Consumer

Government to expand UK charging infrastructure tenfold by 2030

Plan will take the number of UK charge points to 300,000 by 2030, including 6000 new rapid chargers

25 March 2022
Government to expand UK charging infrastructure tenfold by 2030
Consumer

UK government announces 5p fuel duty cut

Chancellor Rishi Sunak introduces saving measure in spring statement as cost of living spirals

23 March 2022
UK government announces 5p fuel duty cut
Consumer

First Tesla cars from Berlin Gigafactory handed over by Elon Musk

EV maker's CEO was in Germany to see the first models produced at the €5 billion Gruenheide plant

22 March 2022
First Tesla cars from Berlin Gigafactory handed over by Elon Musk
Consumer

Fuel prices hit new high after largest single-day jump since 2000

Petrol has hit 156.37p per litre while diesel has hit 162.28p per litre, and further price rises are expected

9 March 2022
Fuel prices hit new high after largest single-day jump since 2000
Consumer

UK fuel prices reach "eye-watering" record high

Prices for petrol reached 148.02 pence per litre on Sunday, while diesel reached 151.57p - both record highs

14 February 2022
Autocar Business
UK fuel prices reach "eye-watering" record high
Consumer

BTCC stars pair with Macmillan for The World's Fastest Coffee Morning

BTCC sponsor Dunlop orchestrated the partnership, with prizes for fans with deep pockets

29 September 2017
BTCC stars pair with Macmillan for The World's Fastest Coffee Morning
Consumer

How to pay less to charge your EV at home

Standard variable tariffs have changed; some suppliers are looking to poach EV drivers, but read the small print

3 July 2026
How to pay less to charge your EV at home
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Renault said EV enquiries on its website have risen 42% compared with January-February
Electric cars

Electric car interest surges following spike in fuel prices

Buyers are considering EVs to insulate themselves from instability – but it's not all good news for car firms

1 May 2026
Electric car interest surges following spike in fuel prices
Consumer

Call for speed camera revenues to be spent on road safety

Police and charities want motoring fines to help pay for safety measures

3 December 2025
Call for speed camera revenues to be spent on road safety
Consumer

Service bills to rise as Iran war drives up engine oil prices by 70%

Garages tell Autocar that "we will have to raise our prices" as absorbing increased costs is no longer viable

8 May 2026
Service bills to rise as Iran war drives up engine oil prices by 70%

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