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Tyres were the most common defect that resulted in drivers receiving penalty points
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Rise of unsafe vehicles on UK roads is 'cause for alarm'

Total of 13,109 people were given points for driving unsafe vehicles in 2024, up from 8614 a year prior

13 August 2025
Rise of unsafe vehicles on UK roads is 'cause for alarm'
Consumer

Elderly drivers facing mandatory eye tests in road safety push

Stricter enforcement on eyesight is being primed as part of wide-reaching reform on road safety rules

11 August 2025
Elderly drivers facing mandatory eye tests in road safety push
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Renault 5 now starts at just £21,495 while larger 4 comes down to £25,495
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£1500 off Renault, Nissan, Citroën, Vauxhall EVs as grant list grows

Renault 4 and 5, Alpine A290, Nissan Micra and Vauxhall Corsa among the EVs awarded a £1500 discount

9 August 2025
£1500 off Renault, Nissan, Citroën, Vauxhall EVs as grant list grows
Consumer

Complexity could delay payouts in car finance compensation scheme

Millions are still due redress after court ruling over commission scandal but details remain unclear

8 August 2025
Complexity could delay payouts in car finance compensation scheme
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Lenders won't have to pay compensation over car finance deals

Supreme Court's ruling effectively puts to an end any mass compensation payout

1 August 2025
Lenders won't have to pay compensation over car finance deals
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Car 'cannibalism' surges as parts thieves cash in

High cost of new parts and easy online resale is fuelling increase in crime

31 July 2025
Car 'cannibalism' surges as parts thieves cash in
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EVs eligible for new £3750 grant to be confirmed on 11 August

Around a third of the electric cars currently on sale in the UK are expected to qualify

24 July 2025
EVs eligible for new £3750 grant to be confirmed on 11 August
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MG discounts EVs by £1500 after Electric Car Grant 'stopped' orders

Uncertainty over which cars qualify for new government grant has prompted buyers to hold off

22 July 2025
MG discounts EVs by £1500 after Electric Car Grant 'stopped' orders
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Government launches new EV grant with discount of up to £3750

Electric Car Grant will provide discounts on cars priced below £37k – subject to sustainability criteria

14 July 2025
Government launches new EV grant with discount of up to £3750
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Thieves targeting Lexus cars as Range Rover thefts plummet

Brand has five of the top eight cars most likely to be stolen

14 July 2025
Thieves targeting Lexus cars as Range Rover thefts plummet

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