New ‘Chameleon’ kerbside electric car charger revealed by Connected Kerb 
New ‘Chameleon’ kerbside electric car charger revealed by Connected Kerb
The Connected Kerb ‘Chameleon’ charger is one of the smallest dual-chargers on the market
28 Apr 2022
Motorists plan nearly 17m leisure trips for busiest May Day bank holiday since 2016
Motorists plan nearly 17m leisure trips for busiest May Day bank holiday since 2016
Roads to and from holiday hotspots will clog up between Friday 29 April and Monday 2 May
28 Apr 2022
Fossils fuels are the problem not combustion engines, experts say
Fossils fuels are the problem not combustion engines, experts say
Mechanical Engineering Industry Association criticises EU plan for phasing out of internal combustion engines in cars
25 Apr 2022
Gap between electric car ownership and charging provision grows
Gap between electric car ownership and charging provision grows
Official figures reveal 29 per cent more electric vehicles were sold in March 2022 than new public chargers were installed
21 Apr 2022
Speed limiters could be fitted to all new cars under EU ruling
Speed limiters could be fitted to all new cars under EU ruling
Concerns over “Big Brother in your cockpit” as speeding drivers could hear alarms or see engine power reduced
19 Apr 2022
Exclusive: more than 280,000 speeding fines cancelled in 2021
Exclusive: more than 280,000 speeding fines cancelled in 2021
Over one in seven speeding tickets were cancelled in 2021, with administrative errors and stolen vehicles among the most common reasons
13 Apr 2022
New controversial app turns smartphones into speed cameras
New controversial app turns smartphones into speed cameras
Developers of a new controversial app called Speedcam Anywhere have hidden their identities following alleged abusive emails
12 Apr 2022
Poor mobile signal hinders public electric car charging
Poor mobile signal hinders public electric car charging
Public electric car chargepoints requiring mobile phone apps to use are causing problems when installed in areas with poor reception
12 Apr 2022
AA Driving School adds electric cars to its fleet
AA Driving School adds electric cars to its fleet
Learners will be able to have driving lessons in a Peugeot e-208, e-2008 or Vauxhall Corsa-e
3 Mar 2022
Clean Air Zones: Oxford ZEZ pilot goes live
Clean Air Zones: Oxford ZEZ pilot goes live
Pilot scheme sees internal combustion engined vehicles charged between £2 and £10 per day to drive in Oxford city centre
2 Mar 2022
New car smell: what is it and how do brands make it?
New car smell: what is it and how do brands make it?
There’s more to making a new car smell nice than simply spraying perfume. We meet Nissan’s expert in odour evaluation
28 Feb 2022
Driving when tired: how dangerous is it?
Driving when tired: how dangerous is it?
In a unique experiment, we compared the driving of two of our journalists – one well rested, the other after no sleep at all – to demonstrate just how…
23 Feb 2022
Corn-based ethanol biofuel is less eco-friendly than petrol
Corn-based ethanol biofuel is less eco-friendly than petrol
A study from the US suggests mixing corn-based ethanol into petrol to make biofuel may not be as environmentally friendly as previously thought
22 Feb 2022
Jaguar C-Type continuation car: 1953 Le Mans winner reborn
Jaguar C-Type continuation car: 1953 Le Mans winner reborn
JLR Classic Work’s latest Continuation car is a limited-run version of the Le Mans-winning Jaguar C-Type from 1953
17 Feb 2022
SMMT calls for independent electric car charge point regulator
SMMT calls for independent electric car charge point regulator
Industry body publishes seven-point plan for ensuring EV charging is affordable, available and accessible
16 Feb 2022
Volvo launches online sales platform for used cars
Volvo launches online sales platform for used cars
New service allows customers to buy second-hand Volvo cars directly from the manufacturer and entirely online
8 Feb 2022
Used car sales up 11.5% in 2021
Used car sales up 11.5% in 2021
UK used car market grew in 2021, but remains 5.5 per cent down on pre-Covid five-year average
8 Feb 2022
Private parking PCNs to be capped at £50
