Consumer
UK electric car charger roll-out being undermined by misguided strategy

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
Digital driving licences plan triggers security fears

Digital driving licences plan triggers security fears
But “GOV UK is a brand you know and trust”, says the government…
Benefit cheats to lose their driving licences in new fraud crackdown

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
Digital driving licences to launch this year as government plans smartphone ID app

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
Grey on top, but blue is back: UK’s favourite car colours revealed for 2024

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
Illegal in the UK: Tesla Cybertruck seized by police for not meeting safety standards

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
Car brands with the most recalls: BMW tops the UK recall chart in 2024

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
“National embarrassment” as government does not know how pothole money is spent

“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”
Stop holding back pothole repair funding, councils tell the government

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…
End to ‘five-minute payment rule’ could save motorists from hefty parking fines

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
EV charger numbers are growing rapidly but there's one small problem

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…
Labour reverses 2035 ICE ban: no new petrol or diesel cars to be sold after 2030

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…
Tougher rules for booking driving tests introduced: here’s what you need to know

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
Kia UK boss calls for clear ZEV roadmap, plus “modest” consumer incentives

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
Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted

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
Government consults on 2030 ICE ban, but won’t be asking drivers

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
Fuel Finder: all you need to know

Fuel Finder: all you need to know
Fuel Finder aims to give drivers accurate, up-to-date information to get the best deal on petrol and diesel prices
Driver whose towbar voided his insurance wins payout

Driver whose towbar voided his insurance wins payout
Allianz tells Auto Express it was ‘right in principle’, but has agreed to cover the claim in full
UK war on potholes gets a £500 million boost

UK war on potholes gets a £500 million boost
Government says increased £1.6bn funding package will fill an extra seven million potholes
Should the drink-drive limit be lower? Implications for safety, policing and the law

Should the drink-drive limit be lower? Implications for safety, policing and the law
England and Wales have the highest drink-drive limit in Europe. But looking at Scotland, is reducing it really an effective way of cutting the carnage…
Car finance scandal: Supreme Court hearing could halve number of claimants

Car finance scandal: Supreme Court hearing could halve number of claimants
Scandal involving car finance commission could see motorists entitled to billions of pounds in payouts
UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained

UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained
Petrol prices have begun to rise once again after a steep decline. We explain all you need to know and how a new app could soon save you money
BMW X5 tops the table for used cars sold with previous damage

BMW X5 tops the table for used cars sold with previous damage
Over half of the X5s sold secondhand in 2024 had accident damage on their record
England’s roads are officially getting worse

England’s roads are officially getting worse
Latest official figures show declining number of surveyed roads that don’t require attention
Christmas chaos on the roads: avoid these dates if you can!

Christmas chaos on the roads: avoid these dates if you can!
The RAC predicts millions will be on the move this festive season, with Christmas Eve set to be the busiest day
AI cameras that spot drunk drivers rolled out in the UK for the first time

AI cameras that spot drunk drivers rolled out in the UK for the first time
World-first pilot project uses algorithms to flag potential suspects to waiting police officers
E-scooters: new era of mobility or threat to safety?

E-scooters: new era of mobility or threat to safety?
Do e-scooters have a place as a legal form of transport in the UK’s towns and cities?
Company car tax guide 2025: everything you need to know

Company car tax guide 2025: everything you need to know
Company car tax is worked out using a vehicle’s emissions, its value, and your salary; this is how the formula applies in the 2023/24 Financial Year
Public EV chargepoint location suffering from North-South divide

Public EV chargepoint location suffering from North-South divide
The UK is on course for 300,00 public chargers by 2030, but national coverage remains problematic
Make petrol cars more expensive, Tesla tells UK Government

Make petrol cars more expensive, Tesla tells UK Government
Elon Musk’s EV firm has lobbied the government to accelerate the push towards EVs by penalising petrol and diesel drivers
ZEV Mandate to spoil Christmas for 1,000s of petrol and diesel car buyers

ZEV Mandate to spoil Christmas for 1,000s of petrol and diesel car buyers
Got an ICE car on order? Don’t bet on collecting it before the New Year…
Plummeting used values could slow EV take-up further, claims new report

Plummeting used values could slow EV take-up further, claims new report
Lease companies can’t afford to sell ex-fleet vehicles, so will re-lease the old ones instead
EVs now 25% of new cars sold, with help from £4bn in manufacturer discounts

EVs now 25% of new cars sold, with help from £4bn in manufacturer discounts
Latest car sales figures show EV market share is up, but only because manufacturers are paying the price
Driving test being 'dumbed down' fear, as examiners report pressure on pass rate

Driving test being 'dumbed down' fear, as examiners report pressure on pass rate
The DVSA is accused of bullying examiners into being more lenient, as it battles with the driving test backlog
Road surface dressing on the up in UK's pothole battle

Road surface dressing on the up in UK's pothole battle
The amount of dressing applied to UK roads increased by nine per cent this year, after a 12-year-low in 2023
Driving home for Christmas? Cheapest fuel prices since Covid will keep costs low

Driving home for Christmas? Cheapest fuel prices since Covid will keep costs low
Fuel may be slightly more expensive than in November, but Christmas is set to be the cheapest in several years for drivers