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The number of UK road deaths caused by drinking and driving has risen to the highest level recorded since 2009. 

With over 450k cars built in the first half of 2023, the UK car industry is still on an upward trajectory but remains 32.5% down on pre-COVID levels

The fire killed one sailor with the rest of the crew safely rescued. An electric car is believed to be the source of the blaze. 

Electric car charging infrastructure in Europe to be boosted by new regulations setting minimum standards

Gas companies want to mix hydrogen into the natural gas grid, then ‘deblend’ it locally to supply a network of hydrogen fuel stations

The DVSA is adapting its MoT test process to give clear advisory information about any recalls that may apply to the car as real-time updates are intr…

As government calls for greater fuel price transparency, a ‘frustrating’ approach from National Highways costs drivers 12p a litre at motorway service…

A £500m subsidy package has helped the UK clinch a new battery gigafactory deal, producing 40GWh of cells

This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed was another successful celebration of all things motoring - we’ve got all the news and new cars right here

Easier payment, clearer pricing and telephone helplines staffed 24hrs all form part of a new Government package to encourage public charge point use

Five-star cars now need windows that work underwater, as testing body looks harder at post-crash safety

More drivers are making the potentially false economy of skipping or delaying car maintenance work according to an RAC survey,

The SMMT has set out a strategy to drive industrial transformation, mobility for all, upskilling, global trade, and clean, affordable energy

One-in-five drivers say their councils want to make mobile phone payment compulsory in public car parks

Planned pyrolysis plant will recycle 20,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres per year

15 global automotive brands validate ‘100 miles in five minutes’ charging claim for new battery tech

In the UK, zero-emissions vehicles can display a green flash on their numberplates. Here’s how it works…

No one likes having to wait for their new car so we called key manufacturers to get their latest UK lead times

Exclusive investigation highlights the importance keeping anti-corrosion warranties up to date

We join the RAC to find out how its patrols are adapting to the brave new world of electric vehicles with the latest technology designed to get strand…

Car number plates are a subject to a series of regulations to ensure they can be read. Here’s how to avoid driving with illegal plates and getting a f…

A report from a right-wing ‘think tank’ aims to tackle congestion, pollution and the looming ‘black hole’ in government fuel duty revenues 

Euro 7 is big news for the car industry and is more relevant for consumers than you might think, here’s why…

Only one in ten drivers can work out the cost of their car loans with APRs and PCPs causing widespread confusion

Faster depreciation means used EV deals may look tempting next to more expensive hybrid and petrol rivals

Stagecoach launches the UK’s first autonomous bus service across the Forth Road Bridge

Government points to CO2 savings and an economy boost as reasons for allowing longer lorries, but cyclists and others have safety concerns

New SMMT figures show increased sales of second-hand cars, but prices look set to stay high for a while

A blood test promised in two years will show whether driving is impaired by lack of sleep

Wholesale diesel prices have undercut petrol throughout April, so why is unleaded so much cheaper at the pumps?

An RAC investigation finds that 90 per cent of proposed box junction enforcement sites have issues

New trade body calls for action on planning issues and VAT to speed up public charger deployment

Swedish tests show Cold Cut Cobra tech can tackle thermal runaways fast using little water

The UK’s roads minister considers a graduated driving licence preventing young drivers from carrying other young passengers for a year

Car ownership rises for the first time since 2019, as Brits get back on the road post-pandemic and the number of plug-in cars passes 1 million

As government axes plans for new smart motorways, it’s urged to go further and scrap existing all-lane running schemes