Tag: money
Do you own the vehicle now most targeted by thieves? Spoiler alert: it's not a Range Rover
A new study has revealed that despite a 4.5% decline in motor thefts recorded last year, there's been an increase in newer vehicles being pinched. And this specific motor is targeted.
Major car brand warns thousands will lose jobs with EV demand 'hitting hard'
In a letter to workers, its CEO warned that a new package of cost cuts is coming, in addition to the current plans to reduce its workforce by a tenth by 2029.
The one thing you shouldn't do when offering lifts to friends - it could invalidate your car insurance
It's the season of road trips and summer getaways, but offering to give your friends or family a lift in your car could invalidate your insurance if you do this one common thing...
Used electric cars selling faster than petrol alternatives as prices plummet - this luxury EV is snapped up in 17 days
In July, a used EV is claimed to be selling on Auto Trader in an average of 28 days after first being advertised - that's a day quicker than the market average across all fuel types.
The car makers already discounting EVs over concerns they'll be excluded from Government grants - how to get up to £3,750 off
While we wait to see which EVs qualify for the government's Electric Car Grant, we've rounded up the brands launching their own. Here are the models with up to £3,750 off.
Vehicle production sinks to lowest level since 1953 as UK car factories suffer 'depressing' first half of year
Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, told a press briefing on Wednesday that the first half year figures are 'depressing' but hopes it marks 'the nadir' for the industry.
World's largest EV maker brands Labour's Electric Car Grant 'stupid'
BYD executives have said that the UK Government's 'stupid' new Electric Car Grant won't stop Chinese EVs taking over and has said it will create a 'drug' effect.
Car buyers to be told which EVs qualify for the new Electric Car Grant BEFORE 11 August
Drivers will be told which EV models will be eligible for the government's new Electric Car Grant scheme - offering up to £3,750 off list prices - in the next couple of weeks.
Pay monthly insurance customers forking out more, says City watchdog
The Financial Conduct Authority found that some firms are making a margin of more than 60% on so-called 'premium finance' arrangements.
Rage and despair of the 100,000 Citroen owners told: Do not drive your car!
Tony and Linda Curtis from Stourbridge (main) bought a £3k Ford runaround after being ordered not to drive their 2016 Citroen DS3. Jackie and her daughter Claudia (inset) are also unable to drive their cars.
The new 'kiss and fly' spy cameras that could land you with a huge bill for a two-minute airport drop-off… and it's just one of the sneaky parking traps lying in wait for holidaymakers this summer
Before you jet off on your summer holiday, make sure you have the journey to the airport and parking sorted out.
The £280,000 Ford Escort: MkII RS 1800 owned by same family for 50 years sells for record price
This is Money has exclusively spoken to the collector who placed the astronomical winning bid for the 1976 Ford Escort MkII RS 1800.
I'm a retired judge and this is how to beat a private parking ticket: What you need to know as fines rocket
Parking charge notices are soaring to record highs - as motorists desperately await a much-delayed government code of practice.
Cars are so big one in six drivers with garages CAN'T park in them
New research from Aviva has discovered that one in six garage owners can't use it for shelter for their vehicles because they simply won't fit inside.
Drivers warned over £1,000 fine if they're caught performing this common 'polite' habit on the road
While drivers might think they're being considerate, the action can be observed by police as intimidating behaviour and even an obstruction of an officer's line of duty.
