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Do roads become more dangerous immediately after the clocks go back?
With the clocks due to go back an hour from Sunday, drivers are set to face an evening commute on the roads in darkness. But does this suddenly spark an increase in risk?
Driving us potty! Breakdowns caused by Britain's pothole menace up by a quarter in just 12 months
The number of pothole-related breakdowns has risen by a quarter this summer compared with last year, new figures from RAC's Pothole Index show.
Stunning pre-war Alfa Romeo supercar - one of just 38 ever made - is put up for auction for £5.5million
The hot red 8C 2900 B Spider, made in the signature Italian style of Zagato, was manufactured in 1937 and is widely regarded as the most important model in the carmaker's history
Net Zero shambles as Rachel Reeves plans to hammer electric cars for tax - but ramps up subsidies for Brits to buy and charge them
Ahead of her Budget next month, the Chancellor is said to be drawing up several proposals to hike taxes on EVs to ensure all drivers pay their fair share.
Volvo ES90: Is this luxury electric saloon enough to convince people to step away from SUVs?
Volvo's rejoined the saloon market with a premium EV offering - the ES90. Will this EV with over 400 miles of range and a luxurious interior steal SUV sales? Freda Lewis-Stempel reviews it.
Drivers would see annual bills rise by £100 if Chancellor allows 5p-a-litre fuel duty cut to expire
The Road Haulage Association says the end of the 5p cut would trigger a £7.3billion jump in household living costs between now and 2029.
Watch out Land Rover Defender! Toyota unveils new 'baby' Land Cruiser
Despite its huge appeal to SUV-loving Britons, a Toyota exec has downplayed the proposition of the new Land Cruiser FJ arriving in UK showrooms...
Double yellow line parking fines soar as drivers blame lack of spaces in busy town centres
1.6 million Penalty Charge Notices were issued to drivers who parked on single or double yellow lines in 2024, but 52% of drivers say more parking spaces would prevent this.
Electric vehicle charging point installation stalls
Just 12,322 chargers have been installed so far this year - or 45 a day - compared with 19,834 across 2024 or 54 a day.
Volvo's gone from sensible to cool: We review the new Volvo XC90 and EX30 Cross Country
Volvo is pushing to be the upmarket car maker of choice, embodying countryside cool. Do the XC90 SUV and EX30 Cross Country SUVs hit that mark? Freda Lewis-Stempel finds out.
Beware the eye in the sky! AI traffic cop catches thousands of drivers texting behind the wheel
Whether it's sending a quick text or casting an eye over your emails, those tempted to look at their phone while driving are finally being caught out.
The city where you pay more to park if you drive an SUV: Fury at Labour-run council's 'war on motorists' as they increase permit prices for heavier cars
Cardiff Council's plan to hit SUV drivers with extra charges is 'just another tax' on motorists, according to drivers in the Welsh capital.
Oxford to implement 'temporary' £5 congestion charge on 29 October - and an even more punitive scheme is coming next year
Locals warn the plans will cripple businesses in Oxford, which have already been hit by low traffic neighbourhoods and the nation's only Zero Emission Zone.
More banks hit out at £11billion car finance compensation plan
Both Bank of Ireland and Secure Trust Bank were also forced to significantly ramp up provisions set aside for compensation.
Pressure mounts on Government to introduce mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70
The Association of Optometrists wants the UK's system changed so that drivers must undergo routine eye tests to ensure fitness to drive, as evidence mounts that lives are put at risk.
