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Toyota unveils new RAV4 SUV: Here's what to expect and the likely cost
One of Toyota's longest-running models - and an SUV pioneer - has received an overhaul for 2025 and will arrive in Britain exclusively with plug-in hybrid power.
Government to dump 'Tesla Tax' on new electric cars introduced in April as industry warns it's stifling EV demand
Changes to the Expensive Car Supplement levied on EVs will be made at the next Budget 'to make it easier to buy electric cars,' Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said in a letter.
Labour delays self-driving cars on Britain's roads by 12 months
The DfT has confirmed that legislation to allow driverless cars has been pushed back to 'the second half of 2027' at the earliest - a year later than previously promised.
Micra is back... but as an EV: Nissan's supermini enters an electric era after 40 years on sale in Britain
Nissan has provided new details of its forthcoming compact EV it hopes will help change its fortunes in the wake of its multi-billion-pound cost-saving drive to save the company.
Cars that won't die: World's 10 longest-living models revealed with one launched in 1977 still going strong
The 10 longest living cars have been revealed with some models spending over six decades in production.
Is paying to park about to get easier? Universal smartphone app arrives - but most drivers still prefer cash
The DfT has announced that a new 'one-app-fits-all' smartphone platform has been developed - at no cost to the taxpayer - to make car park payment easier. But just 14% of Britons want to use it.
EV batteries could be revived with 'miracle' new material
Used EV batteries could be made 'new' again as scientists discover new thermodynamics-defying materials that revives battery performance.
Half of new cars in showrooms are now SUVs as drivers are pushed into buying bigger vehicles
There are 193 different SUV and 'crossover' variations across the 35 most popular brands sold in the UK in 2025. Is that too many?
Honda slashes EV budget in fresh blow for the electric car industry amid waning demand as it vows to focus on hybrids
The Japanese automotive giant says it now expects around 20 per cent of its car sales to be electric by 2030, rather than 30 percent, amid dwindling demand.
Will Trump block cheap Chinese EVs being sold in Britain over security risks?
A well-placed White House source says Mr Trump could request the UK ban Chinese cars as part of the new trade deal, preventing the influx of cheap Chinese cars.
Big choice, little appetite: Two in five new cars in showrooms are EVs - but there's 'insufficient demand'
Today, there are 130 different EVs on sale in Britain. That's a 28% increase in choice from the 102 variants last year. But private sales are still lagging behind target.
Half of drivers want court-ordered 'alcolock' breathalysers to tackle drink driving
53% of drivers want courts to order drink-driving offenders to have a alcolock breathalyser fitted to their car so they can't drink and drive again, the RAC reveals.
EU regulations are making small cars too expensive, according to bosses at two major manufacturers
Renault CEO Luca de Meo (top) and Stellantis chairman John Elkann called for the EU to relax its regulatory grasp on small cars so that millions can afford to switch to new models.
New Twingo e-Tech details revealed - and the EV will cost £17,000
Renault's confirmed its new sub-£17k Twingo EV, inspired by the 90s car, will be sold in the UK making it one of the cheapest electric cars when it arrives in 2026.
Digital driving licences arrive soon: Will physical ID still be valid?
Digital driving licences are coming later this year, via a GOV.UK Wallet app aimed to make life easier. Here's what you need to know and how to get a digital licence.