Consumer

Government gives councils new power to ban pavement parking

Local authorities to be given powers to introduce wider bans on pavement parking

8 January 2026
Government gives councils new power to ban pavement parking
Consumer

Mooted VAT cut for public EV charging is 'brilliant news'

Making EV charging cheaper is part of an effort to mitigate the impact of the pay-per-mile eVED tax, due in 2028

12 January 2026
Mooted VAT cut for public EV charging is 'brilliant news'
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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