More than a quarter of drivers aren’t able to identify what is under their car’s bonnet, a new survey has revealed.
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MOT rules could be eased to cut costs for drivers
Owners of new cars, motorbikes and vans could be permitted to delay their vehicle’s first MOT by a year under Government plans to cut costs for drivers.
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Drivers warned that potholes will ‘start peppering the roads’
Drivers are being warned to expect a surge in potholes due to the large amount of rain that fell either side of December’s freezing temperatures.
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Self-driving cars could nearly double road congestion, says Government report
Motorists could be stuck in congestion nearly twice as bad as current levels if self-driving cars become commonplace, a Government report warns.
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Councils issuing nearly 20,000 parking fines each day
UK councils issued an average of nearly 20,000 parking fines each day last year, according to new analysis.
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Unmarked mobile police speed camera vans rolled out in a bid to improve safety
Unmarked mobile speed camera vans are now being used in the UK as police acknowledge a ‘worrying escalation’ in falling driving standards.
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Fuel price reductions in December ‘should have been far bigger’ – RAC
A reduction in fuel prices last month “should have been far bigger”, according to new analysis.
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Sales of new cars sink to lowest level in three decades
Supply shortages have been blamed for new car registrations falling to the lowest level since 1992.
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More than a third of drivers want smart motorways scrapped – survey
More than a third of UK drivers want the government to scrap smart motorways in 2023, a new survey has revealed.
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Rally star Ken Block dies aged 55
Pro driver Ken Block has died aged 55 following a snowmobile accident, his team has confirmed.
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How to get the best deal on your car insurance
If you’ve had to insure your car recently, you’ll likely have noticed your premiums have risen compared to the previous year.
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Top tips to get your motoring year off to a good start
At the start of every new year, many of us often make resolutions as we aim to try and improve as a person.
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These are the best motoring destinations to visit today
The UK has an abundance of great stop-offs, cafes and attractions for avid motoring enthusiasts. But better still, many of these places offer something for people who aren’t keen on cars or motorcycles, meaning everyone can enjoy a day out.
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Electric and hybrid cars account for a third of cars made in the UK
UK car production rose again in November, with 80,091 cars rolling out of assembly lines. But it is still below pre-pandemic levels as the semiconductor shortage continues to batter the motor industry.
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Drivers warned over long queues during ‘frantic’ Christmas getaway
Drivers are being warned to prepare for long queues as millions of people embark on journeys to spend Christmas with friends and family.
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Christmas getaway fuel prices at record high
Drivers are being hit by record Christmas getaway fuel prices, new analysis shows.
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Motorists over 50 facing ‘steep’ rise in car insurance premiums
Drivers over the age of 50 are enduring significant increases in car insurance premiums, new figures have shown.
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Stellantis to produce one million electric motors a year in France by 2024
Stellantis has announced a ramp-up of electric motor production as it cements a joint venture at its manufacturing plant in Trémery, France.
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Car dealers make £2.6bn profit in 2021 in “best year for motor trade ever”
The UK’s top 100 most profitable car dealers made a combined £2.6bn in profit in 2021 – a huge increase of £950m compared to 2021.
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Christmas getaway traffic to build throughout week as 20m journeys expected
UK drivers are embarking on an estimated 20 million car trips to see friends and family in the run-up to Christmas Day.
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