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Electric vehicle charging revolution stalls
Only 10,519 public chargers were installed in the UK in the first seven months of the year - or just under 50 a day. This is below the 54 a day built last year.
Sharp rise in Blue Badge misuse by dead people's relatives... with some claiming they were parking with the permit for 'sentimental reasons'
The sharp increase has led to more than 77 cases of people being caught misusing the deceased's parking permits in Nottingham since the start of 2025.
Which EVs have been discounted by the Government? Every model that qualifies for the Electric Car Grant
As new eligible models are being announced on a weekly basis, we've compiled all the info you need to know into one guide.
Chinese car maker launches odd new feature to relieve road rage
Xpeng has debuted the 'Road Rage Reliever'. At the press of a button, drivers can fling anything from virtual angry faces, flip-flops and even pigs at an offending motorist. Here's how it works...
We bought a motorhome that's too heavy to drive - can the dealer charge £3,000 to take it back? DEAN DUNHAM replies
My wife and I bought a motorhome. Two days later, we discovered that it weighed more than the 3,500kg allowed on a standard licence.
DVLA makes 'major changes' to classic car registrations for the first time since the 1980s
The Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance says the 'new policy helps to safeguard the future of the UK historic vehicles industry' worth £4bn annually.
This is how much taxpayer money the Government wastes ferrying empty red despatch boxes in chauffeured cars
A freedom of information request has found that the Government will spend thousands of pounds already this year sending its famous red despatch boxes in empty cars.
One in five drivers have run a red light - and you're more likely to be reported by other road users than caught by cameras
Last year, 19,734 drivers were issued penalty points for failing to comply with traffic light signals. But a report estimates that seven million of us have driven through red lights at least once.
This European country is about to test 93mph speed limits on motorways to cut travel times
Due to arrive within weeks, it will be the first time that a European Union nation has implemented a 150kmh speed limit on motorways.
Government confirms Plug-In Van Grant extension - how much can white van man save by going electric?
The Government has announced its Plug-In Van and Truck Grant will be extended through to at least 2027 offering discounts on commercial EVs of between £2,500 and £25,000.
This part of YOUR car has become incredibly desirable to criminals in the last three years with thefts up 68%
The part in question is not only one of the easiest to pinch, they're also very cheap to replace. As a result, thefts are often not reported, while OCGs and repeat offenders can use them for crimwaves.
Mayfair supercar crackdown: Wealthy drivers who cause havoc by revving their engines and racing round affluent streets face fines
Wealthy locals in Soho and Mayfair have been enraged by speeding drivers loudly revving their engines through some of the capital's most sought-after enclaves.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander raises 'serious concerns' with Citroen boss over handling of stop-drive recall for 100k cars
The Transport Secretary has written to Eurig Druce, UK group managing director of Citroen's parent company Stellantis, calling for 'immediate steps' to improve the recall procedure.
Five cars that saved major brands from the brink - and one is now hoping its new models can do it again
There are some car models that really did save the brands that make them. We take a look at five cars that will be remembered for the sales success they brought their struggling marques.
Boss at major German car maker calls for 'reality check' on EV switch
The CEO said the industry risks collapsing if the EU does not reconsider the proposed ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars over the next decade.
