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These are the top 10 bestselling cars in the UK 2025: April showers for new cars, mandate slips awayApril saw 120,321 new car registrations, a drop of 10.4% year on year. More worryingly, this data, revealed by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), shows that car registrations are... -
The Volkswagen Passat is amazing value: Car lease deal of the week with Ryan Gilmore (6 May 2025)Welcome to Lease of the Week – your gateway to the best new car deal on the market. Join me, Ryan Gilmore, every week for a handpicked leasing deal that... -
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Ford EVs now come with a free charger and servicingIf you’re considering making the switch to an electric car, Ford has just made the decision a whole lot easier. As part of a new initiative called the Ford Power... -
Car makers fined £460m for forming scrap cartelSixteen major European car manufacturers have been fined a total of £460 million by the EU Commission and the UK government for forming an illegal car recycling cartel. The manufacturers involved... -
UK fuel prices hit six-month high: filling up now costs over £4 more than in OctoberUK drivers are feeling the pinch at the pumps yet again, with petrol prices hitting their highest level since last September. According to the latest figures from RAC Fuel Watch,... -
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Microlino first drive: Cute, quirky, and surprisingly useableI’ve driven an awful lot of different cars in this job, and no 200mph+ supercar, luxury barge or iconic classic has received such a positive reaction as the tiny Micro... -
Labour’s 2030 petrol and diesel car ban: industry consultation ends as government reviews next stepsIn September 2024, the UK Labour government confirmed its decision to reinstate the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, reversing the previous plan to delay it until 2035.... -
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Citroen Holidays campervan gives the VW California something to worry aboutThis is the UK version of the Citroen Holidays camper van, launched today at The Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show at the NEC. It’s the latest in a growing group... -
Private parking panel axes controversial ‘five-minute rule’The Private Parking Scrutiny and Advice Panel (PPSAP) has put in its first shift. The panel has axed the controversial ‘five-minute rule’ to protect motorists who have genuine difficulties in... -
Nissan Qashqai revealed as the UK's most clocked car: how to save yourself from odometer fraudNew data released by carVertical has revealed that the Nissan Qashqai is the most clocked car in Britain with 3.4% of all models checked in 2024 showing signs of having... -
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Used EVs in record demand as used car sales grow in 2024The used car market enjoyed a healthy 2024 and demand for used electric vehicles (EVs) hit an all-time high, data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed. Used... -
Bestsellers from Ford, Volkswagen and Land Rover are the most stolen cars – is your car at risk?Just shy of 54,000 cars were stolen in 2024 here in the UK, and data reveals that the Ford Fiesta is still the most stolen car in the UK, having... -
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Fight back against the parking pirates! Tell us about your private parking fines!We’re conducting a study. Now that the private parking sector has been placed under scrutiny by a new oversight panel, we’re curious to know how many of our readers have... -
Manchester scraps Clean Air Zone and takes responsibility for emissionsManchester City Council has finished reviewing its Clean Air Zone plans – and it’s good news for drivers. Greater Manchester won’t follow London’s ULEZ model, meaning drivers of older petrol... -
New Tesla Model Y goes on sale with £61k launch editionThe hugely popular Tesla Model Y SUV has been updated for 2025 with tweaked styling, more tech and a longer driving range. On sale now from just under £61k, it’s... -
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Digital driving licences set to launch in 2025: what you need to knowBig changes are coming for UK motorists as digital driving licences are set to debut in 2025, said to offer a streamlined and modern alternative to the traditional plastic card. Instead... -
Resisting the nanny state – new study reveals our most hated in-car safety technologyA new study, conducted by Direct Line, has revealed the most hated pieces of driver assistance technology – and the figures show UK drivers are rejecting their safety kit. The study... -
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Belt and braces: Labour MP proposes tighter restrictions for newly qualified driversIn May 2024, Labour introduced a new bill to Parliament proposing the introduction of a graduated driving licence system. It is still awaiting further debate by MPs but, if it... -
Government opens consultation on ZEV mandateThe UK’s government has had a hard time making its ZEV mandate stick. The legislation states that manufacturers must ensure at least 22% of cars sold in 2024 are powered... -
Stricter PHEV emissions tests set to increase tax billsNew rules for calculating PHEV emissions of carbon dioxide came into force on 1 January 2025 that could affect the tax breaks such cars currently enjoy, particularly impacting company car... -
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These are the top 10 bestselling cars in the UK 2025: April showers for new cars, mandate slips awayApril saw 120,321 new car registrations, a drop of 10.4% year on year. More worryingly, this data, revealed by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), shows that car registrations are...
