New cars

What are the safest cars on sale in the UK in 2024?

Some regard safety as the most important feature when buying a new car. Here are the UK's 10 safest cars

4 January 2024
What are the safest cars on sale in the UK in 2024?
Volkswagen ID 3 charging Ionity
New funding will be used to prepare five to 10 service stations for more 100kW-plus chargers
Consumer

UK government misses motorway EV charging target

Fewer than four in 10 motorway service stations host six or more ultra-rapid electric car charge points

2 January 2024
UK government misses motorway EV charging target
Consumer

Dennis, Horner and Duke of Richmond named in honours list

Dennis is knighted for services to industry and charity while Horner and Duke of Richmond are now Commander of the Order of the British Empire

30 December 2023
Dennis, Horner and Duke of Richmond named in honours list
Skoda Kodiaq emissions
The agreed new Euro 7 standards have kept the emissions limits from the Euro 6 for new cars and vans
Consumer

Win for car lobby as softened Euro 7 rules pass crucial stage

Emissions tests for passenger cars to be less stringent than proposed, but tyre and brake particulates are in the spotlight

20 December 2023
Win for car lobby as softened Euro 7 rules pass crucial stage
Ford Fiesta pavement parking
Newham was found to be the most popular borough for such infractions
Consumer

London earns £8.5m from pavement parking fines in 2023

32 councils made nearly £10m over 11 months, with Newham profiting most; many fines still not paid

20 December 2023
London earns £8.5m from pavement parking fines in 2023
Consumer

British Motor Museum saves long-lost MG prototypes

Eight cars rescued after being abandoned at Longbridge, including concepts, prototypes and first MG F

14 December 2023
British Motor Museum saves long-lost MG prototypes
Ford Focus scrap
More than 40,000 examples of the Ford Focus were scrapped between January and October
Consumer

UK bought twice as many cars as it scrapped this year

Cars are being kept alive longer as cost of living remains high; Ford Focus is the country's most scrapped car

13 December 2023
UK bought twice as many cars as it scrapped this year
Car theft
Thieves standing by a car use the device to pick up signal relayed from key
Consumer

Crackdown on websites selling devices for keyless car thefts

Relay tech enables 93% of thefts yet is openly sold online as the UK moves to ban it

1 December 2023
Crackdown on websites selling devices for keyless car thefts
Renault Megane E Tech front quarter tracking 2023
The Renault Mégane E-Tech previously started at £36,995
Consumer

Renault Megane E-Tech now £34,995 as prices slashed

Electric hatchback now cheaper across the board; range-topper comes under the £40,000 mark

30 November 2023
Renault Megane E-Tech now £34,995 as prices slashed
Dacia Sandero front cornering
The Dacia Sandero is one of the UK's most affordable new cars, starting at £13,795
Consumer

Dacia UK closes online store in Black Friday snub

Brand will also play radio adverts with "relaxing sounds" to break from Black Friday chaos

24 November 2023
Dacia UK closes online store in Black Friday snub

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