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The sale of new hybrids and plug-in hybrids will be permitted until 2035 under the government’s revised ruleset

Performance division’s VP says that it’s “not true” that the brand is going EV-only, hinting at hybrid-powered models to come

March figures show leap for new EV registrations as buyers race to beat April’s VED rises, but are still not enough for manufacturers to meet targets

President Trump has placed 25 per cent tariffs on all automotive imports to the US, including from the UK

Both car insurance and finance firms are under fire for covert practices that see consumers unknowingly paying more

‘Widespread confusion creates safety concerns and erodes confidence’, says new report

Proposal for three years extra breathing space follows fierce lobbying, but needs MEP support

15 manufacturers and an auto industry body are hit with huge fines in a joint European and UK investigation

Confused by VED road tax? Our comprehensive guide explains how much you'll pay following the increases in 2025

21 million road trips planned this weekend, with end-of-term traffic chaos threatened

120 years of vehicle manufacturing comes to an end, as Stellantis turns its back on historic British plant

Level of UK car dependency quantified in new survey data from the RAC

Controversial British protest group advertises a final march before disbanding for good

Rachel Reeves’ spring statement avoids any new tax or spending measures as drivers confront tax hikes.

Figures show EV drivers cover nearly 450 miles more than petrol or diesel users

Councils could lose up to 25 per cent of their additional road maintenance funding if they don’t abide by new rules set by the government

Drivers cruising around without insurance face a PCN of £300 or, in some scenarios, even heftier fines and a driving ban

Toyota Circular Factory to be ‘centre of excellence’ for future recycling operations worldwide

Calls for more clarity around ‘zero emission’ car terminology, following a consumer survey by a biofuels firm

Roughly 100,000 fewer potholes were repaired last year, despite the Government’s promise to fix an additional one million

After fierce backlash from the public and a lukewarm reception to EVs, Ministers are drawing up plans to soften the approach to electrifying the UK’s …

Lighting and electrical issues account for one quarter of MoT advisories last year, followed by suspension and tyre problems

A little preparation and effort can do wonders for the price you get when selling a car. We get the lowdown from the experts…

Relief at petrol pumps predicted, as the cost of a barrel of oil drops $10

Meanwhile UK roads watchdog says National Highways is “unlikely to meet safety target” across the Strategic Road Network

SMMT survey also shows that, of those rejecting EVs, three in five would not buy one, even with a government grant

The government’s consultation on the ZEV mandate is due in the next few months and should provide some certainty for manufacturers but Ford may still …

A lack of grease on the door button can prevent the door of the INEOS Grenadier to close properly, affecting both UK and US cars

Peugeot research reveals the size of the age-gap when it comes to connectivity and autonomous features in cars

MPs and disabled charities have criticised the government’s action thus far on ensuring public chargepoints are barrier-free and accessible to all

A report from the government watchdog suggests that the UK's electric car charging network still isn't up to scratch

Next month’s Supreme Court ruling could leave thousands of people in line for billions of pounds in payouts

Views range from ‘driver enthusiasm at one end, to total rejection at the other’ says AA report

If you want to pamper your pooch on the move, electric is the way to go, says Skoda

Particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide concentrations have dropped since ULEZ’s implementation in 2019

A new DVSA scheme aims to cut down on the issuing of fraudulent MoT pass certificates