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Stansted Airport blames new £28 drop-off fee for drivers on ‘sustainability’

Stansted Airport blames new £28 drop-off fee for drivers on ‘sustainability’
The price of a 15-minute drop off now costs £10, while a 30-minute stop incurs a £28 charge
Pricey petrol not bad enough? Drivers brace for £200 road tax in April

Pricey petrol not bad enough? Drivers brace for £200 road tax in April
The price of Vehicle Excise Duty will rise by £5 to £200 per year, or £640 for cars subject to the Expensive Car Supplement
Speeding hits an all-time high! Over 2.5 million drivers caught in 2024

Speeding hits an all-time high! Over 2.5 million drivers caught in 2024
Latest Home Office figures released for 2024 show a record number of drivers caught speeding
New speed cameras without flash or road markings arrive to catch more motorists

New speed cameras without flash or road markings arrive to catch more motorists
The new type of radar-based speed cameras are currently being trialled in London
Pothole nightmare: UK roads are a “national disgrace” and will cost £18.6bn to fix

Pothole nightmare: UK roads are a “national disgrace” and will cost £18.6bn to fix
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 and motorhomes will now help judge UK inflation

Dash cams and motorhomes will now help judge UK inflation
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…
UK gets 1,000 new electric car chargers with multi-million pound investment

UK gets 1,000 new electric car chargers with multi-million pound investment
Plans to install 1,000 chargers over 28 retail sites is being billed as “major step forward” for EV charging infrastructure
Gov watchdog watching fuel prices closely as Iran war effects supply

Gov watchdog watching fuel prices closely as Iran war effects supply
The UK’s Competitions and Markets Authority will keep on top of any excess profiteering by fuel retailers
Only 3 of the UK's top 10 car brands hit Government EV sales targets, without help

Only 3 of the UK's top 10 car brands hit Government EV sales targets, without help
New figures reveal just how difficult it is for car makers to meet the Government’s ambitious EV sales mandate
Rejected! Government says no to calls for early review of EV sales targets

Rejected! Government says no to calls for early review of EV sales targets
Car makers say the UK’s EV targets were too ambitious but the government will not bring forward its review
Fuel duty increase “under review” as upward pressure on petrol prices mounts

Fuel duty increase “under review” as upward pressure on petrol prices mounts
In order to fund a continuation of the 5p fuel duty cut, Farage says Reform would get rid of ‘lunatic’ green levies – including the Electric Car Grant…
New Nissan Micra gets the Electric Car Grant to match Renault 5 on price

New Nissan Micra gets the Electric Car Grant to match Renault 5 on price
The Micra starts from £21,495, rising to £28,365 for top models
Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it

Electric Car Grant explained: ECG discounts, eligibility details and how you get it
The Government has announced an electric car grant with discounts of up to £3,750, but which cars qualify and how do you claim?
Pothole breakdowns triple as rainy start to 2026 makes UK's bad roads worse

Pothole breakdowns triple as rainy start to 2026 makes UK's bad roads worse
Over 6,000 drivers – the equivalent of 225 per day – reported that they broke down after hitting a pothole in February
Jaecoo 7 recalled: a quarter of all brand’s 2025 UK cars going back to dealers

Jaecoo 7 recalled: a quarter of all brand’s 2025 UK cars going back to dealers
The Chinese brand has initiated a recall for roughly 7,500 Jaecoo 7 models due to an incorrectly attached wiring harness clip
Car finance mis-selling scandal: streamlined redress scheme, and are you due compensation?

