Tag: electric cars
British drivers snub electric vehicles and make huge return to petrol and diesel cars
Brits are increasingly ditching electric cars in favour of petrol and diesel, with high costs and concerns about range driving a sharp shift in buying intentions.
AA warning to Christmas shoppers in these cities with parking fees cranked up to 50%
The AA examined parking charges at the UK’s top Christmas markets to reveal the most expensive places to park - one hotspot costs £44 for four hours
EV cars may soon have adverts inside - and RAC warns drivers could face problem
Electric vehicles could be fitted with adverts inside the cockpit but the RAC has issued one simple message about the new technology.
AA chief warns Rachel Reeves’s pay-per-mile cash grab could backfire for Labour
EXCLUSIVE: The AA President has raised a major worry around Rachel Reeves' new electric car pay-per-mile fees.
Labour insists Brits will buy EVs still despite new 3p-per-mile tax
EXCLUSIVE: A transport minister has said that EV sales figures will not be impacted by Rachel Reeves's tax.
Department for Transport pay-per-mile update as £267 warning given
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander doubled down on the play as one motorist said 'I'll stick with petrol'
I drove Chinese car named 'best in UK' that's £50k cheaper than Audi – one word sums it up
EXCLUSIVE: Resident car expert Christopher Sharp lived with the Chery Tiggo 8 for a weekend to see if it deserved it's car of the year title
AA identifies one concern with Rachel Reeves’ new pay-per-mile car tax change
EXCLUSIVE: The AA has identified one perception problem with Labour and Rachel Reeves' new pay-per-mile road pricing policy just weeks after it was announced.
Drivers hit with huge rule change from energy firm in January
Motorists could end up paying more to top-up their electric cars from 2026 under a major rules change by a top electricity provider.
Labour bombshell as it refuses to rule out pay-per-mile for all UK drivers
EXCLUSIVE: Motorists have been warned that all cars could be subject to mileage tracking.
Winter driving mistake could land electric car owners with £11k fine
Electric car owners are being warned to take important winter safety steps to avoid hefty fines of up to £11,000 as cold weather approaches, with Kia offering their expert tips
Electric car owners warned they could land £11k fine over winter driving error
Poor winter driving practices including illegal tyres and reduced visibility can lead to hefty fines, penalty points, and even licence loss.
Pay-per-mile warning as figures published today are 'wake-up call'
Electric car registrations rose just 3.6% in November, the weakest growth since December 2023, as the overall new car market fell 1.6% year-on-year.
Treasury makes new pay-per-mile admission
The Treasury has made a major revelation regarding its new 3p pay-per-mile charge, admitting that "telematics" tools are likely to be tested.
Windscreens will be ice-free with one household item that works overnight
Experts say the kitchen cupboard staple "works wonders" when mixed with water and applied the evening before temperatures drop.
