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TfL cashes in: red route fines soar by 57% in five years
A draft report reveals that TfL earned £83.4 million in fines from Red Routes in 2023/24, translating to approximately £244,000 per mile across 367 miles of these heavily trafficked roads.
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DVLA launches new service to simplify car taxing, even without key documents
You can now tax your vehicle even if you don’t have your V5C logbook or your V11 tax reminder letter.
Oct 02, 2024
Drivers of petrol and diesel cars may face higher fuel taxes to prevent the introduction of taxes on electric vehicles
The report suggests the UK should avoid pay-per-mile road pricing, as it could negatively impact the adoption of electric vehicles
Oct 02, 2024
Pay-Per-Mile rumoured to be imminent but how will it be enforced?
It looks likely motorists will see a significant change in how vehicles are taxed, with changes likely to increase overall costs
Oct 01, 2024
Survey Reveals the Worst Places to Buy a Used Car in the UK
The research focused on the 30 most populated towns and cities, examining their dealerships to calculate the average used car price in each...
Oct 01, 2024
Lorry Falls 18 Metres from M6 Bridge in Cheshire
Fortunately, the driver is not thought to have sustained serious injuries
Oct 01, 2024
UK urged to take action to address 'unprecedented' electric vehicle crisis as drivers resist the transition
The new Labour Government's ambitious targets for zero-emission vehicle sales are in jeopardy
Sep 30, 2024
Tyre Safety Month: Here's All You Need to Know
Tyre Safety Month is spearheaded by TyreSafe, a UK charity founded in 2006, dedicated to tyre safety
Sep 30, 2024
UK government confirms it has no plans to introduce pay-per-mile
Had the scheme been introduced, it could have replaced the current road tax and fuel duty with a pay-as-you-drive system
Sep 30, 2024
UK Car Industry Remains Optimistic Despite August Production Dip
August is typically a slow month for car production due to summer shutdowns for staff holidays and essential factory maintenance.
Sep 26, 2024
Leapmotor T03 Debuts as UK's Second Most Affordable Electric Car
At £15,995, the T03 is the UK's second cheapest EV, only £1,000 more than the Dacia Spring
Sep 25, 2024
Landscape Gardener Goes Viral on TikTok for Planting Flowers in Potholes
Smith-Haggett’s TikTok videos of his efforts have garnered over two million views
Sep 24, 2024
Vehicle recalls surge more than tenfold since 1994
In the first eight months of 2024, nearly 1.1 million cars were recalled, a dramatic increase from only 27 recalls in 1994.
Sep 23, 2024
Changes in the UK auto industry for 2024: what you NEED to know
2024 has brought major changes to the automotive industry, and there are rumours of even more coming soon
Sep 23, 2024
Farewell to the in-car CD player: streaming takes over, but is it safe?
The in-car CD player has officially disappeared from new vehicles, with Subaru being the last to remove it in favour of streaming services,...
Sep 23, 2024
UK fuel prices drop to 3 year low
The RAC expects prices to continue falling through the end of September
Sep 23, 2024
Which car colour offers the best resale value?
Below, we explore the most popular car colours, why they're so common, and which colours tend to hold their value best.
Sep 19, 2024
Red flashing lights approved for breakdown vehicles on UK roads to boost safety
Starting this week, operators can now apply to the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) to use bright red lamps, which were only used by...
Sep 19, 2024
Majority of UK backs special licences for high-performance car drivers
According to the survey, 54% of respondents believe that a specialised licence could help cut down on accidents
Sep 19, 2024
A 'cushty' bargain: Only Fools and Horses' iconic Reliant Regal three-wheeler expected to sell at auction
Previously sold for £36,000, the guide price this time is significantly lower—less than half the amount from three years ago.
Sep 16, 2024
Young drivers spending up to 10% of income on car insurance
According to Confused.com, the average insurance cost for drivers aged 18 to 21 has risen to £2,350, marking a 17% increase from last year.
Sep 16, 2024