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Will the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars happen... and will I still be able to drive my petrol car?
The Government has yet again reiterated that it will ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 - but has also launched a consultation into the deadline date...
Older but not wiser! Age of oldest driver caught in Britain using mobile phone revealed
Some 84 motorists in their eighties were also caught using a device while driving between January 2022 and October 2024, and three licence holders in their nineties.
Classic car experts say these ten models will rise in value from 2025
While a few are predicted to rise in value in the future, others have been selected for their superb value for money and rewarding ownership experience.
The best-selling new cars of 2024: Is yours among the 10 most popular models?
SUVs have overtaken superminis as the most popular class of vehicle, which is reflected in the best sellers list which is dominated by jacked-up models.
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.
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.
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.
Brand new cars coming in 2025: Our A-Z preview begins - from BMW iX3 to the VW ID.2
With a new year comes a fresh batch of cars hitting showrooms for the first time. And 2025's arrivals are predominately EVs. Here are 12 models to look out for.