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Chancellor Rachel Reeves blocked from intervening in car finance scandal
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves blocked from intervening in car finance scandal

The Supreme Court has rejected the government’s effort to intervene in the ongoing £30 billion car finance scandal
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18 Feb 2025
Spotlight on car headlight glare as dazzled drivers avoid driving at night
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Spotlight on car headlight glare as dazzled drivers avoid driving at night

A quarter of drivers affected by dazzling headlights are limiting their nighttime journeys, the latest data suggests
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17 Feb 2025
Honda and Nissan merger collapses
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Honda and Nissan merger collapses

It was hoped the merger would better equip the two firms on future EVs and software-defined vehicles
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13 Feb 2025
Half of police forces have seen 90mph+ drivers in 30mph zones
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Half of police forces have seen 90mph+ drivers in 30mph zones

Some police forces have even recorded drivers travelling over 160mph on public roads, actions described as "reckless and selfish" by officials
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13 Feb 2025
New car buying trick could net you £8,000. But is it legal?
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New car buying trick could net you £8,000. But is it legal?

Buyers are paying off the balance of their car finance early to pocket big manufacturer deposit contributions for themselves. We talk to the experts t…
Features
13 Feb 2025
M25 now home to one of the UK's largest EV charging hubs
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M25 now home to one of the UK's largest EV charging hubs

IONITY’s new site at Dartford Bridge boasts 24 ultra-rapid 350kW chargers
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12 Feb 2025
Explosion of used EV sales signifies “strong appetite”, says UK motor industry
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Explosion of used EV sales signifies “strong appetite”, says UK motor industry

Over 50 per cent more used EVs were sold in 2024 than the previous year, while there are calls for incentives to boost sales even further
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12 Feb 2025
£90 million of road improvements to cut journey times by up to 25 per cent
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£90 million of road improvements to cut journey times by up to 25 per cent

Labour has announced additional funding for four major road projects set to be completed in the next few years
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10 Feb 2025
Car insurance prices see dramatic fall, but younger drivers see the biggest savings
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Car insurance prices see dramatic fall, but younger drivers see the biggest savings

After a surge in car insurance prices, premiums are now beginning to come back down – more for some than others
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9 Feb 2025
Best car makers for brand loyalty: only one can top Tesla
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Best car makers for brand loyalty: only one can top Tesla

Three in four Toyota buyers would stick with the brand in the future, with the firm’s premium marque, Lexus, also performing well in this regard
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7 Feb 2025
Trump tariffs may bring good news on UK fuel prices
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Trump tariffs may bring good news on UK fuel prices

Petrol and diesel prices have risen for the fourth month in a row, but actions taken by US President Trump have resulted in a softening of the price o…
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7 Feb 2025
UK electric car sales stick stubbornly short of targets, with more headwinds due
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UK electric car sales stick stubbornly short of targets, with more headwinds due

New car sales figures for January show EV demand short of where it needs to be for 2025 ZEV mandate targets, with EV tax rises due in April.
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6 Feb 2025
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Do 20mph speed limits save lives? 100 fewer casualties in Wales sparks UK debate
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Do 20mph speed limits save lives? 100 fewer casualties in Wales sparks UK debate

A reduction in road casualties in Wales has prompted many to call on the UK government to introduce a nationwide blanket 20mph speed limit in urban ar…
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31 Jan 2025
What is Euro NCAP? Latest safety updates, star ratings and crash test scores explained
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What is Euro NCAP? Latest safety updates, star ratings and crash test scores explained

Euro NCAP is the independent body behind new car crash safety scores – here's everything you need to know
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30 Jan 2025
Are lower cost electric car loans on the way? Plans afoot to cut finance costs for EV buyers
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Are lower cost electric car loans on the way? Plans afoot to cut finance costs for EV buyers

UK Government is in talks with finance industry over guarantees aimed at reducing interest rates
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30 Jan 2025
Painful EV transition sees UK car industry set for worst output in over half a century
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Painful EV transition sees UK car industry set for worst output in over half a century

Only 779,584 cars were built in the UK last year – and this is expected to fall to 775,000 in 2025, which would be the lowest figure since 1956
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30 Jan 2025
On-street electric car charging gets £55million Govt. funding boost
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On-street electric car charging gets £55million Govt. funding boost

The UKs National Wealth Fund invests government cash in Connected Kerb
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29 Jan 2025
VW makes more room for haggling on new car prices by ditching direct sales
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VW makes more room for haggling on new car prices by ditching direct sales

