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Labour hints at major luxury car tax U-turn to boost EV sales 

Labour hints at major luxury car tax U-turn to boost EV sales
Is pressure from retailers and car makers finally cutting through with ministers?
UK’s worst lay-bys for breakdowns named and shamed

UK’s worst lay-bys for breakdowns named and shamed
Scotland and Wales top new table for places not to get stuck in…
Single platform to simplify car parking payments goes nationwide

Single platform to simplify car parking payments goes nationwide
Government-backed car parking payment app gets the green light following trials with 10 local authorities
May Bank Holiday traffic chaos expected with 18 million trips planned across the UK

May Bank Holiday traffic chaos expected with 18 million trips planned across the UK
With 18 million journeys planned this weekend, the RAC is warning where the hotspots will be… and how not to get stuck in a jam
Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution

Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution
Half a million extra PHEVs could reach UK roads by 2030 in place of cleaner EVs due to changes surrounding the ZEV Mandate
Driverless cars won’t get UK green light until 2027

Driverless cars won’t get UK green light until 2027
Self-driving car tech developments continue apace, but the first UK ‘unmanned’ trials have been pushed back
Drivers face crackdown on unpaid European speeding fines after EU-UK reset deal

Drivers face crackdown on unpaid European speeding fines after EU-UK reset deal
Government speeds up plans to share UK driver data following summit with Europe’s top mandarins
New record as 600,000 learner drivers are waiting for their driving tests

New record as 600,000 learner drivers are waiting for their driving tests
New figures show fewer tests are being carried out, as demand continues to soar
Earn £££s from your car parking space in these highest-earning postcodes

Earn £££s from your car parking space in these highest-earning postcodes
New data from parking space-sharing platform shows where homeowners can rake in the most cash for car parking space rentals
Rise in missed car recalls sparks safety concerns with dealers blamed

Rise in missed car recalls sparks safety concerns with dealers blamed
Dealers failing to engage with customers leaves cars unrepaired, and potentially unsafe
Watch out for e-scooters! Trial set to expand further across London

Watch out for e-scooters! Trial set to expand further across London
4,000 e-scooters are now available for hire in the capital, in the UK’s biggest trial
Not bothered by MoT advisories? That may be about to change

Not bothered by MoT advisories? That may be about to change
The number of MoT failures caused by worn tyres is on the rise, and experts are calling for mandatory follow-ups on advisories
What is Crit’Air? The French clean air sticker and whether your car needs one

What is Crit’Air? The French clean air sticker and whether your car needs one
Introduced in 2017, Crit’Air stickers are used to show French officials how polluting (or not) your car is – and are essential for UK motorists
Bargain prices drive used car sales boom, but new cars struggle to sell

Bargain prices drive used car sales boom, but new cars struggle to sell
Demand for pre-owned cars beats pre-pandemic levels as buyers seek out bargains
BYD beats Dacia, Honda and Citroen: Chinese EV giant already outsells ‘big’ UK brands

BYD beats Dacia, Honda and Citroen: Chinese EV giant already outsells ‘big’ UK brands
EV sales were up slightly last month year-on-year, but overall car sales were down as buyers tried to dodge increased road tax
Tesla denied Robotaxi trademark for its self-driving ‘robot taxi’

Tesla denied Robotaxi trademark for its self-driving ‘robot taxi’
US authorities say Tesla’s proposed naming strategy for its autonomous EVs is too generic
Starmer and Trump strike trade deal to save UK car industry, but there's a catch…

Starmer and Trump strike trade deal to save UK car industry, but there's a catch…
The UK/US trade deal will be a relief for UK car makers exporting to the US but send too many cars and the tariffs will return
EV affordability alarm! Running costs are £6k higher than for petrol cars, say car clubs

EV affordability alarm! Running costs are £6k higher than for petrol cars, say car clubs
Running costs for car share club EVs are £6k higher than ICE equivalents according to new data
Major driving test changes as DVSA puts brakes on emergency stops