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The Volkswagen Passat is amazing value: Car lease deal of the week with Ryan Gilmore (6 May 2025)Welcome to Lease of the Week – your gateway to the best new car deal on the market. Join me, Ryan Gilmore, every week for a handpicked leasing deal that...
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Bestsellers from Ford, Volkswagen and Land Rover are the most stolen cars – is your car at risk?Just shy of 54,000 cars were stolen in 2024 here in the UK, and data reveals that the Ford Fiesta is still the most stolen car in the UK, having...
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Ford EVs now come with a free charger and servicingIf you’re considering making the switch to an electric car, Ford has just made the decision a whole lot easier. As part of a new initiative called the Ford Power...
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Used electric car prices falling fast - is now the time to buy?Forget about price parity, used electric cars are now cheaper to buy than equivalent petrol and diesel models, Cap HPI has revealed. Average values for used EVs are now falling... -
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Belt and braces: Labour MP proposes tighter restrictions for newly qualified driversIn May 2024, Labour introduced a new bill to Parliament proposing the introduction of a graduated driving licence system. It is still awaiting further debate by MPs but, if it...
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Citroen Holidays campervan gives the VW California something to worry aboutThis is the UK version of the Citroen Holidays camper van, launched today at The Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show at the NEC. It’s the latest in a growing group...
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Labour’s 2030 petrol and diesel car ban: industry consultation ends as government reviews next stepsIn September 2024, the UK Labour government confirmed its decision to reinstate the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, reversing the previous plan to delay it until 2035....
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Revised 2021 Fiat Panda celebrates 40th birthdayWhat with Botox and fillers becoming the norm to keep us looking young and fresh, it’s no surprise that the Fiat Panda has been given a makeover to mark its... -
UK fuel prices hit six-month high: filling up now costs over £4 more than in OctoberUK drivers are feeling the pinch at the pumps yet again, with petrol prices hitting their highest level since last September. According to the latest figures from RAC Fuel Watch,...
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Car insurance premiums may come down in 2025 after Government makes changesThe cost of car insurance premiums is expected to come down in 2025 by an average of £50, providing some relief to drivers who’ve been forced to fork out for... -
Tesla cuts charging membership pricing, making Superchargers cheaper for non-Tesla ownersYou’ve been able to charge a non-Tesla electric car at selected sites in the Tesla Supercharger network since May 2022 – but it’s always cost more. The introduction of a... -
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Car makers fined £460m for forming scrap cartelSixteen major European car manufacturers have been fined a total of £460 million by the EU Commission and the UK government for forming an illegal car recycling cartel. The manufacturers involved...
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More smart speed cameras being rolled out: no escape for phone users and unbelted drivers!Safety on the roads is getting a tech upgrade in the UK with the introduction of the latest digital speed cameras. These new ‘ultra’ Jenoptik Vector-SR cameras are being rolled... -
Microlino first drive: Cute, quirky, and surprisingly useableI’ve driven an awful lot of different cars in this job, and no 200mph+ supercar, luxury barge or iconic classic has received such a positive reaction as the tiny Micro...
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New Tesla Model Y goes on sale with £61k launch editionThe hugely popular Tesla Model Y SUV has been updated for 2025 with tweaked styling, more tech and a longer driving range. On sale now from just under £61k, it’s...
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New MG HS looks set to offer space, extra electric range for PHEV, and unbeatable value...The new MG HS has appeared at, of all places, the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The family-sized SUV, which is the largest in MG’s range, has got all-new looks inside... -
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BMW 3 Series updated for 2024 with a big improvement for the 330e plug-in hybridThe BMW 3 Series, heart of the BMW range, has been updated for 2024. Following a more extensive facelift in 2022, this upgrade brings changes to the interior – including... -
Peugeot 5008 gains updated grille and tech in 2020 faceliftJust days after revealing the facelifted 3008 SUV, Peugeot has applied a similar set of updates to its largest model in the UK – the 5008 seven-seat SUV. >> Our full... -
Pick your poison – they cost the same: new Vauxhall Frontera hybrid and EV on sale nowThe new Vauxhall Frontera is on sale – and with it, Vauxhall has achieved something no other manufacturer has yet managed. As is fashionable these days, it’s available with both... -