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Hydrogen filling stations needed as UK urged to follow Europe’s lead

Hydrogen filling stations needed as UK urged to follow Europe’s lead
Manufacturers believe the UK’s lack of hydrogen filling stations could negatively effect the transport sector
Avoid using car finance claim firms, says financial watchdog

Avoid using car finance claim firms, says financial watchdog
FCA warns that using a claim firm could see consumers lose up to 30 per cent of their winnings if car finance redress scheme is implemented
Tesla overtaken by China's BYD in the UK car sales charts

Tesla overtaken by China's BYD in the UK car sales charts
Chinese giant beats Tesla in monthly sales in May as UK car market grows year-on-year
The London Congestion Charge increase is another hammering for the humble motorist

The London Congestion Charge increase is another hammering for the humble motorist
Editor Paul Barker thinks the London Congestion Charge price increase is another example of motorists being seen as a cash cow by Governments
Tesla struggles in new driver-assistance tests with Autopilot name deemed misleading

Tesla struggles in new driver-assistance tests with Autopilot name deemed misleading
Tesla struggles in new Euro NCAP driver-assistance tests with Autopilot name deemed “inappropriate” by safety body
Conversation killer: half of drivers admit small talk is becoming a big distraction

Conversation killer: half of drivers admit small talk is becoming a big distraction
Internal distractions, such as chatting to a passenger, led to 940 road casualties in 2023, including 81 fatalities
UK car production hits lowest point in more than 70 years

UK car production hits lowest point in more than 70 years
Just under 60,000 cars were produced last month – the lowest number since the early fifties
UK road deaths: four people die every day and it’s only getting worse

UK road deaths: four people die every day and it’s only getting worse
More than 1,600 people died on UK roads last year, which is a one per cent increase over 2023
Slow death of the manual car revealed in exclusive new data

Slow death of the manual car revealed in exclusive new data
There are now very few manual cars available to buy, a trend that’s been exacerbated by the rise of EVs
The Dartford Crossing: how to pay the Dart Charge toll and appeal a fine

The Dartford Crossing: how to pay the Dart Charge toll and appeal a fine
Our Dartford Crossing guide explains when and how to pay the Dart Charge, how much it costs and how to appeal a fine
Can’t find someone to fix your car? It could be down to declining motor apprenticeships

Can’t find someone to fix your car? It could be down to declining motor apprenticeships
According to experts, the dip in the distribution of qualifications could make it difficult to find someone to work on your car
London congestion charge to rise by 20% as EV exemption chopped

London congestion charge to rise by 20% as EV exemption chopped
The London congestion charge is set to increase on 2 January 2026 as EV exemption ends
AI means your car can now detect a fault… before it happens

AI means your car can now detect a fault… before it happens
Porsche’s new software can analyse data using AI to notify drivers of upcoming battery faults
“Scam” airport parking firm accused of hit-and-run with client’s car

“Scam” airport parking firm accused of hit-and-run with client’s car
One holidaymaker says their car suffered over £6,500 in damage, while others claim huge jumps in mileage while they were away
What should you do at the end of a PCP car finance agreement?

What should you do at the end of a PCP car finance agreement?
Make sure you choose the right option when your PCP deal ends
Labour hints at major luxury car tax U-turn to boost EV sales 

Labour hints at major luxury car tax U-turn to boost EV sales
Is pressure from retailers and car makers finally cutting through with ministers?
UK’s worst lay-bys for breakdowns named and shamed

UK’s worst lay-bys for breakdowns named and shamed
Scotland and Wales top new table for places not to get stuck in…
Single platform to simplify car parking payments goes nationwide

Single platform to simplify car parking payments goes nationwide
Government-backed car parking payment app gets the green light following trials with 10 local authorities
May Bank Holiday traffic chaos expected with 18 million trips planned across the UK

May Bank Holiday traffic chaos expected with 18 million trips planned across the UK
With 18 million journeys planned this weekend, the RAC is warning where the hotspots will be… and how not to get stuck in a jam
Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution

Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution
Half a million extra PHEVs could reach UK roads by 2030 in place of cleaner EVs due to changes surrounding the ZEV Mandate
Driverless cars won’t get UK green light until 2027

Driverless cars won’t get UK green light until 2027
Self-driving car tech developments continue apace, but the first UK ‘unmanned’ trials have been pushed back
Drivers face crackdown on unpaid European speeding fines after EU-UK reset deal

Drivers face crackdown on unpaid European speeding fines after EU-UK reset deal
Government speeds up plans to share UK driver data following summit with Europe’s top mandarins
New record as 600,000 learner drivers are waiting for their driving tests

New record as 600,000 learner drivers are waiting for their driving tests
New figures show fewer tests are being carried out, as demand continues to soar
Earn £££s from your car parking space in these highest-earning postcodes

Earn £££s from your car parking space in these highest-earning postcodes
New data from parking space-sharing platform shows where homeowners can rake in the most cash for car parking space rentals
Rise in missed car recalls sparks safety concerns with dealers blamed

Rise in missed car recalls sparks safety concerns with dealers blamed
Dealers failing to engage with customers leaves cars unrepaired, and potentially unsafe
Watch out for e-scooters! Trial set to expand further across London

Watch out for e-scooters! Trial set to expand further across London
4,000 e-scooters are now available for hire in the capital, in the UK’s biggest trial
Not bothered by MoT advisories? That may be about to change

Not bothered by MoT advisories? That may be about to change
The number of MoT failures caused by worn tyres is on the rise, and experts are calling for mandatory follow-ups on advisories
What is Crit’Air? The French clean air sticker and whether your car needs one

What is Crit’Air? The French clean air sticker and whether your car needs one
Introduced in 2017, Crit’Air stickers are used to show French officials how polluting (or not) your car is – and are essential for UK motorists
Bargain prices drive used car sales boom, but new cars struggle to sell

Bargain prices drive used car sales boom, but new cars struggle to sell
Demand for pre-owned cars beats pre-pandemic levels as buyers seek out bargains
BYD beats Dacia, Honda and Citroen: Chinese EV giant already outsells ‘big’ UK brands

BYD beats Dacia, Honda and Citroen: Chinese EV giant already outsells ‘big’ UK brands
EV sales were up slightly last month year-on-year, but overall car sales were down as buyers tried to dodge increased road tax
Tesla denied Robotaxi trademark for its self-driving ‘robot taxi’

Tesla denied Robotaxi trademark for its self-driving ‘robot taxi’
US authorities say Tesla’s proposed naming strategy for its autonomous EVs is too generic
Starmer and Trump strike trade deal to save UK car industry, but there's a catch…

Starmer and Trump strike trade deal to save UK car industry, but there's a catch…
The UK/US trade deal will be a relief for UK car makers exporting to the US but send too many cars and the tariffs will return
EV affordability alarm! Running costs are £6k higher than for petrol cars, say car clubs

EV affordability alarm! Running costs are £6k higher than for petrol cars, say car clubs
Running costs for car share club EVs are £6k higher than ICE equivalents according to new data
Major driving test changes as DVSA puts brakes on emergency stops

Major driving test changes as DVSA puts brakes on emergency stops
Driving test revisions will focus more on ‘independent driving’ to replicate modern risks on the road
Drivers take the biggest hit on ‘environmental’ taxes

Drivers take the biggest hit on ‘environmental’ taxes
£24.6 billion has been raised by the UK government in fuel duty alone - 60.9% of all energy taxes