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EV batteries could be revived with 'miracle' new material
Used EV batteries could be made 'new' again as scientists discover new thermodynamics-defying materials that revives battery performance.
Half of new cars in showrooms are now SUVs as drivers are pushed into buying bigger vehicles
There are 193 different SUV and 'crossover' variations across the 35 most popular brands sold in the UK in 2025. Is that too many?
Honda slashes EV budget in fresh blow for the electric car industry amid waning demand as it vows to focus on hybrids
The Japanese automotive giant says it now expects around 20 per cent of its car sales to be electric by 2030, rather than 30 percent, amid dwindling demand.
The King's new wheels! Monarch combines his love for cars and the environment and 'splashes £160,000 on an EV' for his collection
The monarch, famed for his passion for the environment, is reportedly set to splash out a staggering £160,000 on a brand-new Lotus Eletre - an all-electric 'hyper-SUV'.
Brace for Bank Holiday chaos: Warning 20 million cars will hit the roads each day as map reveals travel hotspots you should avoid
Congestion this weekend is likely to be localised around attractions, retail parks, town centres and coastal areas - with half of journeys in Britain set to be under 50 miles, according to The AA.
Will Trump block cheap Chinese EVs being sold in Britain over security risks?
A well-placed White House source says Mr Trump could request the UK ban Chinese cars as part of the new trade deal, preventing the influx of cheap Chinese cars.
Cut speeds to just 10MPH on thousands of miles of roads in towns and cities, safety charity demands
This limit should be applied specifically around all schools, hospitals, as well as sporting, social and cultural venues but critics have said the proposals are 'so ridiculous it is simply laughable'.
Big choice, little appetite: Two in five new cars in showrooms are EVs - but there's 'insufficient demand'
Today, there are 130 different EVs on sale in Britain. That's a 28% increase in choice from the 102 variants last year. But private sales are still lagging behind target.
Half of drivers want court-ordered 'alcolock' breathalysers to tackle drink driving
53% of drivers want courts to order drink-driving offenders to have a alcolock breathalyser fitted to their car so they can't drink and drive again, the RAC reveals.
EU regulations are making small cars too expensive, according to bosses at two major manufacturers
Renault CEO Luca de Meo (top) and Stellantis chairman John Elkann called for the EU to relax its regulatory grasp on small cars so that millions can afford to switch to new models.
Parking fines could rocket by 75 per cent as DfT refuses to rule out increasing charges outside London
Drivers face a hike of up to 75 per cent in parking fines which would see them treated more harshly than shoplifters.
New Twingo e-Tech details revealed - and the EV will cost £17,000
Renault's confirmed its new sub-£17k Twingo EV, inspired by the 90s car, will be sold in the UK making it one of the cheapest electric cars when it arrives in 2026.
Digital driving licences arrive soon: Will physical ID still be valid?
Digital driving licences are coming later this year, via a GOV.UK Wallet app aimed to make life easier. Here's what you need to know and how to get a digital licence.
Used diesel car values rise more than any other fuel type in past year and some models are up 9.1%
Motorists are 'running out of diesel options' as manufacturers continue to delete them from their ranges. But average used values are rising - and some are up almost 10%.
The music you listen to while driving could KILL you... is your favourite smash hit a crash risk?
Listening to music with a fast tempo, exaggerated bass tones or aggressive lyrics whilst driving can promote risky driving behaviours, studies have found.
