Tag: electric cars
Update to 'pay per mile' change as Department for Transport responds
Some commentators believe 15p a mile for all drivers could be brought in as electric vehicle usage soars
Two in five van drivers face regular abuse from other motorists, survey reveals
Research shows van drivers often face regular abuse on the roads - and many blame 'unfair stereotypes'.
Ed Miliband issued warning over 2030 new petrol and diesel car sales ban
EXCLUSIVE: Labour has been warned that motorists could be put off making the jump to electric cars unless infrastructure is improved.
Ex-Wheeler Dealers host finds issue on UK EVs that garages could charge £10,000 to fix
Ex-Wheeler Dealers presenter Edd China has opened up on a major issue which could affect electric car owners across the country.
'I'm a driving instructor and this is the fastest I ever taught a learner to pass'
This expert believes computer games including classics like Grand Theft Auto and Gran Turismo make boys better drivers, meaning they're the fastest to pass their driving tests
Little-used button on car dashboard can save hundreds of pounds every year
Road users in Great Britain have been advised to check their vehicles for a little-known feature that not only saves on fuel consumption, but helps with asthma and hay fever too
China car giant slams Keir Starmer for not giving its UK customers £3,750 EV discount
EXCLUSIVE: China has hit out at Labour and Sir Keir Starmer over the party's new flagship electric car policy.
'I'm a car expert and this is exactly how long you can leave a car without driving it'
A vehicle can remain safely stationary for a particular period of time without incurring issues, but beyond that experts warn of faults with batteries, tyres, fuel and internal components
Electric car battery 'nearly halves when driving during heatwaves' new study finds
According to WhatCar?, while the UK doesn’t typically see such levels of excessive heat, the recent rise in heatwaves is already posing a considerable challenge for EV owners across the nation
Swerve £2,500 fine and 9 points on your license with clever 30p hack
There are so many spiders around in September and October because it's the peak of their mating season, during which time they come out of hiding to search for mates
I drove the electric car that looks just like a Porsche – but costs £40k less
The BYD Seal is a Chinese electric car that looks exactly like a Porsche Taycan - but costs £40,000 less. Here's what happened when I took it for a spin
'I'm an EV expert and you should never make these common mistakes'
As electric cars continue to multiply on Britain's roads, steering clear of these pitfalls could be the difference between stress-free motoring and a high-voltage headache
Simple 50p trick every driver should do before getting in car as September arrives
September's forecasted wetter weather makes this quick and easy coin trick especially urgent, offering an easy way to stay safe, legal and avoid unnecessary expenses
Millions of Brits are breaking the law with illegal test drives — many don't even know it
New research has revealed that one key of the reasons behind millions of motorists taking such massive risks when test driving used cars is a basic misunderstanding of the law
Common supermarket parking blunder could see drivers hit with huge £1,000 fine
Experts have warned the assumption that the Highway Code does not apply in supermarket car parks could prove costly, as the same laws and regulations on public roads are in place
