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Car collisions with deer should be reported by law, says animal charity
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Car collisions with deer should be reported by law, says animal charity

The British Deer Society is calling for a law change that could impact drivers to stop the slaughter of deer on UK roads
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11 Oct 2024
Car ferry price hikes possible as minister brands P&O a “cowboy operator"
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Car ferry price hikes possible as minister brands P&O a “cowboy operator"

New legislation granting seafarers minimum wage rights will come into force in December, and drivers could be affected
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10 Oct 2024
Could you pass the driving theory test now? Only 1% got these 5 questions right
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Could you pass the driving theory test now? Only 1% got these 5 questions right

Consider yourself a good driver? Most people do, but a recent taster theory test from Carwow produced some shocking results
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9 Oct 2024
Headlight glare on UK roads to be measured in government-backed project
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Headlight glare on UK roads to be measured in government-backed project

Real-world testing aims to assess factors causing headlamp dazzle, and generate recommendations for government action
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9 Oct 2024
Swift growth in number of ultra-rapid EV chargers at service stations
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Swift growth in number of ultra-rapid EV chargers at service stations

Almost half of English service stations now have six or more ultra-rapid EV chargers after a surge of installations in 2024
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9 Oct 2024
UK in pothole peril with 480,000 breakdowns caused by damaged roads in 2024
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UK in pothole peril with 480,000 breakdowns caused by damaged roads in 2024

There have been roughly 10,000 more pothole-related callouts so far this year, prompting calls to the government to increase road funding
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7 Oct 2024
Demand for diesel cars grows faster than for EVs
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Demand for diesel cars grows faster than for EVs

The car industry has warned the chancellor that “consumers respond to carrots, not sticks” and “mandates don’t make a market” as EV sales continue to …
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4 Oct 2024
1 in 5 new 74-plate cars is an EV, as September sees record electric car sales
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1 in 5 new 74-plate cars is an EV, as September sees record electric car sales

Over 56,000 new electric cars hit the road last month, although the UK car industry doubts the sustainability of the discounts on offer
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4 Oct 2024
EU confirms huge tariffs on Chinese cars of up to 35 per cent
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EU confirms huge tariffs on Chinese cars of up to 35 per cent

European politicians vote to protect domestic car makers in spite of trade-war risk
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4 Oct 2024
Motorway traffic is getting worse: time spent in hold-ups jumps by 11 per cent
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Motorway traffic is getting worse: time spent in hold-ups jumps by 11 per cent

Average speeds on the UK’s motorways are now their lowest in over a decade, while delays hit 11 seconds per mile
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3 Oct 2024
Fuel price relief could be short-lived as markets react to Middle East violence
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Fuel price relief could be short-lived as markets react to Middle East violence

Drivers face threat of double-whammy from global oil price rises and predicted jumps in fuel duty
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3 Oct 2024
Vauxhall trials hydrogen-powered vans in the UK as new EV alternative
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Vauxhall trials hydrogen-powered vans in the UK as new EV alternative

The hydrogen-powered Vivaro can travel around 250 miles on a tankful and has a 1,000kg maximum payload
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1 Oct 2024
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Renewed calls for government action on “unfair” hospital parking prices
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Renewed calls for government action on “unfair” hospital parking prices

Last year NHS car parks raked in over £145 million in hospital parking fees, with some locations charging as much as £7 for two hours of parking
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1 Oct 2024
October energy price cap makes charging an EV 10 per cent more expensive
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October energy price cap makes charging an EV 10 per cent more expensive

The average driver will now pay roughly £1.30 more to charge their car at home, or as much as £27.30 extra per year
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1 Oct 2024
Streaming killed the CD in-car: but car makers should listen to the Swifties

Streaming killed the CD in-car: but car makers should listen to the Swifties

The music industry points to 7m drivers who are still playing compact discs, and says Taylor Swift fans still love a CD
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27 Sep 2024
New Vehicle Risk Ratings replace UK car insurance groups to bring clarity on costs
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New Vehicle Risk Ratings replace UK car insurance groups to bring clarity on costs

The car insurance industry has launched new Vehicle Risk Ratings, to give fresh insight into car insurability and costs
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27 Sep 2024
It’s official: motorways are the safest type of road
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It’s official: motorways are the safest type of road

The number of deaths on UK highways fell by five per cent in 2023, with motorways statistically the safest type of road to travel on
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26 Sep 2024
Graduated driving licence calls grow as under 25s get 38% of dangerous driving endorsements
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Graduated driving licence calls grow as under 25s get 38% of dangerous driving endorsements

