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Trump backpedals on car tariffs, but it’s still not enough for UK industry

Trump backpedals on car tariffs, but it’s still not enough for UK industry
The White House will reimburse car brands and make sure they don’t pay double tariffs when importing to the US
Take the Driver Power survey today: last chance to enter £1,000 prize draw

Take the Driver Power survey today: last chance to enter £1,000 prize draw
Tell us about your car in the Driver Power survey, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a £1,000 John Lewis voucher.
Banned car number plates: NSFW 75-reg number plates deemed too rude for the roads

Banned car number plates: NSFW 75-reg number plates deemed too rude for the roads
The DVLA has revealed its list of new-for-September 2025 number plates that are too saucy for the streets, and there are plenty of potential shockers …
Government details plan to electrify its car fleet… but PM's V8 Range Rover will stay

Government details plan to electrify its car fleet… but PM's V8 Range Rover will stay
Even though 30,000 Government vehicles must be zero-emissions by 2027, PM’s armoured SUV is not one of them
New electric car MoT tests could be coming to the UK

New electric car MoT tests could be coming to the UK
New technology and driver assistance systems require changes to annual testing, says EC
Tesla, Trump and tumbling sales: what’s going on with Musk’s EV brand?

Tesla, Trump and tumbling sales: what’s going on with Musk’s EV brand?
Revenue from Tesla’s car sales dropped by a fifth in Q1 compared to 2024, with Elon Musk stating he will step back from his US government role under P…
Government pledges to cut practical driving test delays

Government pledges to cut practical driving test delays
Waiting times for driving tests will be reduced to just seven weeks by the end of next summer, according to the DfT
i, Showroom: new sales robot ushers in the future for Omoda and Jaecoo

i, Showroom: new sales robot ushers in the future for Omoda and Jaecoo
Say hello to ‘Mornine’ - could this be the new face of Omoda and Jaecoo in the UK?
Could lower UK tariffs see a huge influx of American cars?

Could lower UK tariffs see a huge influx of American cars?
The Government is considering lowering import tariffs on US cars to just 2.5 per cent in an effort to broker a deal with Trump
Chinese EVs banned from UK military sites over spying concerns

Chinese EVs banned from UK military sites over spying concerns
It’s believed technology hidden within Chinese-made cars could be used to spy on the UK government and military
Easter 2025 traffic chaos cancelled? 1,127 miles of roadworks specially removed for the holiday

Easter 2025 traffic chaos cancelled? 1,127 miles of roadworks specially removed for the holiday
Around 97.5 per cent of major roads across the country will be roadwork free for bank holiday weekend after Government intervention
Driving test bookings: long waiting lists, frauds and costs

Driving test bookings: long waiting lists, frauds and costs
The time you wait to take a driving test has increased as much as 250% in the last five years, as government drafts measures to combat waiting lists
Carbon fibre could be banned as EU classifies it as a hazardous substance

Carbon fibre could be banned as EU classifies it as a hazardous substance
Particulates emitted by the disposal of carbon fibre can be harmful to both machinery and human health
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?
Labour has brought forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars – we explain what it means for you and your motor
Car finance firms losing "hundreds of millions” in EV depreciation want Govt support

Car finance firms losing "hundreds of millions” in EV depreciation want Govt support
The BVRLA says the disparity in supply and demand for electric cars is resulting in weaker-than-expected residuals, which is costing firms millions
Petrol price cuts forecast, as recession fears hit global oil market

Petrol price cuts forecast, as recession fears hit global oil market
US Energy department predicts Trump’s trade war will drive down demand and prices
Trump tariffs explained: UK car industry impact, jobs, car prices and what's going on now

Trump tariffs explained: UK car industry impact, jobs, car prices and what's going on now
We've kept up with the Trump tariffs saga and its car industry impact so you don't have to
Double-cab pick-up truck tax explained: company car tax and VAT in 2025

Double-cab pick-up truck tax explained: company car tax and VAT in 2025
The inside line on HMRC’s VAT and Benefit-in-Kind tax rules for those using double-cab pick-ups as company vehicles
Polestar 3 beats Tesla to become the safest car for kids

Polestar 3 beats Tesla to become the safest car for kids
The Polestar 3 has achieved the highest rating for child occupant safety in the past nine years, surpassing the Model Y
2030 ICE ban: diesel vans and some luxury cars are safe… for now

2030 ICE ban: diesel vans and some luxury cars are safe… for now
Petrolheads can buy new petrol cars until 2035, if they can afford an Aston, Bentley or McLaren…
Government softens 2030 petrol and diesel ban with hybrids now allowed

Government softens 2030 petrol and diesel ban with hybrids now allowed
The sale of new hybrids and plug-in hybrids will be permitted until 2035 under the government’s revised ruleset
Hyundai’s N division isn’t axing petrol hot hatchbacks just yet

Hyundai’s N division isn’t axing petrol hot hatchbacks just yet
Performance division’s VP says that it’s “not true” that the brand is going EV-only, hinting at hybrid-powered models to come
ZEV Mandate target still out of reach for car makers despite record EV sales in March

ZEV Mandate target still out of reach for car makers despite record EV sales in March
March figures show leap for new EV registrations as buyers race to beat April’s VED rises, but are still not enough for manufacturers to meet targets
Trump tariffs a perfect storm for battered UK car industry

Trump tariffs a perfect storm for battered UK car industry
President Trump has placed 25 per cent tariffs on all automotive imports to the US, including from the UK
Insurance firms accused of secretly “taxing the poor” amidst heat from car finance scandal

Insurance firms accused of secretly “taxing the poor” amidst heat from car finance scandal
Both car insurance and finance firms are under fire for covert practices that see consumers unknowingly paying more
Drivers baffled by in-car safety assistance systems

Drivers baffled by in-car safety assistance systems
‘Widespread confusion creates safety concerns and erodes confidence’, says new report
Proposal to relax CO2 targets for car makers confirmed in Europe

Proposal to relax CO2 targets for car makers confirmed in Europe
Proposal for three years extra breathing space follows fierce lobbying, but needs MEP support
BMW, Ford, VW and other car makers fined for preventing competition on car recycling

BMW, Ford, VW and other car makers fined for preventing competition on car recycling
15 manufacturers and an auto industry body are hit with huge fines in a joint European and UK investigation
Car tax 2025: how much VED road tax will I pay?

Car tax 2025: how much VED road tax will I pay?
Confused by VED road tax? Our comprehensive guide explains how much you'll pay following the increases in 2025
Easter holiday traffic predictions are no yoke

Easter holiday traffic predictions are no yoke
21 million road trips planned this weekend, with end-of-term traffic chaos threatened
Tears at Vauxhall Luton as final van rolls off the line

Tears at Vauxhall Luton as final van rolls off the line
120 years of vehicle manufacturing comes to an end, as Stellantis turns its back on historic British plant
Public transport is no alternative to the car and hasn't improved in decades: new survey

Public transport is no alternative to the car and hasn't improved in decades: new survey
Level of UK car dependency quantified in new survey data from the RAC
Just stop oil protesters throw in the towel by announcing final demonstration 

Just stop oil protesters throw in the towel by announcing final demonstration
Controversial British protest group advertises a final march before disbanding for good
Spring statement 2025: no extra pain for motorists on top of April tax rises

Spring statement 2025: no extra pain for motorists on top of April tax rises
Rachel Reeves’ spring statement avoids any new tax or spending measures as drivers confront tax hikes.
EVs are officially covering more miles than ICE cars

EVs are officially covering more miles than ICE cars
Figures show EV drivers cover nearly 450 miles more than petrol or diesel users