Can Saharan solar power drive the hydrogen car revolution?
Can Saharan solar power drive the hydrogen car revolution?
We take a Skoda Enyaq EV to the Sahara via the world’s biggest concentrating solar power station for a glimpse at potential future of green hydrogen p…
Car theft “essentially decriminalised” by police charge rate under 1.5%
Car theft “essentially decriminalised” by police charge rate under 1.5%
Official stats reveal London’s Met Police have a shockingly low charge rate for car theft of just 0.69 per cent
London ULEZ claims ‘misleading’, says UK advertising watchdog
London ULEZ claims ‘misleading’, says UK advertising watchdog
The Advertising Standards Authority has responded to high numbers of complaints about Transport for London claims for the ULEZ
Jaguar Land Rover pays for more police at UK ports to curb exports of stolen cars
Jaguar Land Rover pays for more police at UK ports to curb exports of stolen cars
The Range Rover maker spends ‘several hundred thousand pounds’ in effort to thwart stolen car exports from the UK
BMW and MG electric car adverts banned over ‘zero emissions’ claims
BMW and MG electric car adverts banned over ‘zero emissions’ claims
Advertising Standards Authority follows up its ban on misleading WLTP range figures with a new consumer-focused ruling on EVs.
Electric car incentives are essential to cut prices and drive UK to net-zero
Electric car incentives are essential to cut prices and drive UK to net-zero
House of Lords inquiry sets out measures required to keep EV switchover on track
One million electric vehicles sold in the UK: milestone passed amid concern over private buyer uptake
One million electric vehicles sold in the UK: milestone passed amid concern over private buyer uptake
Fleet sales continue to drive the EV transition, as private buyers hang on to their petrol and diesel cars
Car makers are killing the spare wheel but motorists really want them
Car makers are killing the spare wheel but motorists really want them
More than 80 percent of drivers want a spare wheel in the boot, but it's an increasingly rare luxury
Pass Plus scheme: pros, cons, cost and insurance discounts
Pass Plus scheme: pros, cons, cost and insurance discounts
Extra driver training is always welcome, but do insurance discounts make the Pass Plus prices worth paying?
Video uploads by ‘citizen police’ drive explosion in penalties for mobile phone use and other driving offences
Video uploads by ‘citizen police’ drive explosion in penalties for mobile phone use and other driving offences
Cameras and phone uploads are driving an increase in fines for phone use but penalties declined for offences requiring police ‘boots on the ground’
How high are UK petrol prices compared to the rest of Europe?
How high are UK petrol prices compared to the rest of Europe?
The latest figures show how the high fuel tax take of twenty years ago has reduced over two decades
‘Madcap’ MoT test changes kicked into touch
‘Madcap’ MoT test changes kicked into touch
The Government cans its plan for two-yearly MoT test, but says diesels could face tougher scrutiny
What is Torque? The mystery explained
What is Torque? The mystery explained
Engine torque figures are commonly compared, but what is torque and why is it important in our cars?
What is ESP, and ESC on a car?
What is ESP, and ESC on a car?
Since 2014, every new car in Europe has been fitted with Electronic Stability Control – but what is ESC, and what is ESP for that matter?
UK car prices ‘bloodbath’ could be coming, as EV makers fight for sales
UK car prices ‘bloodbath’ could be coming, as EV makers fight for sales
The Stellantis boss warns against car price cuts hitting profits as Europe’s car makers face cheap Chinese competition
Watchdog rules electric car range claims misleading on Mercedes and Kia ads
Watchdog rules electric car range claims misleading on Mercedes and Kia ads
Two car brands have been rapped for advertising ‘official’ range figures with 100% battery charge, while recommending only 80% charging
Average cost of UK car insurance nudges £1,000 - a 58% increase in 12 months
Average cost of UK car insurance nudges £1,000 - a 58% increase in 12 months
A leading insurance comparison site says the average driver must now cough up £995 for cover
Live local fuel prices coming to your sat-nav or smartphone
Live local fuel prices coming to your sat-nav or smartphone
The Government is consulting on compulsory fuel price ‘live updates’, making it easy for drivers to shop for the cheapest fuel
More utility company fines for overrunning roadworks will boost road repair budgets
More utility company fines for overrunning roadworks will boost road repair budgets
Bank holiday and weekend roadworks overruns are to be targeted by proposed new legislation
World first ‘everything-by-wire’ vehicle breaks all mechanical links to driver
World first ‘everything-by-wire’ vehicle breaks all mechanical links to driver
The US has approved ground-breaking tech, as the world’s first full-by-wire EV goes on sale
Sainsburys plugs-in to the EV charging market with its own Smart Charge brand
Sainsburys plugs-in to the EV charging market with its own Smart Charge brand
The new Smart Charge brand will put the supermarket among the top five ultra-rapid charging providers in the UK
New phone app reports potholes to the council as you drive
New phone app reports potholes to the council as you drive
The app reports damaged roads to councils automatically from a smartphone mounted in your car’s windscreen.
Dazzling car headlights are a problem for 90% of UK drivers
Dazzling car headlights are a problem for 90% of UK drivers
The glare from increasingly powerful car headlamps sparks calls for government action
Could BT’s green boxes get a new lease of life as on-street chargers?
Could BT’s green boxes get a new lease of life as on-street chargers?
Pilot project aims to ‘upcycle’ 60,000 existing cabinets as part of the EV charging revolution
Will fuel duty rise along with VED car tax in the April budget? 
Will fuel duty rise along with VED car tax in the April budget?
Analysts say treasury projections assume a 5p rise in fuel duty next March, with car tax also rising with inflation
Should you learn to drive a manual or automatic? There’s definitely a trend!
Should you learn to drive a manual or automatic? There’s definitely a trend!
EV sales are increasing, but does it make sense for learners to take an ‘auto only’ driving test?
‘ZEV Mandate’ electric car sales targets become law
‘ZEV Mandate’ electric car sales targets become law
22 per cent of all new cars sold must be electric from today, rising to 80 per cent by 2030
Best tow cars to buy 2024 - page two
Best tow cars to buy 2024 - page two
Page two of our round-up of the best tow cars to buy in 2023
Gov cash for Vehicle-to-grid EV tech could save families £100s on electricity bills
Gov cash for Vehicle-to-grid EV tech could save families £100s on electricity bills
The government is pumping £4.8m into ‘Vehicle-to-Everything tech’, allowing EV owners to use stored battery energy most efficiently
Worn tyres vs new tyres test: what are you risking by delaying tyre replacement?
Worn tyres vs new tyres test: what are you risking by delaying tyre replacement?
Drivers are delaying new tyre purchases, but our test reveals the risks involved
Range Rover offers in-house insurance scheme to fight theft fears
Range Rover offers in-house insurance scheme to fight theft fears
JLR-owned brand continues its battle against a wave of car crime hitting luxury cars
Car park crashes: prepare for chaos on 23 December 
Car park crashes: prepare for chaos on 23 December
Stressed-out shoppers using crowded car parks means the number of costly collisions could soar
Xmas cheer for drivers as petrol set to dip below 140p per litre
Xmas cheer for drivers as petrol set to dip below 140p per litre
We’re already enjoying a two-year low, but further falls are expected according to RAC Fuel Watch
Smart motorways are safer, unless your car breaks down
Smart motorways are safer, unless your car breaks down
New National Highways stats show increased dangers following breakdowns on smart motorways, but improved safety overall