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Owners can now subscribe to boost the power of their car… for a fee

From 2026, learners will need to answer questions on CPR and defibrillators

More than 13,000 drivers were pulled over last year for driving unsafe vehicles, but experts warn there are plenty more out there

Consumer reporter Tom Jervis thinks that the long-term repercussions of mass payouts could greatly outweigh the benefits of any potential finance scan…

Almost 400 people died as a result of drink and drug-driving last year, and the government is considering introducing tougher regulations as a result

Zoopla and Vauxhall’s new tool will tell you whether a property has EV charging and where the nearest on-street chargepoint is

The RAC demands car parking firms publish full data on how many fines they issue, and how many they cancel

The average UK electric car now covers more than 10,000 miles per year, a similar amount to the average diesel.

A voluntary redundancy scheme will see 500 managerial positions cut at Jaguar Land Rover

Drivers are now paying as much as £1 per minute to drop off passengers at UK airports

The Government’s proposed car parking ruleset is designed to protect drivers, but experts worry it doesn’t go far enough

If using renewable energy-based hydrogen, the ICCT says fuel cell vehicles could give off 79 per cent fewer emissions over their lifespans than ICE ca…

More than a third of councils don’t offer accessible charging infrastructure, with this making up just two per cent of the UK’s EV chargers

Quicker journeys should help kick-start economic growth, according to the Government

The Competition and Markets Authority’s new report shows wide retailer margins continue to keep fuel prices high

EV sales have leapt up in the first half of 2025, although numbers remain behind Government targets

The police are calling for witnesses after North Yorkshire’s first speed camera was vandalised almost immediately after it was installed

New figures show that 40 per cent of drivers speed on both motorways and in 30mph zones, with even more doing so in 20mph areas

Kia’s new app sends data to your insurance provider in order to receive usage-based premiums

The UK car industry has set out its plan for success following the government’s Industrial Strategy announcement

Increasing numbers of cyclists are posting footage of careless driving through the police’s Operation Snap scheme – and prosecutions are rising

Developed in collaboration a Swedish clean-tech firm, natural fibres are said to be just as strong and lightweight as carbon alternatives, plus more s…

Parts for dozens of Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat models of up to 10 years old will be available to order from the new centre in Cheshire

The increase in the Dartford Crossing toll is designed to help manage demand and will come into effect in September

More M25 chaos is in store for drivers as the latest closure kicks off at 9pm on Friday

Overall funding for the DfT has reduced, but billions of pounds have been set aside for road maintenance and the EV transition

Uber will begin its pilot scheme in Spring 2026 thanks to new legislation passed by the Government

Almost all crashes result in wiring looms needing to be replaced, which is representative of how reliant new cars are on technology

CarPlay is getting a new look and will soon be able to provide even more information at a glance

Manufacturers believe the UK’s lack of hydrogen filling stations could negatively effect the transport sector

FCA warns that using a claim firm could see consumers lose up to 30 per cent of their winnings if car finance redress scheme is implemented

Editor Paul Barker thinks the London Congestion Charge price increase is another example of motorists being seen as a cash cow by Governments

Tesla struggles in new Euro NCAP driver-assistance tests with Autopilot name deemed “inappropriate” by safety body

Internal distractions, such as chatting to a passenger, led to 940 road casualties in 2023, including 81 fatalities

More than 1,600 people died on UK roads last year, which is a one per cent increase over 2023