Consumer

TfL plots congestion charge increase to £18 per day

Changes to London driving rules could also see residents' discount become exclusive to EVs

27 May 2025
TfL plots congestion charge increase to £18 per day
Consumer

Car repair wait times: complexity and financial strain causing delays

Motorists face waits of months – and in some cases years – for vital repairs due to parts shortage

27 May 2025
Car repair wait times: complexity and financial strain causing delays
Consumer

EVs putting independent rental firms at risk of closure

Insurance, chargers and resale costs make EVs pricey for indie firms

23 May 2025
EVs putting independent rental firms at risk of closure
Consumer

UK government set to raise £40k 'luxury car tax' threshold for EVs

All cars costing more than £40k are charged the Expensive Car Supplement, but the average EV costs around £50k

22 May 2025
UK government set to raise £40k 'luxury car tax' threshold for EVs
Consumer

UK parking companies unite to create universal payment app

RingGo, JustPark and PayByPhone among firms to share 'one app fits all' platform following government-backed trial

21 May 2025
UK parking companies unite to create universal payment app
Consumer

EV charger rollout is failing disabled drivers

Obstructions, cable weights and force required to attach connectors it too great for many impaired motorists

20 May 2025
EV charger rollout is failing disabled drivers
Consumer

Used tyre loophole fuels toxic waste crisis

‘T8’ exemption is being exploited to offload old tyres to developing nations with fewer rules

20 May 2025
Used tyre loophole fuels toxic waste crisis
Consumer

Three dead after fire at Bicester Heritage site

Two firefighters and one member of the public have died; two more firefighters are in hospital with serious injuries

16 May 2025
Three dead after fire at Bicester Heritage site
Consumer

What is Android Auto?

Want to know more about Google’s popular smartphone mirroring service? Take a look at our complete guide

2 May 2025
What is Android Auto?
Consumer

"Blunt" SUVs significantly more likely to cause pedestrian deaths - study

High-riding vehicles increase the risk of fatal injury by 44% for adults and 130% for young children

1 May 2025
"Blunt" SUVs significantly more likely to cause pedestrian deaths - study

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