Consumer

Charging firm becomes first to co-operate with independent assessment of UK EV charging accessibility

Official data suggests the expansion of the ultra-low emission zone to the entirety of inner London has had no impact on emissions

New tech allows drivers to activate charging using a smartphone app from inside their cars

The end of term is set to spark the busiest school holiday getaway since 2014

The Competition Authority says most retailers have passed on Rishi Sunak’s duty cut to drivers, but prices remain a ‘cause for concern’

Only 28 per cent of stolen vehicles in 2021 were recovered, down from 80% in 2006

Rolling roadblocks cause congestion on motorways around the country as drivers protest the high cost of fuel

A new independent body modelled on the Air, Marine and Rail Investigation Branches aims to cut UK road casualties

High energy prices are hurting car brands at a time when other costs are growing as a result of the switch to electric cars

Transport for London is the first local authority to begin issuing its own cycle lane fines under new rules. Others are set to follow. 

A new law makes causing death by careless driving equivalent to manslaughter, with tougher potential sentencing

Mercedes says rust could cause affect the brake booster on three older models and has issued a recall

91,000 drivers - and lawyers - to share payout after Volkswagen opts to avoid court hearing

As the public calls for action, the treasury points to ‘savings’ from a 2010 fuel price escalator freeze

Imperium Drive is aiming to shake up the ride-hailing market with its remote-driving cars. We visited the company to find out about the plan and the t…

Drivers are being urged to get training for safety reasons - after the government scrapped compulsory trailer towing tests

Pilot scheme to open up Tesla-only charging network to all electric cars lands at selected UK locations

New police guidance for reporting will see a big rise in speeding recorded as a cause of car crashes

The average age of cars on UK roads has increased, with 80 per cent being between six and 10 years old

Bugs Matter project shows flying insect numbers have fallen by almost 60 per cent in 20 years

We call for changes to make the government-backed BSI chargepoint guidelines fit for purpose

Mechanical Engineering Industry Association criticises EU plan for phasing out of internal combustion engines in cars

Official figures reveal 29 per cent more electric vehicles were sold in March 2022 than new public chargers were installed

Concerns over “Big Brother in your cockpit” as speeding drivers could hear alarms or see engine power reduced

Over one in seven speeding tickets were cancelled in 2021, with administrative errors and stolen vehicles among the most common reasons

Developers of a new controversial app called Speedcam Anywhere have hidden their identities following alleged abusive emails

Public electric car chargepoints requiring mobile phone apps to use are causing problems when installed in areas with poor reception

Research suggests 20 percent of motorists risk endangering other road users and pedestrians by not knowing rule changes

What are the new rules around using mobile phones when driving? We explain the laws on hands free phone use for drivers

Rishi Sunak introduces the biggest UK fuel duty cut ever, but prices will remain high

One in three people say Covid has made them appreciate more the freedom and independence cars bring

Charge point installer calls for a ‘step change’ in roll-out, as UK car-to-charger ratio declines

A new report casts doubt on claims that EV tyres and brakes produce more particulates than those of petrol and diesel cars

Leading channel ferry company sacks 800 staff and cancels all sailings

Mike Rutherford says a litre of petrol could soon hit £2 and suggests ways motorists can fight increasing costs

89 per cent of drivers support use of speed cameras to check insurance, MOT and road tax.