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Over one in seven speeding tickets were cancelled in 2021, with administrative errors and stolen vehicles among the most common reasons

Developers of a new controversial app called Speedcam Anywhere have hidden their identities following alleged abusive emails

Public electric car chargepoints requiring mobile phone apps to use are causing problems when installed in areas with poor reception

Research suggests 20 percent of motorists risk endangering other road users and pedestrians by not knowing rule changes

What are the new rules around using mobile phones when driving? We explain the laws on hands free phone use for drivers

Rishi Sunak introduces the biggest UK fuel duty cut ever, but prices will remain high

One in three people say Covid has made them appreciate more the freedom and independence cars bring

Charge point installer calls for a ‘step change’ in roll-out, as UK car-to-charger ratio declines

A new report casts doubt on claims that EV tyres and brakes produce more particulates than those of petrol and diesel cars

Leading channel ferry company sacks 800 staff and cancels all sailings

Mike Rutherford says a litre of petrol could soon hit £2 and suggests ways motorists can fight increasing costs

89 per cent of drivers support use of speed cameras to check insurance, MOT and road tax. 

Car insurance costs spike by 12 per cent in response to new FCA rules to make insurance fairer. 

Pilot scheme sees internal combustion engined vehicles charged between £2 and £10 per day to drive in Oxford city centre

British brand suggests its dealers should instead encourage electric and hybrid models to prospective petrol MG buyers

Impressive performance comes after the electric Renault Zoe was awarded zero stars in in 2021; other new models rated in latest round of testing

We play the part of car dealer and find out how dealerships have coped with Covid, the semiconductor shortage and new ways of doing business

Make sure you choose the right option when your PCP deal ends

A study from the US suggests mixing corn-based ethanol into petrol to make biofuel may not be as environmentally friendly as previously thought

Industry body publishes seven-point plan for ensuring EV charging is affordable, available and accessible

UK used car market grew in 2021, but remains 5.5 per cent down on pre-Covid five-year average

New details emerge of Government’s Parking Code of Practice, aimed at protecting motorists from unfair private parking rules

The increase to Ofgem’s energy price cap may push up home charging costs for electric car drivers

With a residents parking permit you can park your car in the Controlled Permit Zone where you live. But you need to apply for one first…

Faulty bonnet latch could cause Tesla Model S ‘frunk’ to fly open, and at least one UK customer has had a close call

The Transport Secretary announces his intention to crack down on dangerous cycling as new Highway Code changes come into force

Drivers in the south of England are paying around a quarter more to use the cheapest EV chargers than those in the north and Wales

Clear distinction needed between driver assistance features and fully autonomous systems, says independent body

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency seeks to discourage learner drivers from booking their test before they’re ready

Astute homeowners pocketed £26million in 2021 by charging for parking

Everything you need to know about so-called ‘4D’ number plates, including whether you’re allowed to have them on your car

Figures for 2021 show London is well ahead, with twice as many electric car public chargers as next-best Scotland

Police Federation's top cop speaks out against the reduction in traffic police numbers on UK roads after an exclusive Auto Express investigation

The Toyota online shop is open 24/7, selling general spares, replacement parts, accessories and heritage components

A man in his fifties is taking his injury claim to court after being knocked off an illegal e-scooter by a London bus

2021 closed with scrap cars making an average of £260 - but we’re holding onto old cars longer