Slow EV demand blamed for rethink across most group brands, but there’s no change at Cupra
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28 Jan 2025
Best classic and performance car shows, events and days out for the family in 2025
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Best classic and performance car shows, events and days out for the family in 2025

You’ve got your new car but where are you going to drive it? Our selection of events and road trips will provide some inspiration
Features
27 Jan 2025
Electric cars are just as reliable as petrol cars: major new study projects 18-year lifespan
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Electric cars are just as reliable as petrol cars: major new study projects 18-year lifespan

University research shows that rapid improvements in tech mean the average EV will last as long as 18 years
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24 Jan 2025
UK electric car charger roll-out being undermined by misguided strategy
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UK electric car charger roll-out being undermined by misguided strategy

Strategy labelled ‘biggest waste of taxpayers’ money ever’ as UK authorities race to install low-power pavement chargers
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23 Jan 2025
Digital driving licences plan triggers security fears
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Digital driving licences plan triggers security fears

But “GOV UK is a brand you know and trust”, says the government…
News
22 Jan 2025
Benefit cheats to lose their driving licences in new fraud crackdown
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Benefit cheats to lose their driving licences in new fraud crackdown

New laws would enable UK Government to strip benefit fraudsters of their ability to drive, as well as search their homes and bank accounts
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22 Jan 2025
Digital driving licences to launch this year as government plans smartphone ID app
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Digital driving licences to launch this year as government plans smartphone ID app

The UK driving licence is going digital as part of a new Gov.uk app and digital wallet
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18 Jan 2025
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Grey on top, but blue is back: UK’s favourite car colours revealed for 2024
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Grey on top, but blue is back: UK’s favourite car colours revealed for 2024

For the seventh year in a row, grey is the number one colour for UK car buyers, followed by black and blue
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18 Jan 2025
Illegal in the UK: Tesla Cybertruck seized by police for not meeting safety standards
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Illegal in the UK: Tesla Cybertruck seized by police for not meeting safety standards

An imported Tesla Cybertruck has been seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act
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17 Jan 2025
Car brands with the most recalls: BMW tops the UK recall chart in 2024
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Car brands with the most recalls: BMW tops the UK recall chart in 2024

Did you receive a letter alerting you to a potentially dangerous car fault? Here are the car brands that sent the most out
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17 Jan 2025
“National embarrassment” as government does not know how pothole money is spent
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“National embarrassment” as government does not know how pothole money is spent

A scathing report by the Commons’ Public Accounts Committee accuses the Government of “not taking its responsibilities seriously”
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17 Jan 2025
Stop holding back pothole repair funding, councils tell the government
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Stop holding back pothole repair funding, councils tell the government

With National Pothole Day having arrived and a review of road maintenance spending around the corner, we look at the current situation on Britain’s ro…
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15 Jan 2025
End to ‘five-minute payment rule’ could save motorists from hefty parking fines
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End to ‘five-minute payment rule’ could save motorists from hefty parking fines

New changes from the industry trade body could see the removal of rules dictating the amount of time within which drivers are expected to pay
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13 Jan 2025
EV charger numbers are growing rapidly but there's one small problem
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EV charger numbers are growing rapidly but there's one small problem

The number of public EV chargers across the UK grew by 38 per cent in 2024, but analysts are concerned about what’s being installed and regional inequ…
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9 Jan 2025
Labour reverses 2035 ICE ban: no new petrol or diesel cars to be sold after 2030
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Labour reverses 2035 ICE ban: no new petrol or diesel cars to be sold after 2030

The Transport Secretary says the Government will launch a consultation with the industry to consider “what steps can be taken to support domestic manu…
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8 Jan 2025
Tougher rules for booking driving tests introduced: here’s what you need to know
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Tougher rules for booking driving tests introduced: here’s what you need to know

New regulations include a shorter notice period for cancellations and restrictions on driving schools’ booking practices
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7 Jan 2025
Kia UK boss calls for clear ZEV roadmap, plus “modest” consumer incentives
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Kia UK boss calls for clear ZEV roadmap, plus “modest” consumer incentives

Brand CEO says ZEV mandate is a threat, asking for clarity from the Labour government
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6 Jan 2025
Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted
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Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted

More realistic emissions testing could see substantial tax increases for PHEV drivers
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2 Jan 2025
Government consults on 2030 ICE ban, but won’t be asking drivers
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Government consults on 2030 ICE ban, but won’t be asking drivers

Industry execs consulted on ZEV Mandate changes, but 50 million drivers don’t get a look-in
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24 Dec 2024
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