Tag: money
Double yellow line parking fines soar as drivers blame lack of spaces in busy town centres
1.6 million Penalty Charge Notices were issued to drivers who parked on single or double yellow lines in 2024, but 52% of drivers say more parking spaces would prevent this.
Electric vehicle charging point installation stalls
Just 12,322 chargers have been installed so far this year - or 45 a day - compared with 19,834 across 2024 or 54 a day.
Volvo's gone from sensible to cool: We review the new Volvo XC90 and EX30 Cross Country
Volvo is pushing to be the upmarket car maker of choice, embodying countryside cool. Do the XC90 SUV and EX30 Cross Country SUVs hit that mark? Freda Lewis-Stempel finds out.
Oxford to implement 'temporary' £5 congestion charge on 29 October - and an even more punitive scheme is coming next year
Locals warn the plans will cripple businesses in Oxford, which have already been hit by low traffic neighbourhoods and the nation's only Zero Emission Zone.
More banks hit out at £11billion car finance compensation plan
Both Bank of Ireland and Secure Trust Bank were also forced to significantly ramp up provisions set aside for compensation.
Pressure mounts on Government to introduce mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70
The Association of Optometrists wants the UK's system changed so that drivers must undergo routine eye tests to ensure fitness to drive, as evidence mounts that lives are put at risk.
Is this the UK's smallest restaurant? Head to Soho next week to try Korean cuisine... in the back of a tiny electric car
Hyundai has converted an Inster EV into a dining experience on wheels for one day only next week in Soho, London where people can eat the best of Korean cuisine - and sit in a tiny restaurant.
Car part thieves' new target: Catalytic converter thefts are no longer rampant as criminals shift to this item
During epidemic levels seen in 2021, over 7,000 motors were targeted for their catalytic converters and the precious metals they contained.
RAY MASSEY: My charging hell shows why electric has a long way to go
The cars are not the issue - the national charging network is. And the nightmare I recently endured shows it's still not fit for purpose.
Women are being put off cycling because of drivers overtaking too closely, campaigners say
Glow rides will be taking place on the evening of 22 October to raise awareness of improving safety standards for women.
Eco campaigners turn on GREEN cars calling the electrified vehicles 'one of the biggest cons in history'
Think tank Transport & Environment said these electrified cars are not only more polluting than manufacturers claim, they're also a lot pricier to run than a fully-fledged EV.
Best used cars on a budget: The most reliable older models that cost from as little as £3,000 today
For those on particularly tight budgets, these 12 models are their best options in terms of avoiding breakdowns and costly repair bills... in theory.
Drivers of larger cars face higher parking fees in Labour council's crackdown on motorists
Labour council chiefs in Cardiff have announced higher fees for motorists with sports utility vehicles such as Land Rovers.
Cost of a car MOT could be hiked as Government agrees to review £54.85 price cap
On Thursday, the Independent Garage Association confirmed that the DfT will now undertake a review of the MOT test fee and will 'consult with stakeholders later this year'.
The outrageous reason why millions of victims of the car finance scandal may be unable to claim payouts
Millions of car loan customers unwittingly paid commission to car dealership salesmen through higher interest borrowing charges.