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EU scraps 2035 petrol and diesel car ban – will the UK follow?
The EU has scrapped its 2035 petrol and diesel car ban, reopening the debate over the future of EVs and whether the UK will follow.
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The Lexus LFA is back – now fully electric
The Lexus LFA returns as a fully electric supercar with cutting-edge design and tech
Dec 16, 2025
Regit partners with Jaecoo to deliver Christmas magic to Haven House in new festive film
Regit, Jaecoo, Big John, and Chloe Meadows brought festive joy to Haven House Children’s Hospice with gifts and holiday fun.
Dec 16, 2025
Next-gen Porsche 718 EVs reworked to run on petrol
Porsche will make the next-gen 718 Boxster and Cayman petrol-powered, reversing its EV-only plans.
Dec 16, 2025
SNP drops 50mph limit plan after spending £500,000
SNP ministers have scrapped plans to cut the single carriageway speed limit to 50mph after strong public opposition.
Dec 16, 2025
Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021
Thousands of drivers may have speeding fines cancelled due to a camera fault on UK roads.
Dec 16, 2025
Kemi Badenoch says Conservatives would scrap petrol and diesel car ban
Kemi Badenoch says the Conservatives would scrap the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban.
Dec 15, 2025
AI roadside cameras should go nationwide to tackle phone use and seat belt offences, report says
A new safety report urges ministers to roll out AI roadside cameras across the UK to catch more drivers using their phones or failing to...
Dec 12, 2025
One driver every six hours caught at 112mph or more, FOI data reveals
Over three million UK drivers were caught speeding last year, including 1,570 at 112mph or more.
Dec 12, 2025
UK under pressure to rethink 2035 petrol and diesel car ban as EU drops its deadline
Ed Miliband faces calls to rethink the UK’s 2035 petrol and diesel ban after the EU scraps its own deadline.
Dec 12, 2025
One in 15 cars may be using ‘ghost plates’ that help criminals dodge ANPR cameras, researchers warn
A report warns one in 15 vehicles may use ghost or cloned plates to evade ANPR cameras, posing safety and security risks.
Dec 10, 2025
Labour urged to rethink 2030 petrol and diesel car ban as EU prepares major delay
Labour faces pressure to delay the 2030 petrol and diesel ban as the EU prepares to move its deadline to 2040.
Dec 08, 2025
More than two-fifths of new drivers admit to using their phone behind the wheel
Over two-fifths of young drivers admit to using their phones while driving, raising major safety concerns.
Dec 08, 2025
Kia previews its future with striking four-door super-GT concept
Kia unveils the Vision Meta Turismo, a sharp four-door GT concept that previews its future EV design.
Dec 05, 2025
New Toyota GR GT revealed: 641bhp V8 hybrid supercar arrives in 2027
Toyota’s 641bhp GR GT supercar lands in 2027 with race-bred V8 hybrid power and lightweight engineering.
Dec 05, 2025
Drivers warned to expect an expensive Christmas at the pumps as fuel prices rise fastest in 18 months
Fuel prices are climbing fast, with petrol and diesel at their highest in months. Drivers face a pricier Christmas at the pumps.
Dec 04, 2025
Omoda 7 vs Jaecoo 7 vs Chery Tiggo 7: Which Affordable SUV Should You Choose?
We compare the Omoda 7, Jaecoo 7, and Chery Tiggo 7 in design, space, performance, and price.
Dec 04, 2025
Millions of hybrid drivers could face double tax under new pay-per-mile EV plan
UK hybrid drivers could face double tax under the new pay-per-mile EV plan.
Dec 04, 2025
Zipcar, the world’s biggest car-sharing company, is shutting down its UK operation at the end of the year.
Zipcar will shut down its UK service by year-end, ending access to its London car-sharing fleet.
Dec 03, 2025
Most drivers want alcolocks fitted to drink-drivers’ cars, survey suggests
Most UK drivers support fitting alcolocks to the cars of drink-drivers, with new survey results showing strong backing for tougher,...
Dec 01, 2025
Petrol, diesel and electric car drivers issued urgent warning as new HMRC rules start today
HMRC has introduced new advisory fuel rates from December 1, 2025, affecting company car drivers. Most rates remain the same, with the only...
Dec 01, 2025