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Car theft “essentially decriminalised” by police charge rate under 1.5%
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Car theft “essentially decriminalised” by police charge rate under 1.5%

Official stats reveal London’s Met Police have a shockingly low charge rate for car theft of just 0.69 per cent
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8 Feb 2024
London ULEZ claims ‘misleading’, says UK advertising watchdog
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London ULEZ claims ‘misleading’, says UK advertising watchdog

The Advertising Standards Authority has responded to high numbers of complaints about Transport for London claims for the ULEZ
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8 Feb 2024
Jaguar Land Rover pays for more police at UK ports to curb exports of stolen cars
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Jaguar Land Rover pays for more police at UK ports to curb exports of stolen cars

The Range Rover maker spends ‘several hundred thousand pounds’ in effort to thwart stolen car exports from the UK
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7 Feb 2024
Electric car incentives are essential to cut prices and drive UK to net-zero
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Electric car incentives are essential to cut prices and drive UK to net-zero

House of Lords inquiry sets out measures required to keep EV switchover on track
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6 Feb 2024
One million electric vehicles sold in the UK: milestone passed amid concern over private buyer uptake
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One million electric vehicles sold in the UK: milestone passed amid concern over private buyer uptake

Fleet sales continue to drive the EV transition, as private buyers hang on to their petrol and diesel cars
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5 Feb 2024
Car makers are killing the spare wheel but motorists really want them
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Car makers are killing the spare wheel but motorists really want them

More than 80 percent of drivers want a spare wheel in the boot, but it's an increasingly rare luxury
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5 Feb 2024
Best-selling cars of 2023
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Best-selling cars of 2023

These were the country’s official favourite cars in 2023
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1 Feb 2024
Video uploads by ‘citizen police’ drive explosion in penalties for mobile phone use and other driving offences

Video uploads by ‘citizen police’ drive explosion in penalties for mobile phone use and other driving offences

Cameras and phone uploads are driving an increase in fines for phone use but penalties declined for offences requiring police ‘boots on the ground’
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31 Jan 2024
The Dartford Crossing: how to pay the Dart Charge toll and appeal a fine
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The Dartford Crossing: how to pay the Dart Charge toll and appeal a fine

Our Dartford Crossing guide explains when and how to pay the Dart Charge, how much it costs and how to appeal a fine
Tips & advice
26 Jan 2024
London ULEZ: Ultra Low Emissions Zone expansion, charges and map
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London ULEZ: Ultra Low Emissions Zone expansion, charges and map

The ULEZ has now expanded to cover all London boroughs. Here are the facts about the charge, the zone map and the cars affected
Tips & advice
26 Jan 2024
How high are UK petrol prices compared to the rest of Europe?
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How high are UK petrol prices compared to the rest of Europe?

The latest figures show how the high fuel tax take of twenty years ago has reduced over two decades
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26 Jan 2024
‘Madcap’ MoT test changes kicked into touch
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‘Madcap’ MoT test changes kicked into touch

The Government cans its plan for two-yearly MoT test, but says diesels could face tougher scrutiny
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25 Jan 2024
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UK car prices ‘bloodbath’ could be coming, as EV makers fight for sales
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UK car prices ‘bloodbath’ could be coming, as EV makers fight for sales

The Stellantis boss warns against car price cuts hitting profits as Europe’s car makers face cheap Chinese competition
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23 Jan 2024
Watchdog rules electric car range claims misleading on Mercedes and Kia ads
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Watchdog rules electric car range claims misleading on Mercedes and Kia ads

Two car brands have been rapped for advertising ‘official’ range figures with 100% battery charge, while recommending only 80% charging
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18 Jan 2024
Average cost of UK car insurance nudges £1,000 - a 58% increase in 12 months
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Average cost of UK car insurance nudges £1,000 - a 58% increase in 12 months

A leading insurance comparison site says the average driver must now cough up £995 for cover
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16 Jan 2024
Live local fuel prices coming to your sat-nav or smartphone
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Live local fuel prices coming to your sat-nav or smartphone

The Government is consulting on compulsory fuel price ‘live updates’, making it easy for drivers to shop for the cheapest fuel
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16 Jan 2024
It’s National Pothole Day and UK roads are worse than ever with £474m of damage to vehicles in 2023
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It’s National Pothole Day and UK roads are worse than ever with £474m of damage to vehicles in 2023

