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UK drivers risk instant MOT failure due to common - and avoidable - tyre faults
Avoid MOT failure with simple tyre checks. Learn how pressure, tread depth and sidewall damage can affect your test and keep your car road-safe.
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UK drivers risk instant MOT failure due to common - and avoidable - tyre faults
Fuel duty cut could expire - costing drivers an extra £100 a year
Fuel duty cut could expire - costing drivers an extra £100 a year
Drivers could face £100 a year in extra costs if the 5p fuel duty cut ends, raising pump prices and household bills, warns the Road Haulage...
Oct 22, 2025
Driving us potty: Pothole-related breakdowns jump by 25% in just one year
Driving us potty: Pothole-related breakdowns jump by 25% in just one year
Pothole-related breakdowns in the UK have surged by 25% in a year, costing drivers up to £590. RAC urges councils to invest in long-term...
Oct 22, 2025
Do roads become more dangerous after the clocks go back?
Do roads become more dangerous after the clocks go back?
Road crashes spike after the clocks go back, with evening collisions rising 11% and fatalities 33% more likely in the dark. Here’s why...
Oct 22, 2025
Car part thieves shift focus as catalytic converter thefts plummet
Car part thieves shift focus as catalytic converter thefts plummet
Thieves abandon catalytic converters as tougher crackdowns take effect and turn their attention to valuable EV charging cables
Oct 21, 2025
Cost of MOTs could rise as Government reviews £54.85 price cap
Cost of MOTs could rise as Government reviews £54.85 price cap
The Government is reviewing the £54.85 MOT cap for the first time in 16 years, with potential price rises and new EV and safety tech checks...
Oct 21, 2025
Motability under review as Reeves considers cutting tax perks for disabled drivers
Motability under review as Reeves considers cutting tax perks for disabled drivers
The Chancellor is exploring changes that could remove tax-free benefits and ban luxury car leases to save more than £1 billion
Oct 21, 2025
AI traffic cameras catch thousands of drivers using phones at the wheel
AI traffic cameras catch thousands of drivers using phones at the wheel
New Acusensus cameras expose widespread illegal phone use at the wheel and drive significant behavioural change among motorists
Oct 21, 2025
Oxford introduces £5 congestion charge this month – tougher scheme planned for next year
Oxford introduces £5 congestion charge this month – tougher scheme planned for next year
A new £5 congestion charge launches in Oxford on 29 October, sparking local backlash
Oct 21, 2025
Toyota FJ Cruiser unveiled as a petrol-powered rival to the Defender 90
Toyota FJ Cruiser unveiled as a petrol-powered rival to the Defender 90
Retro-inspired 4x4 brings back the FJ name with petrol power and Defender 90-rivalling capability
Oct 21, 2025
Cardiff could introduce higher parking charges for SUVs
Cardiff could introduce higher parking charges for SUVs
Drivers of larger and more polluting vehicles could soon face higher parking costs under Cardiff’s new 10-year plan to cut congestion and...
Oct 16, 2025
Penalty Points Surge by 12% in a Year as Speeding Drivers Dominate Offence List
Penalty Points Surge by 12% in a Year as Speeding Drivers Dominate Offence List
New figures reveal a 12% rise in driving penalty points, with speeding offences and repeat offenders fuelling the surge across Britain
Oct 16, 2025
Subaru revives STI with bold EV and petrol concepts
Subaru revives STI with bold EV and petrol concepts
The new Performance-E and Performance-B concepts mark a fresh direction for Subaru’s iconic performance brand - blending electric...
Oct 15, 2025
Toyota’s tiny EV gets a boost from UK funding
Toyota’s tiny EV gets a boost from UK funding
£15m government investment brings Toyota’s FT-Me concept closer to production in Derbyshire
Oct 15, 2025
You now have a one in seven chance of buying a dud used car as fraud sweeps the second-hand market
You now have a one in seven chance of buying a dud used car as fraud sweeps the second-hand market
Experts warn that car clocking and VIN tampering are more common than ever - costing UK motorists millions and putting unsafe vehicles back...
Oct 15, 2025
Mercedes doubles down on oversized grilles with bold new Vision Iconic concept
Mercedes doubles down on oversized grilles with bold new Vision Iconic concept
Retro-inspired coupe previews the brand’s future design and tech ambitions
Oct 14, 2025
Drivers warned about new speeding technology rolling out across UK roads
Drivers warned about new speeding technology rolling out across UK roads
Screen-free gadget aims to curb speeding and cut driver distractions as UK speeding fines surge.
Oct 14, 2025
Experts urge Rachel Reeves to back petrol and diesel drivers in Autumn Budget - ‘Time to act!’
Experts urge Rachel Reeves to back petrol and diesel drivers in Autumn Budget - ‘Time to act!’
Experts say the Chancellor must modernise fuel duty and reward cleaner fuels in the Autumn Budget - warning that simply freezing rates is...
Oct 14, 2025
Jaecoo 8 SUV coming to the UK in 2026 as Skoda Kodiaq rival
Jaecoo 8 SUV coming to the UK in 2026 as Skoda Kodiaq rival
Flagship SUV promises high-end tech, luxury features and competitive pricing
Oct 14, 2025
Residents say new ‘giant Wotsit’ road markings are causing chaos in Birkenhead
Residents say new ‘giant Wotsit’ road markings are causing chaos in Birkenhead
Birkenhead locals slam new bright orange “Wotsit” road markings, calling them messy and confusing, while the council insists they’ll...
Oct 13, 2025
TikTok scammers selling fake UK driving licenses for up to £800
TikTok scammers selling fake UK driving licenses for up to £800
Victims are being tricked into paying hundreds of pounds, as scammers claim to have DVLA “insiders” to make the process look legitimate.
Oct 13, 2025
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