Consumer

Government blocked from intervening in landmark car finance case

Court of Appeal's ruling effectively bans dealers from profiting from finance deals unless the buyer gives consent

18 February 2025
Government blocked from intervening in landmark car finance case
Consumer

Private car park rule change to eliminate 'five-minute fines'

Motorists have been fined up to £100 even if they paid after the five-minute period or left due to a lack of space

12 February 2025
Private car park rule change to eliminate 'five-minute fines'
A303 Stonehenge bypass
A303 Stonehenge bypass was announced in 2014, was cancelled in 2024
Consumer

Government funding squeeze puts roads on back burner

Road upgrades slow to a snail's pace as government budgets are squeezed

7 February 2025
Government funding squeeze puts roads on back burner
Car park
Wolverhampton council expects raised prices to boost its revenue by £1m per year
Consumer

Councils hike parking costs in bid to plug budget holes

Local authorities look to motorists in bid to "make as much revenue as possible"

5 February 2025
Councils hike parking costs in bid to plug budget holes
Buying cars

The cheapest new cars to insure 2025

Car insurance can hit your wallet hard, but there are a few models out there with surprisingly low premiums

29 January 2025
The cheapest new cars to insure 2025
Genesis GV80 front quarter tracking
GV80 is available from stock only – while supplies last
Consumer

Genesis ends ICE sales in the UK - for now

Brand goes EV-only in the UK as it ends sales of pure-ICE cars, but hybrids are due in the coming years

28 January 2025
Genesis ends ICE sales in the UK - for now
GWM Ora 03 front quarter
New entry-level Pure model is £7000 cheaper than the Pure+ that it replaces; offers one mile less range
New cars

GWM Ora 03 gains new entry level, bringing £7k lower price

Chinese brand revises hatchback’s line-up, gaining lower prices and a GT range-topper

21 January 2025
GWM Ora 03 gains new entry level, bringing £7k lower price
Potholed English road
Local roads comprise 98% of England's total network, and many are in a terrible state
Consumer

MPs find state of England's local roads is 'national embarrassment'

Department for Transport is failing to take the problem 'sufficiently seriously', according to new report by MPs

17 January 2025
MPs find state of England's local roads is 'national embarrassment'
Abarth 500e front cornering
Significant portion of the £4220 reduction comprises the previous £3000 'e-grant' offered through dealers
Consumer

Abarth cuts price of 500e hot hatch by £4220

Fiat performance brand rolls its retail-focused ‘e-grant’ into hot hatch's list price to boost appeal to fleets

7 January 2025
Abarth cuts price of 500e hot hatch by £4220
Consumer

Private buyers bought fewer new cars last year than Covid-hit 2020

Overall car sales did rise last year but were heavily propped up by fleets – sparking industry worry

4 January 2025
Private buyers bought fewer new cars last year than Covid-hit 2020

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