The Government has come up with a way to fund up to £100m of road repairs
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15 Jan 2024
Sat-navs to display ‘Traffic Regulation Orders’ to better warn of road closures and diversions
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Sat-navs to display ‘Traffic Regulation Orders’ to better warn of road closures and diversions

Short-term traffic measures such as temporary speed limits and road closures to be mandated on sat-nav systems
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15 Jan 2024
More utility company fines for overrunning roadworks will boost road repair budgets
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More utility company fines for overrunning roadworks will boost road repair budgets

Bank holiday and weekend roadworks overruns are to be targeted by proposed new legislation
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15 Jan 2024
Sainsburys plugs-in to the EV charging market with its own Smart Charge brand
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Sainsburys plugs-in to the EV charging market with its own Smart Charge brand

The new Smart Charge brand will put the supermarket among the top five ultra-rapid charging providers in the UK
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12 Jan 2024
Honda car production returning to Europe “a possibility”, says CEO
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Honda car production returning to Europe “a possibility”, says CEO

Honda production could return to Europe just a few years after its Swindon factory closed its doors
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11 Jan 2024
Dazzling car headlights are a problem for 90% of UK drivers
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Dazzling car headlights are a problem for 90% of UK drivers

The glare from increasingly powerful car headlamps sparks calls for government action
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10 Jan 2024
Could BT’s green boxes get a new lease of life as on-street chargers?
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Could BT’s green boxes get a new lease of life as on-street chargers?

Pilot project aims to ‘upcycle’ 60,000 existing cabinets as part of the EV charging revolution
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8 Jan 2024
Will fuel duty rise along with VED car tax in the April budget?
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Will fuel duty rise along with VED car tax in the April budget?

Analysts say treasury projections assume a 5p rise in fuel duty next March, with car tax also rising with inflation
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5 Jan 2024
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UK low emission zones explained: Do LEZs and CAZs affect my car?
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UK low emission zones explained: Do LEZs and CAZs affect my car?

Low emissions zones are springing up around the country, here’s what you need to know…
Tips & advice
5 Jan 2024
Should you learn to drive a manual or automatic? There’s definitely a trend!
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Should you learn to drive a manual or automatic? There’s definitely a trend!

EV sales are increasing, but does it make sense for learners to take an ‘auto only’ driving test?
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4 Jan 2024
‘ZEV Mandate’ electric car sales targets become law
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‘ZEV Mandate’ electric car sales targets become law

22 per cent of all new cars sold must be electric from today, rising to 80 per cent by 2030
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3 Jan 2024
UK government falls short of motorway electric car charging target
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UK government falls short of motorway electric car charging target

A major EV infrastructure target is missed as less than four in 10 motorway service stations have six or more rapid chargers.
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2 Jan 2024
Worn tyres vs new tyres test: what are you risking by delaying tyre replacement?
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Worn tyres vs new tyres test: what are you risking by delaying tyre replacement?

Drivers are delaying new tyre purchases, but our test reveals the risks involved
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20 Dec 2023
Range Rover offers in-house insurance scheme to fight theft fears
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Range Rover offers in-house insurance scheme to fight theft fears

JLR-owned brand continues its battle against a wave of car crime hitting luxury cars
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19 Dec 2023
Car park crashes: prepare for chaos on 23 December
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Car park crashes: prepare for chaos on 23 December

Stressed-out shoppers using crowded car parks means the number of costly collisions could soar
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19 Dec 2023
Xmas cheer for drivers as petrol set to dip below 140p per litre
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Xmas cheer for drivers as petrol set to dip below 140p per litre

We’re already enjoying a two-year low, but further falls are expected according to RAC Fuel Watch
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18 Dec 2023
Smart motorways are safer, unless your car breaks down
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Smart motorways are safer, unless your car breaks down

New National Highways stats show increased dangers following breakdowns on smart motorways, but improved safety overall
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15 Dec 2023
Ford Focus gains dubious honour as UK’s ‘most scrapped car’
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Ford Focus gains dubious honour as UK’s ‘most scrapped car’

2023 car scrappage stats released by a leading recycler show the UK’s most scrapped cars and what they are worth.
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14 Dec 2023
What should you do if your car breaks down on the motorway?
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What should you do if your car breaks down on the motorway?

A new survey reveals that three-quarters of drivers would put themselves at risk by not following recommended safety advice
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14 Dec 2023
Tesla Autopilot safety recall affects two million cars
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Tesla Autopilot safety recall affects two million cars

Two million US market Teslas will receive a software upgrade to improve the safety of their Autopilot self-driving tech
News
13 Dec 2023
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