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It’s now illegal to possess the types of the gadgets often used by gangs to steal cars, thanks to new Crime and Policing Bill

The British oil giant recorded profits of £2.4billion between January and March 2026 in light of sky-high oil prices

The garage industry is complaining about the existential threat of spiralling costs, with some companies touting on-demand mobile mechanic services as…

A study by Forecourt Eye shows incidents where drivers didn’t pay for fuel has risen by 13 per cent since the start of the Iran conflict

HMRC says it plans to appeal a tribunal decision that could see the rate of VAT on some public chargers cut from 20 to five per cent

Models including the Vauxhall Corsa to the Peugeot Partner have been recalled over a water pump pulley issue for the BlueHDi diesel engine

Following a CMA investigation, Automobile Association Developments Limited admitted to implementing so-called “drip pricing” and has been forced to pa…

Local authorities face losing some or even all of their £525million ‘incentive element’ funding if they don’t comply with new Government rules

With 972 hubs for general use and 65 for Teslas only, the country’s infrastructure rollout is progressing at a steady pace, despite ongoing concerns a…

FirstRand, which owns Motonovo, says it plans to exit the UK market after the publication of what it describes as a “deeply flawed” compensation schem…

Our guide to the VED road tax bands for cars first registered from 1 April 2017 onwards

Company car tax is worked out using a vehicle’s emissions, its value, and your salary, with electric cars no longer getting quite the same special tre…

More than 10,000 examples of the Jaecoo 7 were registered as the new ’26 registration was introduced

Last year's cyber attack on JLR may suggest hackers are only interested in large corporations, but we all need to be aware of the threats we face

The Government has announced an electric car grant with discounts of up to £3,750, but which cars qualify and how do you claim?

The Motability Scheme, which provides cars for disabled drivers, has faced new changes after Government tax hikes

New ‘Better Connected’ strategy aims to make public transport “the cheapest and most convenient option for the majority of local trips”

More than 700,000 cars have been recalled globally due to what’s described as “insufficient clearance” between the particulate filter pipe and the bel…

Confused by VED road tax? Our comprehensive guide explains how much you'll pay in 2026

The National Parking Platform (NPP) has been adopted by 15 local authorities across England, but that number could quickly rise

Volkswagen Group has recalled roughly 93,000 cars globally due to a battery module that can overheat and potentially catch fire

Government cash will help fix potholes on major roads, as well as bring several large-scale improvements to boost safety and traffic flow

The AA’s EV Readiness Index found the UK’s shift to electrification is being stifled by Government policy proposals and a lack of consumer awareness

The price of a 15-minute drop off now costs £10, while a 30-minute stop incurs a £28 charge

The price of Vehicle Excise Duty will rise by £5 to £200 per year, or £640 for cars subject to the Expensive Car Supplement

Latest Home Office figures released for 2024 show a record number of drivers caught speeding

The new type of radar-based speed cameras are currently being trialled in London

With the cost to fix England and Wales’ crumbling roads now standing at more than £18 billion, the roadbuilding industry is asking for cash up front t…

Dash cams will be used by the government to keep track on price inflation as they join the Consumer Prices Index basket of goods, together with motorh…

Plans to install 1,000 chargers over 28 retail sites is being billed as “major step forward” for EV charging infrastructure

The UK’s Competitions and Markets Authority will keep on top of any excess profiteering by fuel retailers

New figures reveal just how difficult it is for car makers to meet the Government’s ambitious EV sales mandate

Car makers say the UK’s EV targets were too ambitious but the government will not bring forward its review

The Micra starts from £21,495, rising to £28,365 for top models