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Ten miles of M25 traffic jam after serious lorry fire

Ten miles of M25 traffic jam after serious lorry fire
One lane remains closed as huge lorry blaze causes up to three hours of delays
Future VW safety tech uncovered: from ‘soft bonnets’ to cars that pull over if you fall asleep

Future VW safety tech uncovered: from ‘soft bonnets’ to cars that pull over if you fall asleep
Volkswagen aims to increase safety for both vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users
Autumn is worse than Christmas for drink-drive casualties

Autumn is worse than Christmas for drink-drive casualties
Data shows there are more alcohol-induced collisions and casualties in the three months leading up to the festive season
Best car rental sites 2024

Best car rental sites 2024
Which vehicle-hire firm offers the best blend of usability and keen prices?
EVs are less likely to be written off than petrols or diesels

EVs are less likely to be written off than petrols or diesels
New data shows ICE cars have been written off at twice the rate of electric cars since 2015
New red warning light rules to save lives at breakdowns and roadside recoveries

New red warning light rules to save lives at breakdowns and roadside recoveries
Breakdown and tyre vans can now display red flashing lights in high-risk situations
Is now the right time to sell your petrol car and buy an EV?

Is now the right time to sell your petrol car and buy an EV?
Time change fast in the EV market and there are plenty of reasons to take the plunge right now
We need 1,000 extra traffic police to curb driving offences

We need 1,000 extra traffic police to curb driving offences
Half of drivers think they can get away with offences due to limited police presence on the roads
The UK’s fastest EV charger has more power than any electric car can handle

The UK’s fastest EV charger has more power than any electric car can handle
There are only a handful of public chargers in the UK capable of topping 350kW - here’s all you need to know
Oasis-style dynamic pricing for electric car charging “on the way”

Oasis-style dynamic pricing for electric car charging “on the way”
Chargepoint boss says EV charging will go the way of concert tickets with dynamic pricing due within a year
Haggling, time wasters and disputes over condition: the most common private car sale pitfalls

Haggling, time wasters and disputes over condition: the most common private car sale pitfalls
Selling a car privately can yield a better price than part-exchange, but our survey underlines that there are potential risks
Is your job title adding £££s to your car insurance?

Is your job title adding £££s to your car insurance?
New data shows warehouse workers, healthcare assistants and chefs are hit hardest with the highest car insurance quotes
Drivers warned to watch out as school kids on phones becomes major road safety issue 

Drivers warned to watch out as school kids on phones becomes major road safety issue
1,200 children are injured in collisions near schools every month and 84 per cent admit to using phones while walking to and from school
Car manufacturers look to ration petrol car sales as ZEV mandate looms

Car manufacturers look to ration petrol car sales as ZEV mandate looms
EV sales made up 22 per cent of new car sales in August, but manufacturers are still considering holding back ICE sales to hit government targets
Should you sell a car on Facebook Marketplace?

Should you sell a car on Facebook Marketplace?
Sceptical about selling your car on Facebook? We go over everything you need to know about the Facebook Marketplace?
Double daytime M62 motorway closure this weekend to cause significant disruption

Double daytime M62 motorway closure this weekend to cause significant disruption
Motorists have been told to plan ahead and use diversions as the M62 is shut between Manchester and Leeds
Car insurance scams: expert advice on how to avoid them

Car insurance scams: expert advice on how to avoid them
A top expert from the Insurance Fraud Bureau gives us the lowdown on common car insurance scams and ways to protect yourself from them.
UK facing electric car technician shortage unless government acts

UK facing electric car technician shortage unless government acts
A petition has been launched to increase the cap on apprentice funding, as a skills shortfall looms
AI cameras arrive to catch drivers using phones at the wheel for social media clout

AI cameras arrive to catch drivers using phones at the wheel for social media clout
A study shows that roughly a third of young motorists have admitted to filming themselves behind the wheel to garner attention on social media
“Alarming” number of motorists don’t give learner drivers enough room

“Alarming” number of motorists don’t give learner drivers enough room
Despite the Highway Code instructing motorists to be “particularly patient” when it comes to learner drivers, the AA says an alarming number “don’t gi…
New ‘Hyundai Way’ strategy fails to rule out combustion engines in EV and hydrogen future

New ‘Hyundai Way’ strategy fails to rule out combustion engines in EV and hydrogen future
Hyundai has laid out its plans for ICE and has reaffirmed its commitment to hydrogen
UK under pressure to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs regardless of price hikes

UK under pressure to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs regardless of price hikes
Professor of of Business and Sustainability at Cardiff University says “erecting trade barriers” will come at the expense of car buyers
InstaVolt to introduce off-peak pricing for UK’s largest EV rapid charger network

InstaVolt to introduce off-peak pricing for UK’s largest EV rapid charger network
The special rate will cut more than a third off the regular pricing for the entire InstaVolt network
Haigh backs low traffic zones in pursuit of 50 per cent target for walking and riding

Haigh backs low traffic zones in pursuit of 50 per cent target for walking and riding
Transport secretary pledges councils will be fully supported if they choose to launch Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
7 in 10 drivers make the same mistake when merging in-turn

7 in 10 drivers make the same mistake when merging in-turn
Most drivers merge in traffic as soon as possible “so as not to appear rude”, despite contrary guidance from the Highway Code
Drivers urged never to pay for parking using QR codes

Drivers urged never to pay for parking using QR codes
Cash, bank card or official parking apps are the only safe way to avoid scams, says RAC
Rise in vehicle fire fatalities a “major worry” says AA boss

Rise in vehicle fire fatalities a “major worry” says AA boss
135 people perished in vehicle fires over the last half a decade, despite the number of incidents falling
Driving instructor waiting lists add to learner driver woes

Driving instructor waiting lists add to learner driver woes
Instructors report being fully-booked for two to six months, on top of delays getting driving test dates
Go boomers! 59-77-year-olds are the most confident car buyers

Go boomers! 59-77-year-olds are the most confident car buyers
Consumer confidence surveys reveals older drivers from the baby-boomer era are the most likely to buy a car without help
BYD gunning for European parity within five years

BYD gunning for European parity within five years
BYD is determined to shake up the European establishment
Roads abroad are better than ours in almost every way, say UK drivers

Roads abroad are better than ours in almost every way, say UK drivers
Six-out-of-ten UK drivers rate foreign roads as better than at home - but our road signs are easier to understand
Are cyclists safe on UK roads? Half of drivers unaware of laws to protect vulnerable road users

Are cyclists safe on UK roads? Half of drivers unaware of laws to protect vulnerable road users
Research shows 42 per cent haven’t heard of the ‘hierarchy of responsibility’ – 12 per cent think it’s not true
Shortage of EV trained garage staff predicted as ICE ban draws closer

Shortage of EV trained garage staff predicted as ICE ban draws closer
The car repair and servicing industry says more training of EV technicians is needed in readiness for the new petrol and diesel car sales ban
Landmark moment as used EVs are now cheaper than equivalent petrol cars

Landmark moment as used EVs are now cheaper than equivalent petrol cars
After three years, a used electric car is typically 8.5 per cent less expensive than its petrol-powered counterpart
Cautious car buyers blamed for 10 per cent drop in car finance deals

Cautious car buyers blamed for 10 per cent drop in car finance deals
“Challenging conditions” have been blamed for a downturn in car finance, but the outlook is brighter, say lenders
How to check tyre age: are old tyres dangerous?

How to check tyre age: are old tyres dangerous?
Driving a car on old tyres is not recommended. Here’s how to check the age of yours