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“Only Labour can save the UK car industry”

“Only Labour can save the UK car industry”
Andy Palmer, ex-Aston Martin and Nissan boss, is backing a Labour government to make a difference to the UK car industry
Fuel prices fall for second month in a row, despite “raw deal” for GB motorists

Fuel prices fall for second month in a row, despite “raw deal” for GB motorists
Despite wholesale prices rising, what you pay for petrol and diesel at the pumps fell between 3 and 4 pence on average in June
Graduated driving licence bill backed by AA in bid to stop “needless deaths of young drivers”

Graduated driving licence bill backed by AA in bid to stop “needless deaths of young drivers”
Labour MP, Kim Leadbeater has introduced a new law to Parliament which could impose restrictions on new drivers
No matter who wins the election, we’ll keep pushing to get motorists the best deal

No matter who wins the election, we’ll keep pushing to get motorists the best deal
After the transport secretaries pitch for votes in our leaders’ debate, editor Paul Barker wonders what it could all mean for the motorist
Faulty car tyres are four times more dangerous than drunk driving

Faulty car tyres are four times more dangerous than drunk driving
Faulty tyres contribute to an estimated 7,500 deaths or serious injuries on our roads, according to a new Halfords survey
ULEZ, electric car road tax and public transport: what motorists can expect under a Labour government

ULEZ, electric car road tax and public transport: what motorists can expect under a Labour government
Labour’s manifesto is short on pledges regarding motoring. We explore the policies left-of-centre think-tanks and lobbyists will be pushing for, if th…
Election 2024 exclusive: Labour and Conservatives map out their plans for cars and motorists

Election 2024 exclusive: Labour and Conservatives map out their plans for cars and motorists
Parties go head-to-head as their representatives for roads and transport policy respond to our top-10 motoring challenges
Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate

Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate
Vauxhall’s parent company warns of “consequences” due to the UK’s tough ZEV mandate quotas, while the SMMT boss says car makers “have the stick, we ju…
What is a Low Traffic Neighbourhood? LTN plans, penalties and controversy explained

What is a Low Traffic Neighbourhood? LTN plans, penalties and controversy explained
What is a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN), why do they exist and how are they made? Find out the answers here…
Driving test wait times up another 20% as DVSA plan is failing

Driving test wait times up another 20% as DVSA plan is failing
The promise that DVSA is ‘taking all measures it can to reduce waiting times’ rings hollow as waits increase by 20 per cent
Labour to restore 2030 ICE ban, but fuel duty hike on the cards

Labour to restore 2030 ICE ban, but fuel duty hike on the cards
The Labour Party’s manifesto promises support for the EV manufacturing industry and used electric car buyers, as well as an investigation into high in…
Labour to fix one million potholes per year under new ‘Plan for Drivers’

Labour to fix one million potholes per year under new ‘Plan for Drivers’
Labour’s bid for the motorists’ vote includes funding for potholes, an investigation into unfair car insurance practices and a reform for road buildin…
Jaguar Land Rover pledges £1 million for UK police to battle car thefts

Jaguar Land Rover pledges £1 million for UK police to battle car thefts
The British automotive giant has donated even more cash to help police forces tackle the UK’s rise in car theft crime
What are the Tories going to do for us? Pay-per-mile road tax ban in 2024 Conservative manifesto

What are the Tories going to do for us? Pay-per-mile road tax ban in 2024 Conservative manifesto
Conservative Party election manifesto pledges to address multiple issues facing drivers, including rules surrounding tax and the standard of our roads
Voluntary accessibility standard for electric car chargers is failing, new data shows

Voluntary accessibility standard for electric car chargers is failing, new data shows
According to data from Vauxhall, only 2.3 per cent of on-street EV chargers accommodate disabled drivers
‘Car cannibalism’ on the rise: criminals strip cars for parts in public, confident police won’t show 

‘Car cannibalism’ on the rise: criminals strip cars for parts in public, confident police won’t show
Cars parked on the street are increasingly being targeted for hard to find parts, as police response proves ineffectual
Tories pledge to scrap ULEZ extension and ban pay-per-mile taxes for drivers

Tories pledge to scrap ULEZ extension and ban pay-per-mile taxes for drivers
The Conservatives’ ‘Backing Drivers Bill’ will ban road pricing, force local referendums on 20mph schemes, and scrap ULEZ extension
New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars

