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BMW to launch first hydrogen fuel cell in 2028
The X5 SUV is expected to be the first model to feature the new hydrogen powertrain
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Volvo delays full EV transition amid slowing demand and market challenges
The Swedish brand is the latest in a growing list of major automakers reversing their EV plans.
Sep 05, 2024
OMODA E5 Preview
Chery recently ushered in a new dual-brand, OMODA & JAECOO, across a swathe of markets
Sep 03, 2024
Introducing OMODA to the UK - and its first model - the OMODA 5
UK OMODA 5 models are available in two highly specified trim levels
Sep 03, 2024
Famous junkyard collection is going to auction
After decades of neglect under the California sun, these highly coveted classic cars are finally headed to auction
Sep 03, 2024
National Travel Survey shows public still lacks viable alternatives to driving
Car journeys in England rose 6% in 2023, but still below pre-pandemic levels
Aug 30, 2024
UK drivers brace for fuel price hike: major changes coming in autumn budget
UK drivers may face a fuel duty increase in the upcoming Autumn Budget, as the government addresses a £22 billion financial gap
Aug 29, 2024
UK drivers hit with £1 billion in fines from UK low emission zones
Low emission zones across the UK have generated over £1 billion in charges and fines since 2019, with London’s ULEZ being the largest...
Aug 27, 2024
Councils to gain authority over 20mph and low-traffic zones
Transport secretary, Louise Haigh, promises full support for councils adopting Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
Aug 22, 2024
Labour to reinstate 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars: What it means for drivers and the auto industry
With Labour now set to restore the 2030 ban, the focus will be on how the government supports both manufacturers and consumers during the...
Aug 22, 2024
Expect record traffic this August bank holiday: 19.2 million road trips planned
These are the exact times you must avoid the roads to escape huge delays...
Aug 20, 2024
Drivers ignoring merge rules add to holiday traffic chaos, study finds
Many believe it’s polite not to merge lanes at the last opportunity, despite the Highway Code advising to wait until the final merging...
Aug 20, 2024
Pay-per-mile road tax: a costly hit for rural drivers?
A new tax based on how many miles you drive would hit rural drivers the hardest, with some facing annual costs of around £600, while the...
Aug 20, 2024
UK drivers hit with £5 billion in parking fines amid broken crackdown on private firms
Despite a 2019 law intended to curb aggressive tactics by private parking companies, they are still on track to issue 13 million fines this...
Aug 19, 2024
London’s Ulez scrappage scheme set to end next month
The deadline to apply is 7 September, and TfL guarantees that any application submitted before then will be processed and reviewed for...
Aug 19, 2024
Rising QR code scams at car parks: how to protect yourself
Scammers target car parks by placing fake QR codes over real payment machines, leading drivers to fraudulent websites where their bank...
Aug 15, 2024
BMW CEO criticises EU's ban on petrol and diesel cars
Zipse believes the EU Commission isn't doing enough to develop these e-fuels
Aug 13, 2024
Fundraiser to replace carer's vehicle burned in rar-right riots
However, the fundraiser has faced several setbacks
Aug 13, 2024
Jaguar pauses sales for a year as it transitions to all-electric luxury brand
While other manufacturers like Fiat, Ford, Renault, and Porsche are slowing down their electric plans, Jaguar is doubling down, aiming to go...
Aug 13, 2024
Drivers could save £70 million on GAP insurance following the implementation of new consumer protection laws
These changes, part of the Consumer Duty legislation, aim to ensure that companies prioritise customers' needs over profit-driven incentives
Aug 13, 2024
New rule changes could lead to e-bikes being banned from pavement parking due to riders 'causing difficulties' for pedestrians
Modifications that allow the bike to exceed this speed can result in fines and bike confiscation
Aug 13, 2024