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

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
London ULEZ claims ‘misleading’, says UK advertising watchdog

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
Jaguar Land Rover pays for more police at UK ports to curb exports of stolen cars

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
Electric car incentives are essential to cut prices and drive UK to net-zero

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
One million electric vehicles sold in the UK: milestone passed amid concern over private buyer uptake

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
Car makers are killing the spare wheel but motorists really want them

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
Best-selling cars of 2023

Best-selling cars of 2023
These were the country’s official favourite cars in 2023
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’
The Dartford Crossing: how to pay the Dart Charge toll and appeal a fine

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
London ULEZ: Ultra Low Emissions Zone expansion, charges and map

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
How high are UK petrol prices compared to the rest of Europe?

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
‘Madcap’ MoT test changes kicked into touch

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

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
Watchdog rules electric car range claims misleading on Mercedes and Kia ads

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
Average cost of UK car insurance nudges £1,000 - a 58% increase in 12 months

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
Live local fuel prices coming to your sat-nav or smartphone

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
It’s National Pothole Day and UK roads are worse than ever with £474m of damage to vehicles in 2023

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
Sat-navs to display ‘Traffic Regulation Orders’ to better warn of road closures and diversions

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
More utility company fines for overrunning roadworks will boost road repair budgets

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
Sainsburys plugs-in to the EV charging market with its own Smart Charge brand

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
Honda car production returning to Europe “a possibility”, says CEO

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
Dazzling car headlights are a problem for 90% of UK drivers

Dazzling car headlights are a problem for 90% of UK drivers
The glare from increasingly powerful car headlamps sparks calls for government action
Could BT’s green boxes get a new lease of life as on-street chargers?

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
Will fuel duty rise along with VED car tax in the April budget? 

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
UK low emission zones explained: Do LEZs and CAZs affect my car?

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…
Should you learn to drive a manual or automatic? There’s definitely a trend!

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?
‘ZEV Mandate’ electric car sales targets become law

‘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
UK government falls short of motorway electric car charging target

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.
Worn tyres vs new tyres test: what are you risking by delaying tyre replacement?

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
Range Rover offers in-house insurance scheme to fight theft fears

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
Car park crashes: prepare for chaos on 23 December 

Car park crashes: prepare for chaos on 23 December
Stressed-out shoppers using crowded car parks means the number of costly collisions could soar
Xmas cheer for drivers as petrol set to dip below 140p per litre

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
Smart motorways are safer, unless your car breaks down

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
Ford Focus gains dubious honour as UK’s ‘most scrapped car’

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.
What should you do if your car breaks down on the motorway?

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
Tesla Autopilot safety recall affects two million cars

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