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Detailed info on latest baby seat and child seat regulations, plus when it’s OK to use a booster seat

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 volume of petrol stolen per day in the UK has risen by 24 per cent since the start of the Iran War, says Forecourt Eye

Mike Rutherford believes escalating taxes, government policies, and motoring costs are unfairly hitting people who rely on their cars every day

A survey conducted by YouGov has revealed that a reduction in the price of public EV charging could help the UK hit ZEV Mandate targets

Those crossing the Thames every day for work will be forced to pay out an extra £2 per week from September

Brexit, EU and ZEV Mandate laws are preventing investment in UK automotive manufacturing, says head of trade body

New research finds accessibility is improving, but not at the rate most would expect

In our own Motoring Manifesto, we speak to experts across the industry to highlight 10 key issues Andy Burnham must now address as Prime Minister

VAT on domestic electricity will be scrapped from October, thus widening the gap between home and public charging

The winners and losers in the UK's biggest automotive consumer survey. It’s the 2026 Driver Power results

The average airport drop-off fee in the UK has risen by £1.70 since last summer

84 of the 164 councils that responded to the BBC’s FOI request said they have placed marked parking bays on public footpaths in their areas

With investigation into Euro Car Parks underway, the Competition and Markets Authority says operators must comply with consumer law or face action

From April 2028, EV drivers will be forced to pay three pence for every mile they drive, over and above their annual road tax fee

In its response to the consultation on eVED, the Government says its plans will “support a fair and sustainable motoring tax system”

Huge changes needed for German giant in order to stay competitive

The High Court did not find evidence of the usage of cheat devices, bar a couple of small exceptions, dashing hopes of compensation for drivers

The Transport Select Committee is set to meet with industry experts to discuss the Road Safety Strategy’s position on speed

While European makers struggle to meet ZEV targets, newer brands benefit from friendlier rules around emissions

Over 30,000 licence holders received a drug-driving endorsement last year, up by more than a quarter since 2022

Analysis suggest that hundreds of petrol stations are failing to comply with Fuel Finder's rules, despite the threat of fines

Over 700 payouts have been issued by the MIB following e-bike and e-scooter collisions since 2015

The price of an entry-level EV2 Air drops to just over £24,000 with the grant applied

Just 7.9 per cent of Marketplace enquiries so far in 2026 have been for manual cars, with experts suggesting the transmission could be dead by 2030

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

Challenges from both a consumer rights group and lenders have resulted in a pause in payments until at least next year

EV drivers can save anything from £6-10 on a typical 10-80 per cent charge, but not for long

Starmer says axing projects such as the A46 Newark bypass are the “necessary choice”

The number of instances of drivers being handed endorsements for unroadworthy vehicles fell by 23 per cent last year

Euro NCAP says adopting America’s TOUGHGUARD standard could be the key to preventing HGV ‘underrun’ collisions

Auto Express’ Driver Power 2026 customer satisfaction survey data reveals cars from premium brands are more likely to please owners than budget offeri…

The average cost to fix an EV following a crash is £6,363, according to AX – hundreds more than the average repair cost for an ICE car

Consumer reporter Tom Jervis explains why now is the ideal time to embark on EV ownership

The ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is set to be introduced in 2030, we explain what it means for you and your motor