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Drink-driving at a 13-year high: could alcolocks be the solution?
Drink-driving at a 13-year high: could alcolocks be the solution?
The RAC is calling for the introduction of alcolocks as over 1,900 people were killed or seriously injured by drink-drive collisions in 2022
'Luxury car' tax grab to hit 70% of EVs, fuelling calls for exemption
'Luxury car' tax grab to hit 70% of EVs, fuelling calls for exemption
New Labour Government urged by UK motor industry to address concerns of potential EV purchasers and boost uptake of electric vehicles among private bu…
“Bleak picture” as 130,000 cars were stolen in the UK last year with 77% of cases never solved
“Bleak picture” as 130,000 cars were stolen in the UK last year with 77% of cases never solved
The latest Office of National Statistics data showcases how as many as 350 vehicles are stolen in the UK every day
Now you can buy your next Ferrari with Dogecoin
Now you can buy your next Ferrari with Dogecoin
Ferrari buyers can use Dogecoin, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to purchase a supercar in the UK
New electric car charging lab to boost reliability of public EV chargers
New electric car charging lab to boost reliability of public EV chargers
Gridserve’s new facility makes it easier to diagnose problems in the network and boost the speed and success rate of EV charging
Government does not understand how bad UK local roads have become
Government does not understand how bad UK local roads have become
A report from the National Audit Office shows the government’s ignorance regarding the declining state of roads in England
Drivers caught ignoring smart motorway safety signs hit record high amid police clampdown
Drivers caught ignoring smart motorway safety signs hit record high amid police clampdown
As many as 53,000 people have been caught driving in closed lanes on smart motorways in the past three years
Car washes targeted by Rwanda scheme staff reassigned to combat illegal workers
Car washes targeted by Rwanda scheme staff reassigned to combat illegal workers
As many as 1,000 Immigration Enforcement staff will now focus on tackling businesses exploiting illegal foreign labour
1 in 5 new cars sold globally is a Chinese EV but Europe’s electric car appetite is questioned
1 in 5 new cars sold globally is a Chinese EV but Europe’s electric car appetite is questioned
New data shows that EV market share in Europe fell by 0.3 per cent in the first half of this year, despite the car market heading towards pre-pandemic…
Ghost charging? Cable spaghetti? Half of EV drivers admit to poor etiquette at charge points
Ghost charging? Cable spaghetti? Half of EV drivers admit to poor etiquette at charge points
“Ghost charging” is named as biggest bugbear as EV drivers show a lack of consideration for others
EVs with flat batteries almost as rare as ICE cars running out of petrol or diesel
EVs with flat batteries almost as rare as ICE cars running out of petrol or diesel
Just 1.4 per cent of EV breakdowns involve running out of battery charge, down from eight per cent in 2015
New EU worn tyre rules could save 400m tyres and £5.9 billion a year
New EU worn tyre rules could save 400m tyres and £5.9 billion a year
Tyres at the 1.6mm legal minimum tread depth must still meet same performance standards as new tyres, says the EU
“Urgent measures” needed as 2030 petrol and diesel ban absent from King’s Speech
“Urgent measures” needed as 2030 petrol and diesel ban absent from King’s Speech
A new survey says just 43 per cent of drivers are considering an EV, with only eight per cent planning to do so before 2035
Didn’t see that coming! The single-car crash culprit drivers hit more than any other
Didn’t see that coming! The single-car crash culprit drivers hit more than any other
A new study reveals that one in ten single-car crashes involve hitting a wall, according to the latest data from the AA
New EU checks mean drivers must brace for two-hour queues at Port of Dover this summer
New EU checks mean drivers must brace for two-hour queues at Port of Dover this summer
Ferry passengers should expect the port to be “exceptionally busy” over the next few months as essential upgrades coincide with the Olympic Games in P…
‘Boring’ self-driving cars create distracted drivers unsafe to take back control 
‘Boring’ self-driving cars create distracted drivers unsafe to take back control
New study by University of Nottingham sees drivers more interested in their phones than the road when behind the wheel of a car with autonomous system…
Do you live near Britain’s ‘most dangerous’ (or safest) drivers?
Do you live near Britain’s ‘most dangerous’ (or safest) drivers?
