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Manual handbrakes are going extinct
Fewer than 1 in 10 cars in showrooms still have a manual handbrake. Which cars still offer one in 2024?
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Nissan warns UK Government: strict EV targets could cost thousands of jobs
Nissan just dropped a huge warning to the UK government, saying plans for zero-emission car targets could seriously hurt the country’s car...
Nov 21, 2024
Pothole compensation claims more than double in 2023—but good luck getting paid
Pothole compensation claims in the UK more than doubled from 2022 to 2023, but most councils reject the majority of claims, with payouts...
Nov 21, 2024
UK ministers stand firm against car industry's push to relax EV sales penalties
The UK government is holding its ground on EV sales targets despite carmakers’ calls to postpone steep fines until 2026, prompting...
Nov 21, 2024
UK driver keeps licence despite 229 penalty points
Driving loopholes: How some UK drivers keep their licences despite shocking penalty points
Nov 19, 2024
Jaguar Unveils New Logo and Branding as Part of EV Reinvention
The company is going all-in on an electric future, committing to phase out petrol and diesel engines four years ahead of the UK government's...
Nov 19, 2024
These Cars Will Cost £5,490 to Tax Next Year
The steepest tax hikes will target cars with CO2 emissions over 255g/km, categorising them into the highest VED band
Nov 19, 2024
Diesel Drivers Face Tax Hikes as Government Reclassifies Double-Cab Pickups
From April 2025, pickups will no longer benefit from their previous tax treatment
Nov 19, 2024
Why failing the driving theory test is more common than ever—and how to beat the odds
In 2023-24, pass rates hit their second-lowest point on record
Nov 18, 2024
Government considers easing ZEV rules in talks with auto leaders
Struggling to meet EV targets, car manufacturers push for adjustments amid stagnating sales
Nov 18, 2024
Half of Gen Z drivers name their cars – Can you guess the favourite?
Discover the quirky, nostalgic, and powerful names Gen Z and Millennials are giving their cars—and the memories that drive them.
Nov 15, 2024
Rachel Reeves’ Car Tax Reforms May Lead to Hybrid Company Cars Leaving the UK
This tax increase is among the biggest shifts in company car taxation in recent years, affecting thousands of hybrid drivers across the UK.
Nov 14, 2024
How social media scams are tricking young drivers into fake car insurance
Nearly 1 in 3 young drivers are falling for ‘ghost broking’ scams online—here’s how to spot fake insurance and stay protected.
Nov 12, 2024
59 cars facing £2,745 road tax increase from April 2025 - luxury and high performance vehicles hit hardest
The new policy will target cars emitting more than 255g/km of CO2, resulting in a staggering rise in road tax costs, which will increase by...
Nov 12, 2024
Drivers hit with £4.1 million in wrongful Dartford Crossing fines after system switch-up
Thousands of drivers were mistakenly fined after a new payment system at the Dartford Crossing went haywire—here's what happened and how...
Nov 11, 2024
Revealed: UK's worst hotspots for uninsured drivers
Uninsured or hit-and-run incidents occur on average every 20 minutes in the UK
Nov 11, 2024
How Donald Trump’s election victory impacts the global automotive industry
European automakers face financial uncertainty as Trump’s policies on trade, tariffs, and electric vehicles raise concerns for the...
Nov 07, 2024
MP pushes for hefty fines on utility companies that cause endless traffic delays
MP Mark Francois calls for stricter regulations and higher penalties to tackle roadwork overruns and ease congestion for frustrated drivers
Nov 07, 2024
Fuel prices stay at 3-year low with tax freeze extension by Reeves
Fuel prices average 135.2p per litre, following the Chancellor's decision to freeze fuel duty for another year despite recent oil price...
Nov 07, 2024
Hyundai unveils new concept hydrogen fuel cell vehicle
We’re committed to a future where hydrogen is used by everyone, everywhere
Nov 07, 2024
MotorEasy’s Free 30-Day GAP Insurance: Extra Protection Without Extra Cost
If you’re buying a car soon or just did, MotorEasy’s free 30-day GAP insurance offer is an easy way to add valuable protection
Nov 06, 2024