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Hydrogen filling stations needed as UK urged to follow Europe’s lead
BMW iX5 Hydrogen - fill up

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
News
8 Jun 2025
Avoid using car finance claim firms, says financial watchdog
Finance agreement

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
News
6 Jun 2025
Tesla overtaken by China's BYD in the UK car sales charts
BYD Seal U - front cornering

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
News
5 Jun 2025
The London Congestion Charge increase is another hammering for the humble motorist
London Congestion Charge opinion - Paul Barker

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
Opinion
4 Jun 2025
Tesla struggles in new driver-assistance tests with Autopilot name deemed misleading
Tesla Model 3 - front cornering

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
News
4 Jun 2025
Conversation killer: half of drivers admit small talk is becoming a big distraction
Richard having a conversation while driving

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
News
3 Jun 2025
UK car production hits lowest point in more than 70 years
Toyota Corolla's on the production line at the Burnaston factory in the UK

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
News
30 May 2025
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
News
29 May 2025
Slow death of the manual car revealed in exclusive new data
Manual gearbox

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
News
29 May 2025
The Dartford Crossing: how to pay the Dart Charge toll and appeal a fine
Dartford Crossing bridge

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
Tips & advice
28 May 2025
Can’t find someone to fix your car? It could be down to declining motor apprenticeships
Mechanic inspecting a car's engine bay

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
News
28 May 2025
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London congestion charge to rise by 20% as EV exemption chopped
London congestion charge sign

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
News
27 May 2025
AI means your car can now detect a fault… before it happens
Porsche Macan Electric - front cornering in town

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
News
27 May 2025
“Scam” airport parking firm accused of hit-and-run with client’s car
airport parking

“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
News
23 May 2025
What should you do at the end of a PCP car finance agreement?
Short-term lease

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
Tips & advice
23 May 2025
Labour hints at major luxury car tax U-turn to boost EV sales
Luxury car tax

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?
News
22 May 2025
UK’s worst lay-bys for breakdowns named and shamed
Lay-by 99 on the A9, southbound, in the Scottish Highlands

UK’s worst lay-bys for breakdowns named and shamed

Scotland and Wales top new table for places not to get stuck in…
News
21 May 2025
Single platform to simplify car parking payments goes nationwide
Mobile phone parking app

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
News
21 May 2025
May Bank Holiday traffic chaos expected with 18 million trips planned across the UK
Motorway traffic

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
News
20 May 2025
Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution
Connecting charger to Hyundai Tucson PHEV

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
News
19 May 2025
Driverless cars won’t get UK green light until 2027
Autonomous driving

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
News
19 May 2025
Drivers face crackdown on unpaid European speeding fines after EU-UK reset deal
Parliament

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
News
19 May 2025
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
News
14 May 2025
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Earn £££s from your car parking space in these highest-earning postcodes
Polestar 2 connected to a Pod Point SOLO S3 wallbox charger

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
News
13 May 2025
Rise in missed car recalls sparks safety concerns with dealers blamed
Mechanic inspecting a car's engine bay

Rise in missed car recalls sparks safety concerns with dealers blamed

Dealers failing to engage with customers leaves cars unrepaired, and potentially unsafe
News
13 May 2025
Watch out for e-scooters! Trial set to expand further across London
E-scooter testing

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
News
13 May 2025
Not bothered by MoT advisories? That may be about to change
Protyre area manager Simon Hall inspecting a Vauxhall Corsa's tyre

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
News
12 May 2025
What is Crit’Air? The French clean air sticker and whether your car needs one
French Crit’Air clean air zone stickers

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
Tips & advice
9 May 2025
Bargain prices drive used car sales boom, but new cars struggle to sell
Used Renault Arkana - front action

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
News
9 May 2025
BYD beats Dacia, Honda and Citroen: Chinese EV giant already outsells ‘big’ UK brands
BYD Seal - full front

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
News
9 May 2025
Tesla denied Robotaxi trademark for its self-driving ‘robot taxi’
Tesla logo badge

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
News
8 May 2025
Starmer and Trump strike trade deal to save UK car industry, but there's a catch…
Parliament

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
News
8 May 2025
EV affordability alarm! Running costs are £6k higher than for petrol cars, say car clubs
BYD Atto 3 - front cornering

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
News
8 May 2025
Major driving test changes as DVSA puts brakes on emergency stops
Learner driver

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
News
7 May 2025
Drivers take the biggest hit on ‘environmental’ taxes
HM Treasury sign

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
News
6 May 2025