Young people are responsible for 38 per cent of dangerous driving endorsements, reigniting calls for a GDL scheme in the UK
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26 Sep 2024
Shock as data shows one third of drivers think car theft is decriminalised in the UK
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Shock as data shows one third of drivers think car theft is decriminalised in the UK

New figures from Nextbase show that car thefts have doubled in a decade, but conviction rates remain incredibly low
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26 Sep 2024
Police seize hundreds of “death trap” e-bikes used to mount pavements and run red lights
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Police seize hundreds of “death trap” e-bikes used to mount pavements and run red lights

In the past year, police forces across the UK have confiscated almost 1,000 electric bikes, many of which have been illegally modified
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25 Sep 2024
US moves to ban high-tech car parts from China amid spyware and hacking fears
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US moves to ban high-tech car parts from China amid spyware and hacking fears

Biden administration acts over concerns tech could be used to collect data on citizens or manipulate vehicles
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24 Sep 2024
London streets “paved with fines” as TfL takes record profits from Red Route PCNs on motorists
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London streets “paved with fines” as TfL takes record profits from Red Route PCNs on motorists

New info reveals that Transport for London made over £83 million in fines last year from its red routes alone
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24 Sep 2024
Fuel prices to fall to lowest in three years
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Fuel prices to fall to lowest in three years

Low global demand and exchange rate bonus sees pump prices ease - but there’s a budget looming…
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23 Sep 2024
Scrap planning permission for EV wallbox chargers, Government urged
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Scrap planning permission for EV wallbox chargers, Government urged

Boss of cross-pavement charging firm calls for major policy change to encourage EV uptake
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20 Sep 2024
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Ten miles of M25 traffic jam after serious lorry fire
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Ten miles of M25 traffic jam after serious lorry fire

One lane remains closed as huge lorry blaze causes up to three hours of delays
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20 Sep 2024
Future VW safety tech uncovered: from ‘soft bonnets’ to cars that pull over if you fall asleep
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Future VW safety tech uncovered: from ‘soft bonnets’ to cars that pull over if you fall asleep

Volkswagen aims to increase safety for both vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users
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19 Sep 2024
Autumn is worse than Christmas for drink-drive casualties
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Autumn is worse than Christmas for drink-drive casualties

Data shows there are more alcohol-induced collisions and casualties in the three months leading up to the festive season
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19 Sep 2024
Best car rental sites 2024
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Best car rental sites 2024

Which vehicle-hire firm offers the best blend of usability and keen prices?
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19 Sep 2024
EVs are less likely to be written off than petrols or diesels

EVs are less likely to be written off than petrols or diesels

New data shows ICE cars have been written off at twice the rate of electric cars since 2015
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18 Sep 2024
New red warning light rules to save lives at breakdowns and roadside recoveries
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New red warning light rules to save lives at breakdowns and roadside recoveries

Breakdown and tyre vans can now display red flashing lights in high-risk situations
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18 Sep 2024
Is now the right time to sell your petrol car and buy an EV?
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Is now the right time to sell your petrol car and buy an EV?

Time change fast in the EV market and there are plenty of reasons to take the plunge right now
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18 Sep 2024
We need 1,000 extra traffic police to curb driving offences
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We need 1,000 extra traffic police to curb driving offences

Half of drivers think they can get away with offences due to limited police presence on the roads
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12 Sep 2024
The UK’s fastest EV charger has more power than any electric car can handle
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The UK’s fastest EV charger has more power than any electric car can handle

There are only a handful of public chargers in the UK capable of topping 350kW - here’s all you need to know
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11 Sep 2024
Oasis-style dynamic pricing for electric car charging “on the way”
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Oasis-style dynamic pricing for electric car charging “on the way”

Chargepoint boss says EV charging will go the way of concert tickets with dynamic pricing due within a year
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11 Sep 2024
Haggling, time wasters and disputes over condition: the most common private car sale pitfalls
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Haggling, time wasters and disputes over condition: the most common private car sale pitfalls

Selling a car privately can yield a better price than part-exchange, but our survey underlines that there are potential risks
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10 Sep 2024
Is your job title adding £££s to your car insurance?
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Is your job title adding £££s to your car insurance?

New data shows warehouse workers, healthcare assistants and chefs are hit hardest with the highest car insurance quotes
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10 Sep 2024
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