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Car manufacturers Polestar and Rivian say the industry needs to do more to tackle climate change

A new initiative is set to give opportunities to youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds

Seat belts became compulsory in the UK on 31 January 1983, but 40 years on many drivers think the rules are too lenient

One council received £2million in fines from a single LTN in four months, with residents complaining of increased congestion

Trial scheme reducing motorway speed limits to 60mph to tackle pollution has overrun, despite lack of evidence over effectiveness

Andy Palmer believes this could be the beginning of the end for Britain’s car industry unless some significant changes are made

Despite global supply chain shortages impacting the car market across the board, Dacia strengthened its sales and posted record-breaking market shares…

BMW is to prioritise sales to retail and corporate customers as supply chain issues continue to be felt

Northamptonshire Police admits that the unmarked van is “unusual”, but argues it will reduce road deaths and injuries

The Environmental Audit Committee highlights 10-point plan for reducing oil dependency from European sustainable transport group

Report from Advanced Propulsion Centre suggests electric cars are too expensive for British and European consumers in the current economic climate

The conventional steering wheel is now a retrofit option as Tesla Model S and Model X go beyond a yoke

“Current affairs editor Tristan Shale-Hester believes we could learn a thing or two from our European neighbours when it comes to building and maintai…

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler believes that the government needs to start spending in order to make the UK more attractive to carmakers and prospective…

A shortage of new cars means many people are extending lease deals, but they could have to fix a car they don’t own if the warranty expires

Research shows 72 per cent of drivers have had a near-miss, while drivers also estimate that they see around 14 incidents of illegal driving every wee…

Police forces are failing to enforce red ‘X’ offences on smart motorways as effectively as first hoped, a Government minister has revealed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pilot scheme sees internal combustion engined vehicles charged between £2 and £10 per day to drive in Oxford city centre

With a residents parking permit you can park your car in the Controlled Permit Zone where you live. But you need to apply for one first…

Everything you need to know about so-called ‘4D’ number plates, including whether you’re allowed to have them on your car

Police Federation's top cop speaks out against the reduction in traffic police numbers on UK roads after an exclusive Auto Express investigation

2021 closed with scrap cars making an average of £260 - but we’re holding onto old cars longer

You no longer need to take an extra test to tow a trailer, irrespective of when you passed your driving test

What is E10 fuel and will your car run on it? Here’s everything you need to know about E10...

Cybex looks to crack the problem with airbags in child car seats

England will be the first country in the world to introduce mandatory electric car charging points for new-build homes