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VW says manufacturing that might not meet ‘quality standards’ means that batteries could overheat when fully charged on six different models

The European ENVI has voted for a new plan that could enable even more petrol and diesel cars to be sold post-2035 than previous EU proposals allowed

A new consultation will review measures to clamp down on anti-social riding and parking when it comes to hired e-bikes

The Jaecoo 7 is once again topping the UK sales charts, but can it really beat the Ford Puma for the honour of best-selling car over the whole year?

Barclays Partner Finance says early finance compensation offers will be made to select customers and calculated according to FCA guidelines

The price of petrol and diesel at the pumps is fuelling a surge in used electric car interest, prompting an increase in values

Averaging speeds of just 44.6mph, Geotab says better-planned roadworks and faster incident response times could speed up the most unreliable part of t…

The UK has a car parking problem that stems from private companies being given free reign to penalise motorists. Hopefully some common sense is in sig…

Drivers could soon be able to charge usage of local public EV infrastructure to their home tariff, potentially saving up to 20p per kWh

There are several announcements in this year’s Budget that directly affect motorists. We dig into the detail and explain how

Affected by the car finance mis-selling scandal? Want to know how to claim? Here's what you need to know...

Drivers signed up to E.ON’s Next Drive Smart tariff can charge their EV overnight for just 6.5p per kWh

The Conservative Party is claiming that Chancellor John Healey may bring a weight-based car tax supplement in with the next budget

Volvo has analysed five years of DfT data to find out when and where serious accidents involving animals occur

The Government has released new data to show that resurfacing works are up by 10 per cent in 2026 compared to 2025, as it also releases another £220 m…

The DVLA has detailed a far-reaching business plan with a focus on digitisation, AI enhancements, and improving customer service

Drivers will have the right to challenge ‘unfair private parking charges’ under new rules announced by the government, and have five minutes to decide…

Over 300 stolen vehicles were seized from chop shops as part of a sting operation conducted by 32 police forces

Airports claim drop-off fees are designed to reduce pollution and congestion, but the RAC says drivers think they’re a rip-off

Roughly 2.16 million practical driving tests were conducted over the past year, which has brought wait times down from the 24-week maximum

The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology says cars with large touchscreens must undergo safety evaluations before they’re approved …

Fuel prices are now, on average, below £2 per litre, but the AA says an additional 5p cut to fuel duty in the next Budget could make a longer term dif…

You can get a discount of up to £3,750 on an electric car thanks to this Government grant, but which vehicles qualify and how do you claim? We reveal …

The Highways (Financing) Bill could help sluggish road projects off the ground, thanks to private investment

EU leaders have told the UK that placing tariffs on state-subsidised Chinese cars is imperative if it wishes to benefit from Made in Europe status

More than 350,000 new cars were registered in the UK last month, representing the best September performance since 2017

Young drivers in Northern Ireland now face restrictions in a push to prevent collisions and save lives

Senior news reporter Alastair Crooks explains why you should explore every option when you choose how to buy or sell a car

The five per cent VAT rate for domestic electricity, which affects home EV charging, has been removed to help cash-strapped residents

The previous punishment for leaving your car idling in Wales was just £20

You’ve probably seen drivers displaying versions of numberplates with three-dimensional characters – we discuss their legality and whether you should …

As many as one in 15 cars are thought to be displaying ANPR-dodging number plates, but the police have new tech to spot them

Despite higher tyre wear, a study has found EVs are less likely to break over time

Business and trade secretary wants to protect trade links to China, but UK investor Nissan suggests tariffs must increase to match Europe’s

With some help from Stellantis, Land Rover is looking to answer a call being made by its biggest market