Groupe PSA (PSA) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) are reportedly set to win EU approval for their merger and create ‘Stellantis’.
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Police launch campaign to crack down on uninsured drivers
Police forces across the UK are launching a national effort to bring down the number of uninsured drivers on the roads.
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Fast & Furious franchise to reach end of the road ‘after two more films’
The long-running Fast & Furious movie franchise is to come to an end after two more films, according to reports.
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Government drops graduated driving licences plan
Plans to limit what new drivers can do on the road have been scrapped despite research suggesting it could save lives.
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Loophole over mobile phone use by drivers set to be closed
A loophole which can allow drivers to escape punishment for hand-held phone use if they are taking a photo or playing a game will be closed under plans announced by the Government.
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Motorists back tougher sentences for killer drivers
The majority of motorists back tougher prison sentences for killer drivers, a new survey suggests.
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Mobile video calls pose ‘clear and present danger’ on UK roads
Nearly a fifth (18%) of young drivers admit to video calling while behind the wheel, a new survey suggests.
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Vauxhall Corsa is the UK’s best-selling car in September
The all-new Vauxhall Corsa was the UK’s best-selling vehicle in the crucial September plate-change month, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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September marked the end of three months of fuel price increases
September saw the end of three consecutive months of rising fuel costs, according to data released today.
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New Assisted Driving Grading introduced to help clarify safety technology
A new system of Assisted Driving Grading, which aims to help drivers understand how to use the safety technology incorporated into nearly all new cars, has been launched.
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DVLA launches online replacement logbook service
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has introduced a new online service which drastically cuts the time required to obtain a replacement logbook.
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Vauxhall Introduces New Logo
Vauxhall Motors has today officially unveiled its latest logo design, presenting a “confidently British” reworking of its iconic griffin emblem.
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How big are the loyalty penalties paid by home and motor insurance customers?
Loyal home and motor insurance customers could find themselves paying significantly more than new customers, the City regulator has found.
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New Vauxhall Mokka goes on sale from £20,735
Vauxhall has confirmed prices and specifications for the all-new Mokka and the 100% electric Mokka-e, with order books now open.
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Third of UK motorists have put off car servicing because of coronavirus
A third of UK drivers have delayed getting their car serviced as a result of the financial constraints caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey has found.
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Most car drivers exceed 30mph limit
The majority of car drivers exceed the speed limit on 30mph roads, new figures show.
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August sees third consecutive monthly fuel price rise but prices not expected to rocket
The price of petrol and diesel rose for the third month in a row – though figures suggest that they aren’t rapidly approaching pre-pandemic levels.
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New plea to stop young drivers carrying friends in cars
Restrictions should be imposed on young motorists because they often act as “taxi drivers for their mates”, MPs have heard.
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Millions of motorists at risk of driving illegally this autumn as MOT demand increases
Millions of motorists in the UK could be at risk of driving illegally this autumn according to new data.
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DAB Radio to be Standard in all new cars from December
Any new car that’s sold from December 2020 must be fitted with a Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) compatible radio, according to new Parliamentary legislation.
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