Private parking PCNs to be capped at £50
New details emerge of Government’s Parking Code of Practice, aimed at protecting motorists from unfair private parking rules
7 Feb 2022
Energy price cap: electric car home charging costs to rise by £200
Energy price cap: electric car home charging costs to rise by £200
The increase to Ofgem’s energy price cap may push up home charging costs for electric car drivers
4 Feb 2022
JCB PotholePro fixes three years worth of potholes in four months
JCB PotholePro fixes three years worth of potholes in four months
Revolutionary pothole fixing machine put to work in Stoke, where it has repaired 10,000m² of road in 130 days
2 Feb 2022
Learners can have driving test cancelled if car is dirty, warns DVSA
Learners can have driving test cancelled if car is dirty, warns DVSA
Cars used in driving tests must be cleared of any rubbish and have their controls wiped down
2 Feb 2022
Volvo launches free puncture and windscreen repairs
Volvo launches free puncture and windscreen repairs
Volvo UK will fix punctures and windscreen chips on its own cars of any age free-of-charge, where possible
2 Feb 2022
Government offers up £500m of taxpayer cash in Jaguar Land Rover loan guarantee
Government offers up £500m of taxpayer cash in Jaguar Land Rover loan guarantee
UK Export Finance to cover 80 per cent of £625million JLR loan from 12 commercial banks
1 Feb 2022
BMW police car engine problem does not affect consumers
BMW police car engine problem does not affect consumers
The German manufacturer has confirmed that the engine issue affecting BMW patrol cars does not apply to ordinary consumers
1 Feb 2022
Ford unveils in-car escape room game concept
Ford unveils in-car escape room game concept
Ford showcases an escape room-style game built into a Mustang Mach E to help owners get accustomed to its controls
31 Jan 2022
Fiat 500: long-term test review
Fiat 500: long-term test review
First report: We take our new Fiat 500 on a long trip outside its comfort zone
28 Jan 2022
Laws planned for easier prosecution of dangerous cyclists 
Laws planned for easier prosecution of dangerous cyclists
The Transport Secretary announces his intention to crack down on dangerous cycling as new Highway Code changes come into force
26 Jan 2022
Drivers in the south paying more to use cheapest EV chargers
Drivers in the south paying more to use cheapest EV chargers
Drivers in the south of England are paying around a quarter more to use the cheapest EV chargers than those in the north and Wales
26 Jan 2022
Users of self-driving cars should not be held legally responsible, report suggests
Users of self-driving cars should not be held legally responsible, report suggests
Clear distinction needed between driver assistance features and fully autonomous systems, says independent body
26 Jan 2022
Driving test changes: plan for 28-day wait before learners can re-book tests
Driving test changes: plan for 28-day wait before learners can re-book tests
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency seeks to discourage learner drivers from booking their test before they’re ready
25 Jan 2022
What are 4D number plates and are they legal?
What are 4D number plates and are they legal?
Everything you need to know about so-called ‘4D’ number plates, including whether you’re allowed to have them on your car
25 Jan 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Road police cuts slammed as UK road deaths rise
EXCLUSIVE: Road police cuts slammed as UK road deaths rise
Police Federation's top cop speaks out against the reduction in traffic police numbers on UK roads after an exclusive Auto Express investigation
17 Jan 2022
Shell converts Fulham fuel station into EV charging hub
Shell converts Fulham fuel station into EV charging hub
Petrol and diesel pumps removed and replaced with ultra-rapid EV charging points
12 Jan 2022
Man injured on illegal e-scooter makes insurance claim in landmark case
Man injured on illegal e-scooter makes insurance claim in landmark case
A man in his fifties is taking his injury claim to court after being knocked off an illegal e-scooter by a London bus
11 Jan 2022