Highway Code rule that could see drivers face £2,500 fine if broken
Motorists could be fined or even banned from hitting the roads
Drivers urged to leave one item at home today by AA due to Storm Chandra
The AA has issued urgent advice to motorists to remove roof boxes before driving as Storm Chandra hits the UK with winds of up to 80mph in parts of Wales and Cornwall
First part of UK to restrict new drivers confirms 2026 date for rules
There will be night-time driving and passenger restrictions for new drivers under 24
Drivers warned breaking '5pm' Highway Code rule 'could invalidate car insurance'
People might find themselves breaking the rule once the sun starts to set
DVLA rule means drivers younger than 70 hit with extra charges
DVLA guidance is different for motorists aged 69 and under
Electric vehicle earns 'Car of the Year' award and it's not a Porsche, Tesla, or Audi
Motoring publication WhatCar? has named an electric car as its 'Car of the Year', with the SUV also winning Top Gear's coveted 2026 award thanks to its 500-mile range
Regularly rapid-charging your EV can double battery decline
Electric car batteries degrade more slowly than many think – but new data shows regular rapid charging can double the rate of decline.
Revealed: all the contenders for UK Car of the Year 2026
We profile all of the eight cars and SUVs in contention for the UK Car of the Year 2026 Award – including the Renault 5 E-Tech and Audi A6.
UK speed limits and speeding penalties: a driver’s guide
Our guide outlines the basic facts about speeding and the law, including UK speed limits and the penalties for breaking them.
Motorists without driveways ‘locked out of affordable EVs’
EVA England has urged the government to reform planning rules for cross-pavement charging to help EV owners without driveways
EVs Outsold Pure Gas Cars In Europe For The First Time Ever
EVs had a 22.6 percent market share in new-car sales last month in the European Union, while gasoline-fueled vehicles accounted for 22.5 percent.
Here's Our First Look At The 'Extreme' Mercedes CLE With A V8
Mercedes-Benz has teased its second Mythos vehicle, a V8-powered CLE with a big wing, wider track, and other performance enhancements.
Lancia In Freefall As Sales Plunge In 2025
Lancia had a rough 2025, with sales dropping to fewer than 12,000 cars. The situation could improve this year with the launch of a second model.
Sorry: A Cheaper Honda Prelude Probably Isn't Happening
Honda says a cheaper Prelude isn’t happening right now, but that the company is 'listening to reactions.' Here's what we know.
Toyota Teases 'Something New,' Likely Another SUV
Toyota has published a teaser that appears to reveal a new SUV, but the automaker won’t reveal what it is. Here’s what we know.