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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
Electric Car Grant in detail: Which cars will get the UK EV discount?

Electric Car Grant in detail: Which cars will get the UK EV discount?
The government has set out its plan to help reduce the cost of affordable EVs by introducing a new £3,750 Electric Car Grant for new EVs sold under £3…
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
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
Are EV chargers to blame for high petrol prices? 

Are EV chargers to blame for high petrol prices?
The Competition and Markets Authority’s new report shows wide retailer margins continue to keep fuel prices high
Tesla UK sales rebound with one in four new cars now an EV

Tesla UK sales rebound with one in four new cars now an EV
EV sales have leapt up in the first half of 2025, although numbers remain behind Government targets
Citroen recall: dealer network overwhelmed as thousands told to stop driving “immediately”

Citroen recall: dealer network overwhelmed as thousands told to stop driving “immediately”
‘Stop-drive’ order comes following the death of a woman in France suspected to have been caused by a faulty Takata airbag
North Yorkshire's first speed camera is out for a duck: destroyed by vandals on day one

North Yorkshire's first speed camera is out for a duck: destroyed by vandals on day one
The police are calling for witnesses after North Yorkshire’s first speed camera was vandalised almost immediately after it was installed
Almost half of UK drivers break the speed limit… and that’s an improvement

Almost half of UK drivers break the speed limit… and that’s an improvement
New figures show that 40 per cent of drivers speed on both motorways and in 30mph zones, with even more doing so in 20mph areas
Kia's new app turns your phone into a car insurance black box

Kia's new app turns your phone into a car insurance black box
Kia’s new app sends data to your insurance provider in order to receive usage-based premiums
UK car industry launches plan to save itself, and deliver £50bn economic boost

UK car industry launches plan to save itself, and deliver £50bn economic boost
The UK car industry has set out its plan for success following the government’s Industrial Strategy announcement
Operation Snap prosecutions soar as dangerous drivers put cyclists at risk

Operation Snap prosecutions soar as dangerous drivers put cyclists at risk
Increasing numbers of cyclists are posting footage of careless driving through the police’s Operation Snap scheme – and prosecutions are rising
BMW is killing carbon fibre to build its lightweight M cars from plants

BMW is killing carbon fibre to build its lightweight M cars from plants
Developed in collaboration a Swedish clean-tech firm, natural fibres are said to be just as strong and lightweight as carbon alternatives, plus more s…
New Ellesmere Port car parts mecca to make life easier for Vauxhall, Citroen, Fiat and Peugeot owners

New Ellesmere Port car parts mecca to make life easier for Vauxhall, Citroen, Fiat and Peugeot owners
Parts for dozens of Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat models of up to 10 years old will be available to order from the new centre in Cheshire
Dart Charge Dartford crossing tolls leap 40% as government tries to "manage demand"

Dart Charge Dartford crossing tolls leap 40% as government tries to "manage demand"
The increase in the Dartford Crossing toll is designed to help manage demand and will come into effect in September
M25 closures: Junction 10 shut all weekend with no M25/A3 access

M25 closures: Junction 10 shut all weekend with no M25/A3 access
More M25 chaos is in store for drivers as the latest closure kicks off at 9pm on Friday
UK transport funding cut by 5% but there is some good news for drivers

UK transport funding cut by 5% but there is some good news for drivers
Overall funding for the DfT has reduced, but billions of pounds have been set aside for road maintenance and the EV transition
Checkmate, Tesla Cybercab! Uber to trial driverless taxis in London

Checkmate, Tesla Cybercab! Uber to trial driverless taxis in London
Uber will begin its pilot scheme in Spring 2026 thanks to new legislation passed by the Government
Crash repair costs being inflated by damage to complex wiring in modern cars

Crash repair costs being inflated by damage to complex wiring in modern cars
Almost all crashes result in wiring looms needing to be replaced, which is representative of how reliant new cars are on technology
Driver Power: Learn what UK drivers really think of their cars

Driver Power: Learn what UK drivers really think of their cars
Driver Power is the UK's number one car customer satisfaction survey, a great tool for every car buyer
Best cars to own: Driver Power 2025 results

Best cars to own: Driver Power 2025 results
The best new cars to own in the UK right now according to the people who already do. It’s the 2025 Driver Power results!
New Apple CarPlay update fixes one of its biggest issues

New Apple CarPlay update fixes one of its biggest issues
CarPlay is getting a new look and will soon be able to provide even more information at a glance
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