Learner driver
The DVSA is also taking measures to free up existing driving test capacity
Consumer

DVSA to hire 450 new examiners to cut driving test backlog

Average waiting time for a driving test is now four and a half months, but there's “no quick fix” in sight

19 December 2024
DVSA to hire 450 new examiners to cut driving test backlog
ANPR on motorway
There have been 80 million ANPR camera readings every day in the UK in 2024 – three times 2018 levels
Consumer

Wider use of ANPR reveals spike in numberplate cloning

Transport for London last year issued 36,794 fines to cars with cloned numberplates

9 December 2024
Wider use of ANPR reveals spike in numberplate cloning
Gatso speed camera
Cameras caught 98% of speeding offences in 2023
Consumer

Speeding offences in England and Wales hit all-time high

A total of 2,324,542 speed-limit breaches were recorded in England and Wales last year

6 December 2024
Speeding offences in England and Wales hit all-time high
jeep avenger 2024 jh 2
Entry-level Avenger is £1801 less than the rival Mini Aceman
New cars

Jeep Avenger Electric undercuts key rivals as price slashed by £5k

Stellantis brand's lone electric model gets big discounts to close the gap to the petrol version

4 December 2024
Jeep Avenger Electric undercuts key rivals as price slashed by £5k
Consumer

Omoda and Jaecoo strive to solve aftersales issues

Chery duo Jaecoo and Omoda will work with UK industry body to improve security, ease of repair

28 November 2024
Omoda and Jaecoo strive to solve aftersales issues
Consumer

Speed limits for cars in Scotland could be lowered

Changes could “significantly reduce” collisions that result in injury or death

27 November 2024
Speed limits for cars in Scotland could be lowered
Consumer

Average car age grows as new car prices rocket 129% in 15 years

More than 30% of cars in UK are more than 12 years old according to the SMMT

26 November 2024
Average car age grows as new car prices rocket 129% in 15 years
Business

Ineos to restart production after four-month pause

Stoppage at Grenadier factory was understood to be down to seat supplier Recaro filing for insolvency

20 November 2024
Ineos to restart production after four-month pause
Consumer

Ford to cut 800 UK jobs as part of major European restructure

The cuts will be made by the end of 2027, creating what Ford calls a “more cost-competitive structure”

20 November 2024
Ford to cut 800 UK jobs as part of major European restructure
Consumer

Buyers set to have longer to complain after car finance commission ruled unlawful

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

13 November 2024
Buyers set to have longer to complain after car finance commission ruled unlawful

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