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Waiting times for driving tests will be reduced to just seven weeks by the end of next summer, according to the DfT

Revenue from Tesla’s car sales dipped by a fifth in 2024, with Musk stating he will step away from his government role to fulfil his CEO duties

It’s believed technology hidden within Chinese-made cars could be used to spy on the UK government and military

Around 97.5 per cent of major roads across the country will be roadwork free for bank holiday weekend after Government intervention

The time you wait to take a driving test has increased as much as 250% in the last five years, as government drafts measures to combat waiting lists

Particulates emitted by the disposal of carbon fibre can be harmful to both machinery and human health

Labour has brought forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars – we explain what it means for you and your motor

The BVRLA says the disparity in supply and demand for electric cars is resulting in weaker-than-expected residuals, which is costing firms millions

US Energy department predicts Trump’s trade war will drive down demand and prices

We've kept up with the Trump tariffs saga and its car industry impact so you don't have to

The inside line on HMRC’s VAT and Benefit-in-Kind tax rules for those using double-cab pick-ups as company vehicles

The Polestar 3 has achieved the highest rating for child occupant safety in the past nine years, surpassing the Model Y

Petrolheads can buy new petrol cars until 2035, if they can afford an Aston, Bentley or McLaren…

The sale of new hybrids and plug-in hybrids will be permitted until 2035 under the government’s revised ruleset

Performance division’s VP says that it’s “not true” that the brand is going EV-only, hinting at hybrid-powered models to come

March figures show leap for new EV registrations as buyers race to beat April’s VED rises, but are still not enough for manufacturers to meet targets

President Trump has placed 25 per cent tariffs on all automotive imports to the US, including from the UK

Both car insurance and finance firms are under fire for covert practices that see consumers unknowingly paying more

‘Widespread confusion creates safety concerns and erodes confidence’, says new report

Proposal for three years extra breathing space follows fierce lobbying, but needs MEP support

15 manufacturers and an auto industry body are hit with huge fines in a joint European and UK investigation

Confused by VED road tax? Our comprehensive guide explains how much you'll pay following the increases in 2025

21 million road trips planned this weekend, with end-of-term traffic chaos threatened

120 years of vehicle manufacturing comes to an end, as Stellantis turns its back on historic British plant

Level of UK car dependency quantified in new survey data from the RAC

Controversial British protest group advertises a final march before disbanding for good

Rachel Reeves’ spring statement avoids any new tax or spending measures as drivers confront tax hikes.

Figures show EV drivers cover nearly 450 miles more than petrol or diesel users

Councils could lose up to 25 per cent of their additional road maintenance funding if they don’t abide by new rules set by the government

More M25 chaos is in store for drivers, as the latest round of closures kicks off at 9pm on Friday

Drivers cruising around without insurance face a PCN of £300 or, in some scenarios, even heftier fines and a driving ban

Toyota Circular Factory to be ‘centre of excellence’ for future recycling operations worldwide

Calls for more clarity around ‘zero emission’ car terminology, following a consumer survey by a biofuels firm

Roughly 100,000 fewer potholes were repaired last year, despite the Government’s promise to fix an additional one million

After fierce backlash from the public and a lukewarm reception to EVs, Ministers are drawing up plans to soften the approach to electrifying the UK’s …