New data reveals the UK postcodes with the worst record for drivers with licence penalty points
Supercar driving licences: why you could soon need a special licence to drive a Ferrari
Supercar driving licences: why you could soon need a special licence to drive a Ferrari
New Ultra-High Performance licence will mean Australian drivers will have to attend a course in order to get behind the wheel of the fastest cars
CO2 emissions from UK car production have halved since 1999
CO2 emissions from UK car production have halved since 1999
The ‘per vehicle’ figures for energy and water use, plus C02 emissions, all show dramatic falls as the UK car industry cleans up its act
How’s my driving? New Renault Safety Coach tech to rate drivers out of 100
How’s my driving? New Renault Safety Coach tech to rate drivers out of 100
Ultimate back seat driver or useful safety feature? Renault safety scores are coming to UK cars this summer
BYD to dodge EU import taxes with $1 billion factory in Turkey
BYD to dodge EU import taxes with $1 billion factory in Turkey
BYD’s new factory in Turkey will open before the end of 2026 and will produce as many as 150,000 cars per year
Big tariffs on Chinese EVs as Europe clamps down on cheap car imports
Big tariffs on Chinese EVs as Europe clamps down on cheap car imports
New import duties in place from July 4 2024 will see big price hikes on Chinese cars if Europe and China fail to agree terms
Speed limiters now required on all new cars: know the rules and how they work
Speed limiters now required on all new cars: know the rules and how they work
Speed limiters are required on all new cars from July 7 2024 but what does that mean for motorists and consumers…
One million cars sold in first half of 2024, but private sales fall as EV uptake falters 
One million cars sold in first half of 2024, but private sales fall as EV uptake falters
The car industry wants the next government to support consumers with tax-funded new car subsidies
“Only Labour can save the UK car industry”
“Only Labour can save the UK car industry”
Andy Palmer, ex-Aston Martin and Nissan boss, is backing a Labour government to make a difference to the UK car industry
Fuel prices fall for second month in a row, despite “raw deal” for GB motorists
Fuel prices fall for second month in a row, despite “raw deal” for GB motorists
Despite wholesale prices rising, what you pay for petrol and diesel at the pumps fell between 3 and 4 pence on average in June
Graduated driving licence bill backed by AA in bid to stop “needless deaths of young drivers”
Graduated driving licence bill backed by AA in bid to stop “needless deaths of young drivers”
Labour MP, Kim Leadbeater has introduced a new law to Parliament which could impose restrictions on new drivers
No matter who wins the election, we’ll keep pushing to get motorists the best deal
No matter who wins the election, we’ll keep pushing to get motorists the best deal
After the transport secretaries pitch for votes in our leaders’ debate, editor Paul Barker wonders what it could all mean for the motorist
Faulty car tyres are four times more dangerous than drunk driving
Faulty car tyres are four times more dangerous than drunk driving
Faulty tyres contribute to an estimated 7,500 deaths or serious injuries on our roads, according to a new Halfords survey
ULEZ, electric car road tax and public transport: what motorists can expect under a Labour government
ULEZ, electric car road tax and public transport: what motorists can expect under a Labour government
Labour’s manifesto is short on pledges regarding motoring. We explore the policies left-of-centre think-tanks and lobbyists will be pushing for, if th…
Election 2024 exclusive: Labour and Conservatives map out their plans for cars and motorists
Election 2024 exclusive: Labour and Conservatives map out their plans for cars and motorists
Parties go head-to-head as their representatives for roads and transport policy respond to our top-10 motoring challenges
Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate
Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate
Vauxhall’s parent company warns of “consequences” due to the UK’s tough ZEV mandate quotas, while the SMMT boss says car makers “have the stick, we ju…
What is a Low Traffic Neighbourhood? LTN plans, penalties and controversy explained
What is a Low Traffic Neighbourhood? LTN plans, penalties and controversy explained
What is a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN), why do they exist and how are they made? Find out the answers here…
Driving test wait times up another 20% as DVSA plan is failing
Driving test wait times up another 20% as DVSA plan is failing
The promise that DVSA is ‘taking all measures it can to reduce waiting times’ rings hollow as waits increase by 20 per cent
Labour to restore 2030 ICE ban, but fuel duty hike on the cards
Labour to restore 2030 ICE ban, but fuel duty hike on the cards
The Labour Party’s manifesto promises support for the EV manufacturing industry and used electric car buyers, as well as an investigation into high in…
Labour to fix one million potholes per year under new ‘Plan for Drivers’
Labour to fix one million potholes per year under new ‘Plan for Drivers’
Labour’s bid for the motorists’ vote includes funding for potholes, an investigation into unfair car insurance practices and a reform for road buildin…