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A big drop in UK car production, for all the right reasons
UK vehicle production February 2026: SMMT figures reveal a 17.2% drop as plant restructuring hits output. See the impact on EV manufacturing and export markets.
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UK’s worst cities for parking revealed – as parking anxiety hits record highs
Struggling with parking anxiety? New data reveals why UK parking spaces are too small for modern cars and identifies the best and worst...
Mar 27, 2026
Is the manual gearbox going extinct? Only 23% of new cars keep gear stick
New data reveals only 23% of new cars have a gear stick. See the full list of manual cars left and what the 2030 ban means for you.
Mar 27, 2026
MG's Electrified Future: Two Conversations on Batteries, Hybrids and Innovation
In two separate conversations, our motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay spoke with Dr Li Zheng, MG Global Chief Battery Scientist, and Dr Qiu...
Mar 26, 2026
Inside the Creative Mind
MG's Global Design Chief Jozef Kabaň Talks Design Vision with Tim Barnes-Clay.
Mar 26, 2026
Electric Truck Grant 2026: How UK fleets can claim £81,000 off new HGVs
Save up to £81,000 with the Zero Emissions Truck and Van grant. Discover how the new £1bn UK investment and Depot Charging Scheme help...
Mar 25, 2026
Fuel rationing in Europe could start by April, Shell CEO warns
Will fuel rationing in the UK start soon? Shell's CEO warns of April shortages as the Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens $150 oil and a...
Mar 25, 2026
New Freelander electric SUV: 2026 reveal date confirmed
The new Freelander electric SUV returns in 2026. Discover the JLR and Chery joint venture details, the UK release date, and how this EV SUV...
Mar 25, 2026
UK fuel price increases: Iran conflict costs drivers £307m
UK fuel price increases following the Iran conflict have cost drivers £307m. See why petrol hit 146.4p and what the CMA profiteering...
Mar 25, 2026
Fuel rationing in Slovenia : 50-litre limit for drivers
Slovenia fuel rationing: Private drivers limited to 50 litres daily as fuel tourism from Austria spikes. See how Robert Golob’s policy...
Mar 24, 2026
DVSA changes 2026: What learners need to know about the new test booking rules
New driving test booking system changes 2026: DVSA restricts test swaps and bans instructor bookings to slash 22-week wait times and stop...
Mar 24, 2026
New 2028 Mercedes A-Class to Take on Audi A2 with Hybrid and Electric Options
Next-generation A-Class will retain its hatchback design, gain raised ride height for EVs, and share a platform with the new CLA.
Mar 24, 2026
Preston bus gate becomes Britain’s biggest money-maker, generating £4,200 a day in fines
A single 96-metre stretch of road is issuing more penalties than anywhere else in the UK, leaving drivers frustrated and councils defending...
Mar 24, 2026
Pay-per-mile tax fears put half of UK drivers off switching to electric cars
Will a pay-per-mile tax on electric cars in the UK stall the EV transition? See why 55% of drivers are worried and what the eVED scheme...
Mar 24, 2026
Driverless Cars Could Hit London Streets This Year - Are We Ready?
Waymo, Google’s self-driving car division, plans to start autonomous rides in London by late 2026, but questions remain about safety,...
Mar 23, 2026
Sadiq Khan Introduces Next-Gen Speed Cameras Across London to Crack Down on Dangerous Driving
Transport for London rolls out hi-tech radar cameras that operate without flashes or road markings, making it harder for motorists to evade...
Mar 23, 2026
The real impact of 20mph zones in Britain: slower roads, bigger bills
Are 20mph speed limits UK wide becoming the new norm? Discover the latest on speeding fines, road safety stats, and why 21mph could cost you...
Mar 23, 2026
Opinion: UK fuel prices are soaring - should we be doing more domestically to mitigate global trends?
Rising petrol and diesel costs are putting pressure on households and businesses, with global markets and domestic policy both playing a...
Mar 23, 2026
One street, £4,200 a day: the UK’s most profitable bus gate exposed
Is the Corporation Street bus gate in Preston a council cash cow? See how this bus lane rakes in £1.5m a year and how to avoid the £35...
Mar 23, 2026
UK road tax 2026: New VED rates see drivers paying up to £790 a year
UK road tax price rises are here. See the new VED rates for 2026, the £50,000 EV surcharge threshold, and how much your car tax will cost...
Mar 20, 2026
WARNING: Record speeding fines + phone/drink drive crackdown hits UK
Record 2.5 million speeding offences in England and Wales revealed in latest Home Office data. See how Fixed Penalty Notice trends and...
Mar 20, 2026