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EV charging cable theft: The rise of organised crime that could hit the brakes on EV uptake
Electric vehicle charging cable theft is a growing problem, according to a new report. Here's how network operators are taking on this new crimewave.
Vintage E-Type Jaguar that Rowan Atkinson smashed up in Netflix show Man vs Bee goes up for auction
The Mr Bean actor, 70, is a well-known car enthusiast who owns a collection of high-performance and luxury cars, but will now part ways with his vintage Jaguar E-Type.
You now have a one in seven chance of purchasing a dud used car as two types of vehicle fraud are RIFE
Analysis of more than 550k UK cars between January and September found that 16.3% showed evidence of one of these two forms of tampering.
Waymo races Uber to bring self-driving taxis to London next year - would you dare ride in one?
Waymo, the famous US self-driving ride-hailing has announced it will come to London in 2026. The autonomous vehicles are already serving hundreds of thousands of users each week in America.
Dartford Crossing delays INCREASED after ministers hiked charges by 40% to 'manage traffic'
On 1 September, the one-off Dart Charge payment for car drivers was increased from £2.50 to £3.50 to reduce journey times, according to the DfT.
Lloyds blasts FCA over car loans bill: Bank launches fightback after admitting scandal has left it facing £2bn hit
Lloyds, which is on the hook for almost £2bn over the motor finance scandal, accused the FCA of botching the design of the compensation scheme.
Nissan Leaf third generation: We review new version of the first mass-market EV that started it all
The Nissan Leaf started EV uptake. But it got left behind - until now that is. It's back for a third-generation and we test drove it on its launch to find out if its back to being a leading EV.
Carmakers 'would rather cheat than follow the law' over emissions, High Court told as largest class action in English history kicks off
Over 1.6 million motorists are taking legal action against more than a dozen manufacturers over claims that several diesel vehicles produced from 2009 onwards contained 'defeat devices'.
Things drivers miss most about motoring in the past - from manual windows to the Little Chef
The one motorists feel most nostalgic about only disappeared from new cars in 2024 when the last model with this feature was removed from showrooms...
Lloyds hikes cash set aside for car finance scandal payouts to £2BN - as it fires a broadside at the FCA
Lloyds on Monday said it would raise its concerns with the Financial Conduct Authority as it ramped-up provisions for potential costs by £800million.
High Court 'dieselgate' trial begins as 1.6M motorists take legal action against major carmakers
The claim is the largest of its kind in English history, with the High Court previously told it is believed to be worth at least £6billion.
Seventies Fast Fords that will break the bank: Pair of rare Escort Mk2 RS1800s set to sell for £250k each at auction
With just 109 examples ever produced, the RS1800 is one of those unicorn performance models from half a century ago that is in huge demand among collectors.
The 10 most unreliable cars revealed: Popular small SUV voted worst of all by owners due to huge repair bills
Over 30,000 motorists have had their say on the cars they own to reveal the most unreliable models, and these are the ten that were reported to have caused the most headaches.
Coins were easier! How three in four drivers struggle to pay with parking apps
Nearly three-quarters of parking app users find it difficult and would rather use coins or a card, a survey of more than 1,700 drivers has found
Car giant debuts EV battery 'health passports' allowing second-hand buyers to easily check condition
It is the first car manufacturer to publicly trial an EV battery passport to improve trust in battery health.