Car finance mis-selling scandal: streamlined redress scheme, and are you due compensation?
Affected by the car finance mis-selling scandal? Here's what you need to know...
EV demand growth stalls with sales now a third behind Government targets

EV demand growth stalls with sales now a third behind Government targets
EVs made up just over one in four new cars registered in February, with market share behind Government targets
UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained

UK petrol and diesel prices: latest fuel costs explained
Petrol and diesel prices are constantly fluctuating, below we explain why and map out everything you need to know to save money at the pumps.
Fuel costs rises will hurt petrol and EV drivers, the Govt needs to step in

Fuel costs rises will hurt petrol and EV drivers, the Govt needs to step in
EV and ICE drivers are in the same leaky boat if energy and fuel costs rise. It’s time for the Government to come to the rescue.
No change for drivers in chancellor's Spring Statement: It's 'as you were' on tax, fuel and EVs

No change for drivers in chancellor's Spring Statement: It's 'as you were' on tax, fuel and EVs
As expected, Rachel Reeves did not make any announcements that will impact drivers, although some changes are coming soon(ish)
Why EVs are so expensive to insure, and how to make them cheaper

Why EVs are so expensive to insure, and how to make them cheaper
Research shows that EVs are usually 15 to 25 per cent more expensive to insure than petrol cars – the experts at Thatcham say they have the solution
UK electric car chargers outnumber petrol pumps by almost two-to-one

UK electric car chargers outnumber petrol pumps by almost two-to-one
DfT data shows there are more than 116,000 public EV chargers, on top of the thousands of home wallboxes nationwide
Nissan X-Trail recalled in UK over engine failure risk

Nissan X-Trail recalled in UK over engine failure risk
More than 300,000 vehicles with 1.5-litre petrol engine are being called back worldwide
Fuel Finder: all you need to know

Fuel Finder: all you need to know
Fuel Finder aims to give drivers accurate, up-to-date information to get the best deal on petrol and diesel prices
What are the Euro 7 emissions standards?

What are the Euro 7 emissions standards?
Euro 7 is big news for the car industry and is more relevant for drivers than you might think…
What is Euro NCAP? Latest safety updates, star ratings and crash test scores explained

What is Euro NCAP? Latest safety updates, star ratings and crash test scores explained
Euro NCAP is the independent body behind new car crash safety scores – here's everything you need to know
Are EVs really cheaper to run? Exclusive electric vs petrol running costs analysis

Are EVs really cheaper to run? Exclusive electric vs petrol running costs analysis
EVs have been sold primarily on their low running costs; we do the maths to see if the benefits are genuine
UK’s drink-drive epidemic exposed: 220k current convictions and 2.5k have offended 3 times or more

UK’s drink-drive epidemic exposed: 220k current convictions and 2.5k have offended 3 times or more
More than 220,000 motorists hold a drink-drive conviction in the UK, with some saying the current deterrents against reoffending aren’t robust enough
New Apple CarPlay update will let you watch videos in your car

New Apple CarPlay update will let you watch videos in your car
iOS 26.4 beta enables users to stream video to their car’s touchscreen via AirPlay
Over 46,000 Honda Civics recalled as the wheels could fall off

Over 46,000 Honda Civics recalled as the wheels could fall off
Insufficient torque when tightening wheel bolts has meant that Honda has had to recall thousands of cars in the UK and abroad
Motability’s Power Wheels project to trial EVs as a power-cut lifeline for people with disabilities

Motability’s Power Wheels project to trial EVs as a power-cut lifeline for people with disabilities
Dangers faced by Motability customers during power cuts could be solved with EVs
How long do electric car batteries last? A lot longer than expected

How long do electric car batteries last? A lot longer than expected
UK’s largest used EV battery survey reveals the average state of health for electric cars of all ages is 95 per cent
Pothole damage claims: How to report a pothole and claim for repairs to your car

Pothole damage claims: How to report a pothole and claim for repairs to your car
Need to report a pothole or make a claim for pothole damage? Our handy guide explains the process
What is a smart motorway? Speed cameras, safety concerns and hard shoulder use explained

What is a smart motorway? Speed cameras, safety concerns and hard shoulder use explained
Smart motorways are meant to be a cost-effective way of increasing road capacity, but how do you use them and how safe are they?
Privately-owned e-scooters could become road legal as “the genie’s out of the bottle”

Privately-owned e-scooters could become road legal as “the genie’s out of the bottle”
New rules could set out where privately owned e-scooters are legal to use, and also enforce a minimum level of safety equipment