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Rolling Renaults! Multiple models recalled due to parking brake fault

Rolling Renaults! Multiple models recalled due to parking brake fault
Parking brake sensor fault applies to Austral, Captur, Espace, Megane E-Tech, Rafale, Scenic E-Tech and Symbioz models, but only a handful of UK cars …
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
A new breed of EVs? EU paves the way for small, affordable electric cars

A new breed of EVs? EU paves the way for small, affordable electric cars
The new Small Affordable Car initiative would lower electric car prices and make them more accessible to more buyers
Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: “some data” has been affected

Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: “some data” has been affected
JLR has also confirmed that an in-depth investigation into the attack is underway
Send pothole-patching councils back to road repair school

Send pothole-patching councils back to road repair school
A letter to the Government says councils that focus on filling potholes rather than preventative maintenance should be taught road-dressing techniques
Electric car battery repairs and health checks: how to keep thousands of EVs on the road

Electric car battery repairs and health checks: how to keep thousands of EVs on the road
The truth about EV battery repair and why understanding state of health could revolutionise the electric-car market
One in four new cars is an EV, but electric car grant chaos is holding buyers back 

One in four new cars is an EV, but electric car grant chaos is holding buyers back
EV sales are up, but experts suggest grant confusion is holding the market back
Toyota bZ4X gets £3,750 Electric Car Grant equivalent, thanks to some special help

Toyota bZ4X gets £3,750 Electric Car Grant equivalent, thanks to some special help
Toyota’s Electrified Saving offer works in tandem with the Government’s ECG to bring down the price of the bZ4X SUV
Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it

Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it
The Government has announced an electric car grant with discounts of up to £3,750, but does any model get the full amount?
Should pavement parking be banned in the UK? Motorists (surprisingly) say yes

Should pavement parking be banned in the UK? Motorists (surprisingly) say yes
Four in five people the RAC surveyed believe pavement parking should be banned in some form
Pothole breakdowns surge 9% as more drivers fall victim to Britain's broken roads

Pothole breakdowns surge 9% as more drivers fall victim to Britain's broken roads
Pothole-related breakdowns rose by nine per cent in the second quarter of 2025, following a cold and rainy start to the year
Registering a restored or modified car just got easier – here’s why

Registering a restored or modified car just got easier – here’s why
Under new DVLA rules, modified or restored cars can maintain their identities even after significant work has been carried out
It’s bank holiday weekend! Get ready for “extremely busy” roads and EV chargers

It’s bank holiday weekend! Get ready for “extremely busy” roads and EV chargers
17.6 million journeys are expected to take place between Friday and Monday, with warnings of “extremely busy” roads
Electric van boost as government grant for plug-in commercial vehicles extended

Electric van boost as government grant for plug-in commercial vehicles extended
Business owners will be able to save thousands on new electric vans and trucks until 2027
Car finance explained: a simple guide to paying for your new car

Car finance explained: a simple guide to paying for your new car
A comprehensive guide to hire purchase, PCP, contract hire and more, for anyone buying a new car on finance
Citroen recall expanded: More Stellantis car owners told to stop driving immediately

Citroen recall expanded: More Stellantis car owners told to stop driving immediately
Three more models have been added to the recall concerning dangerous Takata airbags
Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription

Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription
Owners can now subscribe to boost the power of their car… for a fee
UK driving test changes: life-saving skills now required as part of theory exam

UK driving test changes: life-saving skills now required as part of theory exam
From 2026, learners will need to answer questions on CPR and defibrillators
Unsafe cars explode in numbers: dangerous UK vehicles up 50% in a year

Unsafe cars explode in numbers: dangerous UK vehicles up 50% in a year
More than 13,000 drivers were pulled over last year for driving unsafe vehicles, but experts warn there are plenty more out there
None for the road! Drink-drive limit set to be slashed

None for the road! Drink-drive limit set to be slashed
The limit for blood-alcohol content could soon drop below the current 80mg per 100ml
Bad vision, no licence: Driver eyesight rules to tighten for over-70s

Bad vision, no licence: Driver eyesight rules to tighten for over-70s
Failing an eyesight test when over 70 could soon result in the loss of one’s driving licence
Why not getting car finance compensation could be a blessing in disguise

Why not getting car finance compensation could be a blessing in disguise
Consumer reporter Tom Jervis thinks that the long-term repercussions of mass payouts could greatly outweigh the benefits of any potential finance scan…
Car finance scandal explained: What’s going on and will you get compensation?

Car finance scandal explained: What’s going on and will you get compensation?
After months of speculation and with billions of pounds on the line, the UK’s highest court has ruled in favour of lenders, meaning many car buyers wo…
“Troubling” drink and drug-driving deaths could mean mandatory breathalysers and black boxes

“Troubling” drink and drug-driving deaths could mean mandatory breathalysers and black boxes
Almost 400 people died as a result of drink and drug-driving last year, and the government is considering introducing tougher regulations as a result
New Vauxhall and Zoopla tool shows property listings with EV chargers

New Vauxhall and Zoopla tool shows property listings with EV chargers
Zoopla and Vauxhall’s new tool will tell you whether a property has EV charging and where the nearest on-street chargepoint is
Car parks must prove they cancel fines, says RAC

Car parks must prove they cancel fines, says RAC
The RAC demands car parking firms publish full data on how many fines they issue, and how many they cancel
Congestion Charge EV exemption removal to generate over £75million per year

Congestion Charge EV exemption removal to generate over £75million per year
TfL is planning to raise the Congestion Charge to £18, and EV drivers will have to pay too
Roll over diesel: EVs are now doing the big mileage in the UK

Roll over diesel: EVs are now doing the big mileage in the UK
The average UK electric car now covers more than 10,000 miles per year, a similar amount to the average diesel.
500 job losses at Jaguar Land Rover “disappointing”, says Government

500 job losses at Jaguar Land Rover “disappointing”, says Government
A voluntary redundancy scheme will see 500 managerial positions cut at Jaguar Land Rover
Airport drop-off price rises to hit holidaymakers

Airport drop-off price rises to hit holidaymakers
Drivers are now paying as much as £1 per minute to drop off passengers at UK airports
Car tax 2025: how much VED road tax will I pay?

Car tax 2025: how much VED road tax will I pay?
Confused by VED road tax? Our comprehensive guide explains how much you'll pay in 2025
Parking fines to rise? Govt cosies-up to operators with code of practice review

Parking fines to rise? Govt cosies-up to operators with code of practice review
The Government’s proposed car parking ruleset is designed to protect drivers, but experts worry it doesn’t go far enough
Hydrogen cars could soon be greener than EVs

Hydrogen cars could soon be greener than EVs
If using renewable energy-based hydrogen, the ICCT says fuel cell vehicles could give off 79 per cent fewer emissions over their lifespans than ICE ca…
UK EV charger boom is leaving disabled drivers behind

UK EV charger boom is leaving disabled drivers behind
More than a third of councils don’t offer accessible charging infrastructure, with this making up just two per cent of the UK’s EV chargers
Major UK road upgrades approved: five projects get £92 billion Government funding

Major UK road upgrades approved: five projects get £92 billion Government funding
Quicker journeys should help kick-start economic growth, according to the Government