Major driving test changes as DVSA puts brakes on emergency stops
Driving test revisions will focus more on ‘independent driving’ to replicate modern risks on the road
Drivers take the biggest hit on ‘environmental’ taxes

Drivers take the biggest hit on ‘environmental’ taxes
£24.6 billion has been raised by the UK government in fuel duty alone - 60.9% of all energy taxes
Electric car sales are still falling short of ZEV targets

Electric car sales are still falling short of ZEV targets
EV sales were up slightly last month year-on-year, but overall sales were down as buyers tried to dodge increased road tax
Car owners warned as keyless thefts continue to soar

Car owners warned as keyless thefts continue to soar
Crime survey data suggests almost two thirds of car thefts are committed by manipulating a vehicle’s keyless access feature
SUVs twice as lethal for child pedestrians in a crash

SUVs twice as lethal for child pedestrians in a crash
Children under 10 are 130 per cent more likely to be killed or seriously injured by an SUV than a traditional hatchback or saloon
Mayday! Experts reveal how to avoid bank holiday traffic disaster

Mayday! Experts reveal how to avoid bank holiday traffic disaster
As many as 17 million journeys are expected to take place this weekend, with travel times increasing by an average of 28 per cent
Tesla, Trump and tumbling sales: what’s the problem with Elon Musk’s EV brand?

Tesla, Trump and tumbling sales: what’s the problem with Elon Musk’s EV brand?
Revenue from Tesla’s car sales dropped by a fifth in Q1 compared to 2024, with Elon Musk stating he will step back from his US government role under P…
Trump backpedals on car tariffs, but it’s still not enough for UK industry

Trump backpedals on car tariffs, but it’s still not enough for UK industry
The White House will reimburse car brands and make sure they don’t pay double tariffs when importing to the US
Banned car number plates: NSFW 75-reg number plates deemed too rude for the roads

Banned car number plates: NSFW 75-reg number plates deemed too rude for the roads
The DVLA has revealed its list of new-for-September 2025 number plates that are too saucy for the streets, and there are plenty of potential shockers …
Chinese EVs beat European rivals for battery fire safety

Chinese EVs beat European rivals for battery fire safety
New rules mandate no fires or explosions for two hours after thermal runaway events
Government details plan to electrify its car fleet… but PM's V8 Range Rover will stay

Government details plan to electrify its car fleet… but PM's V8 Range Rover will stay
Even though 30,000 Government vehicles must be zero-emissions by 2027, PM’s armoured SUV is not one of them
New electric car MoT tests could be coming to the UK

New electric car MoT tests could be coming to the UK
New technology and driver assistance systems require changes to annual testing, says EC
Government pledges to cut practical driving test delays

Government pledges to cut practical driving test delays
Waiting times for driving tests will be reduced to just seven weeks by the end of next summer, according to the DfT
i, Showroom: new sales robot ushers in the future for Omoda and Jaecoo

i, Showroom: new sales robot ushers in the future for Omoda and Jaecoo
Say hello to ‘Mornine’ - could this be the new face of Omoda and Jaecoo in the UK?
Could lower UK tariffs see a huge influx of American cars?

Could lower UK tariffs see a huge influx of American cars?
The Government is considering lowering import tariffs on US cars to just 2.5 per cent in an effort to broker a deal with Trump
Chinese EVs banned from UK military sites over spying concerns

Chinese EVs banned from UK military sites over spying concerns
It’s believed technology hidden within Chinese-made cars could be used to spy on the UK government and military
Easter 2025 traffic chaos cancelled? 1,127 miles of roadworks specially removed for the holiday

Easter 2025 traffic chaos cancelled? 1,127 miles of roadworks specially removed for the holiday
Around 97.5 per cent of major roads across the country will be roadwork free for bank holiday weekend after Government intervention
Driving test bookings: long waiting lists, frauds and costs

Driving test bookings: long waiting lists, frauds and costs
The time you wait to take a driving test has increased as much as 250% in the last five years, as government drafts measures to combat waiting lists