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Jaguar Land Rover pledges £1 million for UK police to battle car thefts

Jaguar Land Rover pledges £1 million for UK police to battle car thefts
The British automotive giant has donated even more cash to help police forces tackle the UK’s rise in car theft crime
What are the Tories going to do for us? Pay-per-mile road tax ban in 2024 Conservative manifesto

What are the Tories going to do for us? Pay-per-mile road tax ban in 2024 Conservative manifesto
Conservative Party election manifesto pledges to address multiple issues facing drivers, including rules surrounding tax and the standard of our roads
Voluntary accessibility standard for electric car chargers is failing, new data shows

Voluntary accessibility standard for electric car chargers is failing, new data shows
According to data from Vauxhall, only 2.3 per cent of on-street EV chargers accommodate disabled drivers
‘Car cannibalism’ on the rise: criminals strip cars for parts in public, confident police won’t show 

‘Car cannibalism’ on the rise: criminals strip cars for parts in public, confident police won’t show
Cars parked on the street are increasingly being targeted for hard to find parts, as police response proves ineffectual
Tories pledge to scrap ULEZ extension and ban pay-per-mile taxes for drivers

Tories pledge to scrap ULEZ extension and ban pay-per-mile taxes for drivers
The Conservatives’ ‘Backing Drivers Bill’ will ban road pricing, force local referendums on 20mph schemes, and scrap ULEZ extension
New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars

New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars
Battery passports will become a legal requirement on all EVs in 2027, providing a breakdown of what impact manufacturing the car has had on the enviro…
Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again

Big electric car discounts are “unsustainable” as private sales fall again
The car industry pushes for VAT reductions on EV sales and charging after the general election, to help meet ZEV Mandate requirements
Illegal car parkers beware: the wheel clamp has evolved… into the Barnacle

Illegal car parkers beware: the wheel clamp has evolved… into the Barnacle
New device could replace the old fashioned wheel clamp… unless you have a Ferrari Monza SP1
Lower UK energy price cap brings cheaper EV charging

Lower UK energy price cap brings cheaper EV charging
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced the energy price cap which shall stay in place until September, unlocking lower home charging prices for EV owner…
When is a pothole not a pothole? Inconsistent council repair policies make bad situation worse 

When is a pothole not a pothole? Inconsistent council repair policies make bad situation worse
A new TV documentary shows how different councils operate on different parameters when it comes to deciding whether to fix a pothole
Late May bank holiday to bring pre-COVID levels of traffic chaos

Late May bank holiday to bring pre-COVID levels of traffic chaos
The RAC believes as many as 20 million trips will be made by car in the UK over the course of four days
UK self-driving car “revolution” incoming: new law allows autonomous vehicles by 2026

UK self-driving car “revolution” incoming: new law allows autonomous vehicles by 2026
A new law is set to bring self-driving cars to UK roads in two years and puts responsibility in the hands of manufacturers if there is an accident
New EV grant brings £5k electric car discount… but only if you’re an Uber driver

New EV grant brings £5k electric car discount… but only if you’re an Uber driver
Uber drivers in London can now save up to £22,000 off the price of a new EV as part of the firm’s push for electrification
Cheap EV charging comes to public chargepoints via new ‘Plunge Pricing’ app

Cheap EV charging comes to public chargepoints via new ‘Plunge Pricing’ app
Octopus’ ‘Plunge Pricing’ events promise to save electric car drivers an average of £6.50 per charge
UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers

UK faces “epidemic” of young uninsured drivers
The number of young people convicted of driving without insurance has tripled since 2021, due to sky-rocketing premiums
Young drivers “priced off the roads” as car insurance for 17-year-olds hits £3,500

Young drivers “priced off the roads” as car insurance for 17-year-olds hits £3,500
While drivers of all ages are suffering from spiralling premiums, data shows the youngest are being hit hardest
Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists

Cyclists to face ‘dangerous riding’ penalties like those for dangerous driving motorists
New laws will target dangerous cyclists who seriously injure or kill, Government says
Greedy fuel retailers double diesel profit margins instead of cutting prices

Greedy fuel retailers double diesel profit margins instead of cutting prices
The RAC has lobbied the UK energy secretary for action as new figures suggest drivers are still being overcharged
New tech to crack down on drivers using ‘stealth plates’ to avoid fines

New tech to crack down on drivers using ‘stealth plates’ to avoid fines
Estimates suggest as many as one in 15 drivers are fitting their cars with number plates boasting anti-ANPR technology
'It's OK to drive high', young drivers express relaxed view on drug driving

'It's OK to drive high', young drivers express relaxed view on drug driving
22 per cent of young drivers think it's ok to drive high, while almost one-third of motorists believe that driving after taking prescription drugs pos…
Driving in Europe: what are the rules for UK motorists?

