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Car insurance premiums up £76 in first two weeks of February 

Car insurance premiums up £76 in first two weeks of February
Car insurance costs spike by 12 per cent in response to new FCA rules to make insurance fairer.
Clean Air Zones: Oxford ZEZ pilot goes live

Clean Air Zones: Oxford ZEZ pilot goes live
Pilot scheme sees internal combustion engined vehicles charged between £2 and £10 per day to drive in Oxford city centre
MG curbs petrol car orders due to “short-term” supply issues

MG curbs petrol car orders due to “short-term” supply issues
British brand suggests its dealers should instead encourage electric and hybrid models to prospective petrol MG buyers
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric earns five-star rating in latest Euro NCAP safety tests

Renault Megane E-Tech Electric earns five-star rating in latest Euro NCAP safety tests
Impressive performance comes after the electric Renault Zoe was awarded zero stars in in 2021; other new models rated in latest round of testing
Car dealer for the day: inside car sales and aftersales at a franchised showroom

Car dealer for the day: inside car sales and aftersales at a franchised showroom
We play the part of car dealer and find out how dealerships have coped with Covid, the semiconductor shortage and new ways of doing business
Corn-based ethanol biofuel is less eco-friendly than petrol

Corn-based ethanol biofuel is less eco-friendly than petrol
A study from the US suggests mixing corn-based ethanol into petrol to make biofuel may not be as environmentally friendly as previously thought
SMMT calls for independent electric car charge point regulator

SMMT calls for independent electric car charge point regulator
Industry body publishes seven-point plan for ensuring EV charging is affordable, available and accessible
Used car sales up 11.5% in 2021

Used car sales up 11.5% in 2021
UK used car market grew in 2021, but remains 5.5 per cent down on pre-Covid five-year average
Private parking PCNs to be capped at £50

Private parking PCNs to be capped at £50
New details emerge of Government’s Parking Code of Practice, aimed at protecting motorists from unfair private parking rules
Energy price cap: electric car home charging costs to rise by £200

Energy price cap: electric car home charging costs to rise by £200
The increase to Ofgem’s energy price cap may push up home charging costs for electric car drivers
Resident parking permits: how do they work and can you get one?

Resident parking permits: how do they work and can you get one?
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…
UK Tesla Model S recalled over bonnet latch safety 

UK Tesla Model S recalled over bonnet latch safety
Faulty bonnet latch could cause Tesla Model S ‘frunk’ to fly open, and at least one UK customer has had a close call
Laws planned for easier prosecution of dangerous cyclists 

Laws planned for easier prosecution of dangerous cyclists
The Transport Secretary announces his intention to crack down on dangerous cycling as new Highway Code changes come into force
Drivers in the south paying more to use cheapest EV chargers

Drivers in the south paying more to use cheapest EV chargers
Drivers in the south of England are paying around a quarter more to use the cheapest EV chargers than those in the north and Wales
Users of self-driving cars should not be held legally responsible, report suggests

Users of self-driving cars should not be held legally responsible, report suggests
Clear distinction needed between driver assistance features and fully autonomous systems, says independent body
Driving test changes: plan for 28-day wait before learners can re-book tests

Driving test changes: plan for 28-day wait before learners can re-book tests
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency seeks to discourage learner drivers from booking their test before they’re ready
Driveway rentals net homeowners £26m in 2021

Driveway rentals net homeowners £26m in 2021
Astute homeowners pocketed £26million in 2021 by charging for parking
What are 4D number plates and are they legal?

What are 4D number plates and are they legal?
Everything you need to know about so-called ‘4D’ number plates, including whether you’re allowed to have them on your car
37 per cent rise in public electric car chargers

37 per cent rise in public electric car chargers
Figures for 2021 show London is well ahead, with twice as many electric car public chargers as next-best Scotland
EXCLUSIVE: Road police cuts slammed as UK road deaths rise

EXCLUSIVE: Road police cuts slammed as UK road deaths rise
Police Federation's top cop speaks out against the reduction in traffic police numbers on UK roads after an exclusive Auto Express investigation
Toyota and Lexus launch new Amazon parts shop

Toyota and Lexus launch new Amazon parts shop
The Toyota online shop is open 24/7, selling general spares, replacement parts, accessories and heritage components
Man injured on illegal e-scooter makes insurance claim in landmark case

Man injured on illegal e-scooter makes insurance claim in landmark case
A man in his fifties is taking his injury claim to court after being knocked off an illegal e-scooter by a London bus
Scrap car prices at record highs, says leading recycler

Scrap car prices at record highs, says leading recycler
2021 closed with scrap cars making an average of £260 - but we’re holding onto old cars longer
Khan seeks to ‘significantly reduce car use’ as congestion costs London £1.5bn a year

Khan seeks to ‘significantly reduce car use’ as congestion costs London £1.5bn a year
Calls for Mayor of London to streamline congestion charge and ULEZ into single road charging system to tackle congestion
Traffic cop numbers plunge as dash-cam policing takes over

Traffic cop numbers plunge as dash-cam policing takes over
Police use portal to review evidence uploaded by drivers as traffic cop numbers decrease
Delayed trailer test law changes come into force

Delayed trailer test law changes come into force
You no longer need to take an extra test to tow a trailer, irrespective of when you passed your driving test
London Congestion Charge hours reduced but price stays at £15

London Congestion Charge hours reduced but price stays at £15
The £15 Congestion Charge for driving into central London will apply between 7am and 6pm on weekdays and 12pm to 6pm at weekends
E10 petrol explained: checker tool, UK prices and is it OK for your car?

E10 petrol explained: checker tool, UK prices and is it OK for your car?
What is E10 fuel and will your car run on it? Here’s everything you need to know about E10...
Gridserve announces raft of new motorway electric car charging hubs

Gridserve announces raft of new motorway electric car charging hubs
Gridserve planning a total of 20 Electric Hubs and six Electric Forecourts, with 13 sites already under construction
World's first full-body airbag child car seat in action

World's first full-body airbag child car seat in action
Cybex looks to crack the problem with airbags in child car seats
Measures needed to keep older drivers safe, say experts

Measures needed to keep older drivers safe, say experts
Fatal car accidents involving drivers aged 70 to 79 are expected to rise by 40 per cent over the next 20 years
Stellantis plans huge revenues with new software-driven cars

Stellantis plans huge revenues with new software-driven cars
Stellantis says it’ll rake in more than €20 billion in annual revenues by 2030 thanks to its new technology and subscription services
Nearly two percent of UK vehicles are dodging road tax, survey shows

Nearly two percent of UK vehicles are dodging road tax, survey shows
Latest DVLA figures suggest a small rise in unlicensed vehicle use, amounting to £119m in potential lost revenue
Drivers hit by ‘hidden’ charges in car insurance small print

Drivers hit by ‘hidden’ charges in car insurance small print
A new survey shows that Brits are coughing up a third of their car insurance premiums on ‘hidden fees’
Dashcam-upload portal reports spike in ‘dangerous driving’ videos

Dashcam-upload portal reports spike in ‘dangerous driving’ videos
Big increase in citizen policing on British roads pays dividends for hard-pressed police forces
BMW tops assisted-driving rankings in latest Thatcham and EuroNCAP assessment

BMW tops assisted-driving rankings in latest Thatcham and EuroNCAP assessment
Testers give assistance packages a ‘thumbs up’ despite concerns they could mislead drivers into losing concentration