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How much will the 10 most popular new cars cost to tax next year thanks to Labour changes?
Experts have labelled the doubling of first-year Vehicle Excise Duty a stealth tax on new petrol and diesel cars and a 'shove, not a nudge' towards EV uptake.
Charge anxiety overtakes range as biggest barrier to EV adoption
The lack of public charging infrastructure is now seen as the biggest single barrier to EV adoption among private car buyers, a new survey has found.
Two major car manufacturers in talks to start merger to compete as largest electric vehicle makers
The Japanese car manufacturing giants are said to be considering operating under a holding company and will sign a memorandum to that effect.
I got home to find a car parked on my drive - what are my rights? DEAN DUNHAM replies
On returning home from an afternoon of shopping, I keep finding a car parked on my drive. I live near a school and suspect a parent is trying their luck.
The heat pump you've never heard of: How one device can maximise EV range and make charging easier
Electric car heat pumps are the lesser known heat pumps of the energy saving world. What are they? How will they make an EV more efficient and maximise range? Here's our guide.
Audi takes 'painful' decision to close Brussels EV factory as electric car demand slows
Audi has announced it will close its factory in Brussels by the end of February, as European EV demand continues to fall.
Is a pavement parking ban in Britain inbound? Just one in five oppose it...
The Government has hinted at plans to bring in a national pavement parking ban in it's devolution White Paper published yesterday.
I got a parking ticket after staying for 40 minutes too long at a supermarket - but now I can't get a mortgage
Michael Moody travelled 240 miles from his home in Skegness to a supermarket car park in Windermere to stage a protest about his parking ticket - setting up a makeshift living room.
The Pontiff goes electric! Pope Francis makes first appearance in battery-powered 'G-Wagon popemobile' during trip to Corsica
The specially-made vehicle was designed to have a rotating heated seat and handrail for the Holy Father, and was delivered to him last week, just in time for his first use on Sunday.
Council plans for parking 'tourist tax' at popular Devon holiday hotspot dubbed 'Chelsea-on-Sea'
Local businesses in Salcombe have warned that the radical proposal to charge tourists more than locals for parking across the district of South Hams could be 'detrimental' to the town's economy.
The SUV turns 50: One in three cars on British roads are now bulky SUVs - how did they become so popular?
How did SUVs go from farms to the luxury IT car of today? And is the backlash beginning as sales continue to soar? We take a look at SUV history.
Now AI cameras being used to catch drink drivers in Britain: World-first trial is underway in these two counties - here's how they work...
Drivers under the influence could be caught by the same AI camera tech already used to catch motorists who fail to buckle up or put their phone down.
How well do you know your car dashboard warning lights? Take this tricky quiz to find out - only 4% of motorists know them all
Some 46% of motorists - who represent 23m licence holders in Britain - can't correctly name half of the symbols that show up on the instrument cluster.
Renault 5 Turbo 3E hot hatch will go into production - but will be pricey
Rather than a volume production run model, the R5 Turbo 3E will be a limited-edition, hand-built EV made in very low numbers that's likely to cost well into six figures.
Return of the Mk1 Ford Escort: 150 'new' examples are being built - but the price tag is astronomical
A new Ford Escort MK1 has been unveiled. 150 'Continumod' cars will be made by Boreham Motorworks that reimagine the Escort and are brand-licensed by Ford.