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Two in five Britons still reliant on their cars to get to work
The RAC said that despite the Government's 'focus on improving public transport' the research proves that the car 'remains central to so many people's lives'.
Tesla hits major UK sales milestone - here's how many of its EVs have been delivered since 2014...
Having entered the UK car market in 2014 with its Model S saloon, the EV maker has this month hit a major deliveries landmark.
Citroen's £22,000 e-C3 is the latest model trying to crack the affordable EV market
It is the latest in a recent string of more affordable small EVs to enter the market in recent months as car makers look to broaden the appeal of electric motoring to wider audiences.
The six best EVs that dodge Rachel Reeves' electric car tax raid from April - saving buyers over £2,000
The Chancellor's car tax sting on EVs from 1 April will have major cost implications for buyers of new battery cars costing over £40k. Here's six of the best options below that price point.
EV owners now cover more miles per year than those driving petrol cars
The average yearly distance driven in EVs in Britain is now 8,740 miles, which is 444 miles further than petrol cars, new analysis shows.
Why you could face a huge 42% penalty when renewing car insurance
Motorists who leave renewing their insurance to the last minute are paying £164 more, on average, than those who renew 26 days earlier, data shows.
Nissan unveils THREE new electric car models as it faces a fight for survival
Nissan will reintroduce the Micra name as a pure EV later this year, shortly followed by a third-generation Leaf. And a new battery-powered Juke is coming in 2026.
BYD overtakes Tesla as sales top $100bn: Record revenue for Chinese car maker while Elon Musk's firm is hit by slump in Europe
BYD, which has been dubbed 'the Tesla killer' and is expanding in Europe after dominating its home market, saw revenue jump 29% last year.
Government attempts to stamp out 'ghost MOT' fraud are 'flawed'
In recent months there has been a worrying increase in dodgy mechanics selling ghost MOTs on social media - and an equally concerning increase in drivers searching for their services.
King Charles' Land Rover Defender sells for estimate-busting price at auction
The 2010 Defender 90 Hardtop was originally supplied to his Royal Highness and the Duchess of Cornwall by Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicles division 15 years ago.
Aston Martin unveils stunning 214mph Vanquish Volante that's perfect for the next James Bond
Drop-top Aston Martins have proved a favourite with both the world's most famous fictional secret agent, and the monarch he now serves 'On His Majesty's Secret Service'.
Where have all the small petrol cars gone? Just three are now on sale as drivers get pushed to EVs
Drivers wanting small petrol cars ideal for nipping around town and parking in tight spaces now have extremely limited options in showrooms.
What's it like to drive Rolls-Royce's most powerful car EVER? We test the new electric Black Badge Spectre
The pumped-up version of the firm's first all-electric fastback costs from £320k and boasts new Spitfire-inspired features. Here's what it feels like from the pilot's seat...
Drivers paying over £600 a year on unexpected car repairs
Hard-hit motorists are having to pay £617 on average on unexpected car repairs each year, new RAC research shows, with many struggling to afford this.
Car safety tech dubbed 'dangerous, distracting and useless' by drivers - and it's why half turn assist features OFF
Motorists are often infuriated by incessant warning bongs from these system or feel too uncomfortable relinquishing control - and their safety - to tech in their cars.