Driving in Europe: what are the rules for UK motorists?
Everything you need to know about taking your car to Europe
Last chance: have your say on ‘unfair’ PCNs and traffic fines before government consultation ends

Last chance: have your say on ‘unfair’ PCNs and traffic fines before government consultation ends
Motorists can submit their concerns and evidence via the gov.uk website as part of the DfT’s investigation into councils profiteering from fines
Urgent action needed to “re-enthuse” private EV buyers, say car makers

Urgent action needed to “re-enthuse” private EV buyers, say car makers
The proportion of EVs sold to private buyers in April slumped 22 per cent compared to April 2023, as EV fleet sales motor ahead
AI drives major rise in car insurance fraud as criminals fake evidence

AI drives major rise in car insurance fraud as criminals fake evidence
Finance firm, Allianz, has found that the number of fraudulent insurance cases regarding doctored photos and video has trebled in the last year
More 20mph speed limits in Glasgow despite UK Government’s ‘Plan for Drivers’

More 20mph speed limits in Glasgow despite UK Government’s ‘Plan for Drivers’
Almost 4,000 additional streets in Glasgow will get a 20mph speed limit, with introductions set to be phased
UK new car buyers love a Mercedes-Benz but Ford is favourite when used

UK new car buyers love a Mercedes-Benz but Ford is favourite when used
Data from YouGov’s BrandIndex shows that Mercedes-Benz is a top choice with new car buyers, with used buyers favouring Ford
On-street Electric Vehicle charging slips off the political agenda for 2 May polls

On-street Electric Vehicle charging slips off the political agenda for 2 May polls
Voters rate council support for EV owners poorly, but election candidates aren’t addressing the issue
UK diesel car market to be “decimated” in 4 years, due to EV laws 

UK diesel car market to be “decimated” in 4 years, due to EV laws
Diesel car market share will fall to as little as three per cent in the next four years due to the “legislative direction” around zero-emissions vehic…
Stable charging costs make EVs look cheaper as petrol prices rise

Stable charging costs make EVs look cheaper as petrol prices rise
The cost of EV charging has remained consistent in the last month, despite surging prices of petrol and diesel.
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?
New Private Parking Code of Practice to enforce grace period for parking fines

New Private Parking Code of Practice to enforce grace period for parking fines
The British Parking Association has announced that it will implement a new Code of Practice for private car parks later this year, with changes to boo…
Record complaints about car repairers blamed on cost-of-living crisis by garage watchdog

Record complaints about car repairers blamed on cost-of-living crisis by garage watchdog
The Motor Ombudsman has recorded its highest quarterly number of complaints about garage repairs, with rising financial pressures cited as the driving…
Faulty smart motorway tech putting drivers in danger

Faulty smart motorway tech putting drivers in danger
BBC’s Panorama finds smart motorway tech is putting drivers at risk every day, with 397 power outages in last two years
Labour to U-turn on 20mph speed limit in Wales after harsh criticism

Labour to U-turn on 20mph speed limit in Wales after harsh criticism
Wales’ Transport Secretary, Ken Skates says Labour will reverse its blanket 20mph rules “as soon as we can”
Government says ‘no’ to new cash incentives for electric car buyers

Government says ‘no’ to new cash incentives for electric car buyers
A Lords Committee report backing car-makers’ calls for discounts to boost EV sales falls on deaf ears
Tesla slashes Supercharger membership cost with 42 sites now open to all EVs

Tesla slashes Supercharger membership cost with 42 sites now open to all EVs
Tesla has cut the costs of its Supercharger Membership, which grants access to lower charging rates, by £2 per month