Tag: electric cars
UK motorway 80mph limit law update as new calls made for 2025 rule change
Campaigners say improvements in car safety features and the rise of less polluting electric vehicles mean the law should be changed
The super cheap Chinese EV cars that UK drivers are suddenly rushing to buy
Data shows that British motorists are flocking to Chinese vehicles with cheaper upfront costs proving to be a massive selling point for consumers.
UK drivers face ‘total ban’ of petrol and diesel cars as deadline issued
Petrol and diesel owners could face the threat of a ‘total ban' in some areas after this one date.
China releases new challenger to Electric Range Rover for £60,000 cheaper
Chinese brand Nio has removed the cover off its latest model, which could prove a major threat to Range Rover.
Exact date petrol, diesel and electric car owners face 2026 VED car tax hike
Motorists will be hit with new Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes in a matter of months with petrol, diesel and electric car owners to feel the sting.
Chinese EV carmaker poised to overtake iconic UK brand as sales in Britain skyrocket
BYD's sales in the UK have increased to the point where the Chinese carmaker is poised to overtake a giant in British manufacturing.
EV prices plummet to less than petrols and diesels as battery costs fall
Electric Vehicle (EV) prices are becoming increasingly affordable as the cost of batteries falls and manufacturers offer discounts on new and used EVs
One 'hidden button' keeps your car warmer for longer without using extra fuel
With winter drawing closer, commutes are getting colder, but this hidden button will help.
Experts reveal ‘£32 per month gap’ between petrol cars and EVs after major 2025 price drop
Electric car finance costs have dropped in value with the gap between petrol and EVs now closer than ever.
Petrol, diesel and electric drivers could face new ‘weight-based’ car tax rules
Petrol, diesel and electric car owners may be affected by radical car tax changes if new proposals are taken into account,
Four new driving laws set to impact all UK drivers in October including £5 daily fee
Drivers are set to notice a series of road changes this month, with major updates coming this October.
Most scrapped EVs in the UK named as many are ditched within 2 years
Approximately 2.3 million cars were scrapped between January 2023 and June 2025 in the UK — of those 3,250 were EVs, accounting for just 0.14 per cent
Historic UK car brand ditches EVs with three posh new petrol models instead
The reversal comes amid a wave of backtracking from some of the planet's biggest and most respected motor manufacturers, signalling a worrying trend for climate goals
Treasury breaks silence over fears some drivers face paying 9p per mile tax charges
EXCLUSIVE: The Treasury has issued a statement around car tax updates ahead of Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget.
Important 2-step check could save drivers a £1,000 fine, expert claims
As the summer fades into autumn, poor visibility during the darker mornings and evenings, never mind the seasonal downpours, make driving conditions much more hazardous