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EV sales fall short of government targets for 2024 - will manufacturers now be fined?
New electric car sales in 2024 were below the required amount to hit Government ZEV Mandate sales targets, new figures show.
Do I make friends and family pay who charge their EV using my electricity when they visit?
Should I ask my father-in-law to pay to charge his EV on my home charger? He comes at least once a month and I'm always paying for his charge. What's the etiquette? We asks the experts.
Electric car range can plummet by up to 40% in winter, test reveals
Real-world tests reveal the best-case scenario will see range slashed by 16.5% - and the worst results in two fifths of the quoted distance disappearing.
RAY MASSEY: Some of the cars to look forward to in the year ahead
Renault's Twingo is reborn, while the Alpine A390 will help you stand out from the crowd, and BMW's Neue Klasse X is going into production.
Five of the best car adverts that will be remembered forever
Splashy, sexy and expensive, car adverts are hard to miss. Here are our top five, from a gravity-defying 1980s classic to a noughties clip that was banned before 7:30pm.
The most - and least - reliable electric cars have been named...
Logic would suggest that EVs should be less likely to breakdown because they have fewer mechanical moving parts than a traditional petrol or diesel model. Is that true?
Just one in ten private buyers purchased an electric car in 2024 after being put off by high prices and a lack of charging infrastructure
Only 10.1% - or 75,346 - of cars sold to private customers were fully electric vehicles, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Classic cars, they're not just for summer: Experts pick 10 examples you can run through winter
For many petrol heads, a classic tends only to be enjoyed in the summer. John Mayhead says these should be great in winter, too.
Ten cars from European and US brands you might not know are made in China
There are numerous examples of mainstream models from non-Chinese brands that are produced in the country.
Most reliable small cars - and the three models you might want to avoid...
Small cars are the most popular type of new vehicle bought in Britain. These are the most and least dependable models up to five years old you can buy right now.
Ten most expensive classic cars sold at auction in 2024: Priciest changed hands for £14m
Classic car expert and editor of the Hagerty Price Guide UK John Mayhead counts down the biggest value classic car sales of the previous 12 months for This is Money.
Autobesity! Cars should be taxed by how heavy they are to help consumers pick the greenest, expert claims
A leading automotive expert has called for drivers to be taxed based on how heavy their vehicle is in an attempt to help to the environment.
25 new cars coming in 2025 PART 2: Second of our A-Z lists includes newcomers from Ferrari, BMW and Lamborghini
As 2024 draws to a close, This is Money has picked its 25 favourite new cars set to arrive in UK over the next 12 months. Part 2 of our rundown is here and it's full of luxury cars.
Five budget EVs coming soon including a £17k Renault Twingo and £22k Fiat Panda
With a new year fast approaching what budget-friendly new EVs are coming down the road? And how many of them will be less than £25,000?
RAY MASSEY: It's time to consult my trusty crystal ball for 2025's motoring predictions
Each New Year brings with it the chance to take stock of the past 12 months and look forward to the many opportunities ahead.