Consumer

The truth about EV battery repair and why understanding state of health could revolutionise the electric-car market

Toyota’s Electrified Saving offer works in tandem with the Government’s ECG to bring down the price of the bZ4X SUV

Four in five people the RAC surveyed believe pavement parking should be banned in some form

Pothole-related breakdowns rose by nine per cent in the second quarter of 2025, following a cold and rainy start to the year

Under new DVLA rules, modified or restored cars can maintain their identities even after significant work has been carried out

17.6 million journeys are expected to take place between Friday and Monday, with warnings of “extremely busy” roads

Business owners will be able to save thousands on new electric vans and trucks until 2027

A comprehensive guide to hire purchase, PCP, contract hire and more, for anyone buying a new car on finance

Owners can now subscribe to boost the power of their car… for a fee

From 2026, learners will need to answer questions on CPR and defibrillators

More than 13,000 drivers were pulled over last year for driving unsafe vehicles, but experts warn there are plenty more out there

The limit for blood-alcohol content could soon drop below the current 80mg per 100ml

Failing an eyesight test when over 70 could soon result in the loss of one’s driving licence

Consumer reporter Tom Jervis thinks that the long-term repercussions of mass payouts could greatly outweigh the benefits of any potential finance scan…

Almost 400 people died as a result of drink and drug-driving last year, and the government is considering introducing tougher regulations as a result

Zoopla and Vauxhall’s new tool will tell you whether a property has EV charging and where the nearest on-street chargepoint is

The RAC demands car parking firms publish full data on how many fines they issue, and how many they cancel

The average UK electric car now covers more than 10,000 miles per year, a similar amount to the average diesel.

A voluntary redundancy scheme will see 500 managerial positions cut at Jaguar Land Rover

Drivers are now paying as much as £1 per minute to drop off passengers at UK airports

The Government’s proposed car parking ruleset is designed to protect drivers, but experts worry it doesn’t go far enough

If using renewable energy-based hydrogen, the ICCT says fuel cell vehicles could give off 79 per cent fewer emissions over their lifespans than ICE ca…

More than a third of councils don’t offer accessible charging infrastructure, with this making up just two per cent of the UK’s EV chargers

Quicker journeys should help kick-start economic growth, according to the Government

The Competition and Markets Authority’s new report shows wide retailer margins continue to keep fuel prices high

EV sales have leapt up in the first half of 2025, although numbers remain behind Government targets

The police are calling for witnesses after North Yorkshire’s first speed camera was vandalised almost immediately after it was installed

New figures show that 40 per cent of drivers speed on both motorways and in 30mph zones, with even more doing so in 20mph areas

Kia’s new app sends data to your insurance provider in order to receive usage-based premiums

The UK car industry has set out its plan for success following the government’s Industrial Strategy announcement

Increasing numbers of cyclists are posting footage of careless driving through the police’s Operation Snap scheme – and prosecutions are rising

Developed in collaboration a Swedish clean-tech firm, natural fibres are said to be just as strong and lightweight as carbon alternatives, plus more s…

Parts for dozens of Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat models of up to 10 years old will be available to order from the new centre in Cheshire

The increase in the Dartford Crossing toll is designed to help manage demand and will come into effect in September

More M25 chaos is in store for drivers as the latest closure kicks off at 9pm on Friday

Overall funding for the DfT has reduced, but billions of pounds have been set aside for road maintenance and the EV transition