Public charging and high insurance...
The government is laying out the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as the path for us to follow, as it sets about fulfilling its pledge to ban petrol and diesel car sales by 2040. However, there are... more »
Unleaded prices fall, diesel prices...
The cost of Unleaded fuel has fallen in the past two weeks by 0.8 pence a litre due to a fall in the cost of wholesale fuel, as reported widely in the media, but the same can’t be said for diesel.... more »
Car thefts up by 30% – is...
Car theft has risen by 30% in recent years, with 85,688 cars reported as stolen in 2016. That compares to just 65,783 in 2013. The figures, gathered by the RAC from 40 police forces using a Freedom... more »
Cars to avoid if you don’t want...
There are lots of factors to consider when choosing which car to buy – brand, model, which colour you prefer and which colours are available in the spec you want, to name but a few. However, few... more »
1 in 5 car parking spaces wasted...
Do you enjoy driving round looking for a parking space? Whether you’re out shopping or trying to park outside your own house, there’s little more irritating than having to hunt for a parking space... more »
September Fuel Review – Motorists...
A review of fuel prices for September shows that the overall cost of filling up at the pump has increased again, for the second month in a row. The average price of unleaded hit 119.3 pence per... more »
Insurance premium rises target...
Historically, older drivers have enjoyed lower car insurance premiums than other age groups and been less hard hit by market increases. However, since May, insurance premiums have risen at five times... more »
Is this the start of anti-diesel...
In a new twist in the ongoing anti-diesel saga, Greenpeace activists have shown how much they oppose diesel vehicles by storming a 23,000-tonne ship that was crossing the sea towards the UK to make a... more »
ASDA sparks fuel price war – or...
The media widely reported over the weekend that UK supermarkets have slashed their fuel prices, with ASDA leading the herd. This might come as a relief to motorists following recent price rises,... more »
Diesel drivers defy the government!
Despite the recent debates over diesel vehicles, and the government announcing that it is going to ban the sale of them from 2040 to fight against air pollution, drivers remain defiant in their plans... more »
Electric cars are far from the only...
The boss of one of the leading car manufacturers has voiced his concerns at the idea of a total ban on combustion engines. Speaking at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Carlos Tavares, the head of PSA... more »
UK’s most car friendly cities...
New research from Oponeo has revealed which cities in the UK are the most car friendly. The research analysed everything from vehicle maintenance costs and safety to how easy the cities are to commute... more »