New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars
Battery passports will become a legal requirement on all EVs in 2027, providing a breakdown of what impact manufacturing the car has had on the enviro…
Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again

Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again
The car industry pushes for VAT reductions on EV sales and charging after the general election, to help meet ZEV Mandate requirements
Illegal car parkers beware: the wheel clamp has evolved… into the Barnacle

Illegal car parkers beware: the wheel clamp has evolved… into the Barnacle
New device could replace the old fashioned wheel clamp… unless you have a Ferrari Monza SP1
Lower UK energy price cap brings cheaper EV charging

Lower UK energy price cap brings cheaper EV charging
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced the energy price cap which shall stay in place until September, unlocking lower home charging prices for EV owner…
When is a pothole not a pothole? Inconsistent council repair policies make bad situation worse 

When is a pothole not a pothole? Inconsistent council repair policies make bad situation worse
A new TV documentary shows how different councils operate on different parameters when it comes to deciding whether to fix a pothole
Late May bank holiday to bring pre-COVID levels of traffic chaos

Late May bank holiday to bring pre-COVID levels of traffic chaos
The RAC believes as many as 20 million trips will be made by car in the UK over the course of four days
UK self-driving car “revolution” incoming: new law allows autonomous vehicles by 2026

UK self-driving car “revolution” incoming: new law allows autonomous vehicles by 2026
A new law is set to bring self-driving cars to UK roads in two years and puts responsibility in the hands of manufacturers if there is an accident
New EV grant brings £5k electric car discount… but only if you’re an Uber driver

New EV grant brings £5k electric car discount… but only if you’re an Uber driver
Uber drivers in London can now save up to £22,000 off the price of a new EV as part of the firm’s push for electrification
Cheap EV charging comes to public chargepoints via new ‘Plunge Pricing’ app

Cheap EV charging comes to public chargepoints via new ‘Plunge Pricing’ app
Octopus’ ‘Plunge Pricing’ events promise to save electric car drivers an average of £6.50 per charge
UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers

UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers
The number of young people convicted of driving without insurance has tripled since 2021, due to sky-rocketing premiums
Young drivers “priced off the roads” as car insurance for 17-year-olds hits £3,500

Young drivers “priced off the roads” as car insurance for 17-year-olds hits £3,500
While drivers of all ages are suffering from spiralling premiums, data shows the youngest are being hit hardest
Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists

Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists
New laws will target dangerous cyclists who seriously injure or kill, Government says
Greedy fuel retailers double diesel profit margins instead of cutting prices

Greedy fuel retailers double diesel profit margins instead of cutting prices
The RAC has lobbied the UK energy secretary for action as new figures suggest drivers are still being overcharged
New tech to crack down on drivers using ‘stealth plates’ to avoid fines

New tech to crack down on drivers using ‘stealth plates’ to avoid fines
Estimates suggest as many as one in 15 drivers are fitting their cars with number plates boasting anti-ANPR technology
'It's OK to drive high', young drivers express relaxed view on drug driving

'It's OK to drive high', young drivers express relaxed view on drug driving
22 per cent of young drivers think it's ok to drive high, while almost one-third of motorists believe that driving after taking prescription drugs pos…
Driving in Europe: what are the rules for UK motorists?

Driving in Europe: what are the rules for UK motorists?
Everything you need to know about taking your car to Europe
Last chance: have your say on ‘unfair’ PCNs and traffic fines before government consultation ends

Last chance: have your say on ‘unfair’ PCNs and traffic fines before government consultation ends
Motorists can submit their concerns and evidence via the gov.uk website as part of the DfT’s investigation into councils profiteering from fines
Urgent action needed to “re-enthuse” private EV buyers, say car makers

Urgent action needed to “re-enthuse” private EV buyers, say car makers
The proportion of EVs sold to private buyers in April slumped 22 per cent compared to April 2023, as EV fleet sales motor ahead
AI drives major rise in car insurance fraud as criminals fake evidence

AI drives major rise in car insurance fraud as criminals fake evidence
Finance firm, Allianz, has found that the number of fraudulent insurance cases regarding doctored photos and video has trebled in the last year