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£24.6 billion has been raised by the UK government in fuel duty alone - 60.9% of all energy taxes

EV sales were up slightly last month year-on-year, but overall sales were down as buyers tried to dodge increased road tax

Crime survey data suggests almost two thirds of car thefts are committed by manipulating a vehicle’s keyless access feature

Children under 10 are 130 per cent more likely to be killed or seriously injured by an SUV than a traditional hatchback or saloon

As many as 17 million journeys are expected to take place this weekend, with travel times increasing by an average of 28 per cent

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…

The White House will reimburse car brands and make sure they don’t pay double tariffs when importing to the US

New rules mandate no fires or explosions for two hours after thermal runaway events

Even though 30,000 Government vehicles must be zero-emissions by 2027, PM’s armoured SUV is not one of them

New technology and driver assistance systems require changes to annual testing, says EC

Waiting times for driving tests will be reduced to just seven weeks by the end of next summer, according to the DfT

Say hello to ‘Mornine’ - could this be the new face of Omoda and Jaecoo in the UK?

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

It’s believed technology hidden within Chinese-made cars could be used to spy on the UK government and military

Around 97.5 per cent of major roads across the country will be roadwork free for bank holiday weekend after Government intervention

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

Particulates emitted by the disposal of carbon fibre can be harmful to both machinery and human health

Labour has brought forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars – we explain what it means for you and your motor

The BVRLA says the disparity in supply and demand for electric cars is resulting in weaker-than-expected residuals, which is costing firms millions

US Energy department predicts Trump’s trade war will drive down demand and prices

We've kept up with the Trump tariffs saga and its car industry impact so you don't have to

The inside line on HMRC’s VAT and Benefit-in-Kind tax rules for those using double-cab pick-ups as company vehicles

The Polestar 3 has achieved the highest rating for child occupant safety in the past nine years, surpassing the Model Y

Petrolheads can buy new petrol cars until 2035, if they can afford an Aston, Bentley or McLaren…

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

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