The 5p cut to fuel duty won’t be unwound in September, as had previously been announced
Drug driving epidemic exposed: reoffending rates 5 times higher than drink driving

Drug driving epidemic exposed: reoffending rates 5 times higher than drink driving
While the number of people caught drug driving is less than half than that of drink drivers, reoffending is significantly higher
Councils reject 75% of pothole claims, but still fork out millions fixing damaged cars

Councils reject 75% of pothole claims, but still fork out millions fixing damaged cars
New figures obtained by the BBC uncover how local councils, on average, reject 76 per cent of the pothole claims put before them
Ford Explorer and Capri look more tempting thanks to new EV grant discount

Ford Explorer and Capri look more tempting thanks to new EV grant discount
Both the Ford Capri and the boxier Explorer now benefit from a £1,500 discount courtesy of the Electric Car Grant
Tyre testing is stuck in the past but ECOLABEL's plan gives power to consumers

Tyre testing is stuck in the past but ECOLABEL's plan gives power to consumers
The ECOLABEL project is proposing bringing tyre noise and rolling resistance tests inside to more controlled and representative conditions
Polestar boss says “pump anxiety” is the new range anxiety

Polestar boss says “pump anxiety” is the new range anxiety
Michael Lohscheller, the boss of Polestar, says the rising price of petrol is making electric cars look more and more attractive
Huge Android Auto update embarrasses Apple CarPlay with full-screen experience

Huge Android Auto update embarrasses Apple CarPlay with full-screen experience
New ‘Immersive Navigation’ will fill the entirety of your car’s infotainment screen, no matter the size or shape
Get “troubling” MG3 seat latch flaw fixed, Euro NCAP urges owners

Get “troubling” MG3 seat latch flaw fixed, Euro NCAP urges owners
Owners of the MG3 are being urged to take part in a safety recall, in which over 12,000 cars have already been fixed
Labour allows private finance for roads, and possible road charging, in new Highways Bill

Labour allows private finance for roads, and possible road charging, in new Highways Bill
The King’s Speech unveiled a new policy from the Government which will introduce a Regulated Asset Base model for large infrastructure projects
Battery repair black hole is putting the future of EVs under threat

Battery repair black hole is putting the future of EVs under threat
Experts call for end to culture of replace rather than repair amid concerns over second-hand cars
Plug-in hybrids outpace EVs on battery degradation due to varied use patterns

Plug-in hybrids outpace EVs on battery degradation due to varied use patterns
While average battery state of health is roughly the same for EVs and PHEVs, varied use cases create more variance for hybrids
UK cars rack-up mega mileages: 6million have done over 100k miles, but buyers won’t touch them

UK cars rack-up mega mileages: 6million have done over 100k miles, but buyers won’t touch them
New data has revealed just how many cars are racking up mega mileages across the country
Car finance mis-selling scandal: compensation scheme timeline explained amid legal challenges

Car finance mis-selling scandal: compensation scheme timeline explained amid legal challenges
Affected by the car finance mis-selling scandal? Want to know how to claim? Here's what you need to know...
Keyless car theft devices outlawed at last, as police get new powers to track stolen vehicles

Keyless car theft devices outlawed at last, as police get new powers to track stolen vehicles
It’s now illegal to possess the types of the gadgets often used by gangs to steal cars, thanks to new Crime and Policing Bill