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Fuel prices hit six-month high after February hike
Petrol prices have reached their highest level since last September, with five consecutive months of increases, according to RAC Fuel Watch.
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Riding an e-scooter could add £1,000 to your car insurance costs before you even pass your test
A recent study found that nearly 800 under-16s have received endorsements for riding private e-scooters illegally over the past four years
Mar 04, 2025
EV owners can avoid paying car tax until 2026 with this legal loophole
If you own an electric car, this could be your last chance to enjoy tax-free driving—so timing is everything.
Mar 03, 2025
Sadiq Khan’s £150m plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street sparks debate
Sadiq Khan has unveiled a £150 million plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street, aiming to boost business and safety, but it has sparked...
Mar 03, 2025
Over 140,000 UK drivers banned – Is your area a hotspot for bad driving?
Over 140,000 UK drivers are currently banned from the roads—up 15% from last year—equating to one in every 374 losing their licence.
Mar 03, 2025
New UK driving rules: What you need to know
What laws are changing and how will they affect drivers?
Mar 03, 2025
Introducing the Leapmotor T03
The new Leapmotor T03 is affordable and perfect as a first car or a school-run workhorse - assuming you're okay with going electric
Feb 28, 2025
Kia PV5: New Electric Van for Less Than a Diesel Ford Transit
The Kia PV5 will make its UK debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham on 29 April
Feb 28, 2025
Fuel duty crisis: How EVs are creating an £8 billion tax black hole
Rachel Reeves has been warned of an £8 billion tax shortfall over five years as declining fuel duty from EV adoption pressures the...
Feb 27, 2025
Tesla sales in Europe drop 45% as buyers turn away from Musk
Tesla has lost over $100 billion in value following a sharp decline in European sales.
Feb 27, 2025
Drunk driver travelled for miles with a missing wheel before being stopped by police
The car didn't stop when the police activated their lights and sirens
Feb 25, 2025
Hi-vis gear might be invisible to modern car braking systems
High-vis clothing is designed to make pedestrians and cyclists more noticeable, but new research suggests it might actually make it harder...
Feb 25, 2025
Chloe Meadows and Lucy-Jo Hudson take the MG ZS Hybrid+ for a spin around London
With its stylish design and eco-friendly perks, the MG ZS Hybrid+ proved to be the perfect city companion
Feb 25, 2025
Drivers Risk £1,000 Fine for Not Reporting Medical Conditions to DVLA
Drivers must report any medical condition or disability that could impact their driving
Feb 25, 2025
New law: 5 years for using gadgets to steal keyless cars
A new law will ban the possession, sale, and distribution of gadgets like signal jammers used to steal keyless cars, with offenders facing...
Feb 24, 2025
Revealed: The mileage milestone that hits your car’s value hardest
Thinking of selling your car? Timing your trade-in based on mileage could save you thousands of pounds
Feb 24, 2025
Are You Risking Your Car Insurance by Ignoring a Recall?
Nearly 75% of recalled vehicles in the UK remain unfixed. If a safety or mechanical fault causes a crash, owners could be held liable
Feb 21, 2025
New hi-tech speed camera vans can catch you from a mile away
Police are rolling out high-tech camera vans and AI-powered surveillance to catch speeders, drink-drivers, and other road offenders from up...
Feb 21, 2025
London parking fines are about to get even more expensive
Councils argue that these increases are necessary to balance budgets, but critics say they will hurt both local businesses and drivers...
Feb 21, 2025
The most dangerous places for car theft in the UK revealed
Car theft is significantly higher in England than the rest of the UK, with 50,734 cars stolen in 2024—eight times more than in Northern...
Feb 21, 2025
UK Taxpayers Fund £500,000 for Electric Cars - For Albanian Prisons
Should the UK government be spending half a million pounds on electric cars for Albanian prisons?
Feb 19, 2025