Motoring

Drivers warned energy cost hikes could push EV charging prices higher
30 March 2026

Electric car drivers warned energy cost surge could push prices up
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the UK could face rising charging costs after energy prices for public chargepoint operators soared by tens of thousands of per cent, industry figures warn. Osprey ...

Fuel price surge sparks rush for used electric cars
26 March 2026

Used EV sales rise across Europe as petrol prices climb amid Middle East conflict
Used electric vehicle (EV) sales are surging across Europe as rising petrol prices - driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East - push motorists to reconsider their fuel choices. The ...

Spike in oil trades has prompted scrutiny about insider trading
25 March 2026

Oil traders wager millions before Trump Iran announcement fuelling speculation over insider trading
Hundreds of millions of dollars were wagered on oil markets minutes before Donald Trump announced a delay to US strikes on Iran. Trading data shows a sharp spike in activity shortly ...

Drivers told to slow down to save money on petrol
24 March 2026

Drivers urged to slow down as fuel prices soar amid tensions in the Middle East
Petrol and diesel prices across the UK have risen sharply, prompting calls for drivers to reduce speed to save fuel. Unleaded petrol is up 14.4p per litre, while diesel has ...

Drivers are watching TikTok and YouTube behind the wheel
23 March 2026

Drivers are watching TikTok and YouTube behind the wheel, experts warn
Watching videos, livestreams and using in-car touchscreens are becoming more common distractions for drivers, with experts warning that a worrying new trend is taking hold on the roads. Road safety specialists ...

Employer’s car age rule bars Nottinghamshire teen from estate agency role
20 March 2026

Woman rejected from estate agent role due to old car
An 18-year-old woman says she was told she could not be shortlisted for a trainee estate agent role because her car was over 10 years old. Alanah Thompson French, from Burton ...

Volkswagen calls on drivers to ditch car washes in global eco push
20 March 2026

Volkswagen urges motorists to stop washing cars in drive to tackle climate change
Drivers are being urged to stop washing their cars. Volkswagen and four affiliated brands have launched a sustainability initiative encouraging motorists to skip traditional car washes in favour of environmentally ...

Happy safe car time from Toyota
19 March 2026

Toyota offers a range of car accessories to keep dogs safe and comfortable on the road
The safety and comfort of passengers has always been a key consideration in the design of Toyota cars. Now Toyota (GB) is extending this to our four-legged friends with the ...

Organised garage image courtesy Teerawat Wutthikan - vecteezy.com
19 March 2026

Creating a Clean, Organised Garage for Car Maintenance and Storage
If you have a garage, you will know how quickly it can become a dumping ground for everything that does not quite have a home inside the house. Tools, old ...

Uber has rolled out a new feature
18 March 2026

Uber rolls out women-only ride option across US amid safety concerns
Uber has rolled out a new feature across the United States that allows women to be matched exclusively with female drivers. The feature, introduced via a company blog post, gives female ...

Police issue warning about growing threat of key cloning devices used to steal cars
17 March 2026

High-tech key cloning drives surge in Australian car thefts
Criminals using high-tech key cloning devices are now responsible for a growing share of car thefts across Australia. Police say around 30 to 40 per cent of vehicles stolen in the ...

Panic buying leaves petrol stations dry across Australia
16 March 2026

Petrol stations in Australia dry up as panic buying fuels shortage
Dozens of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as panic buying continues. Supply disruptions and surging demand have left some towns without petrol or diesel, with regional communities ...

Oil prices fall as Trump signals end conflicts in Middle East
13 March 2026

Petrol prices fall after Trump signals Iran war may be “very complete”
Oil prices dropped sharply after US President Donald Trump suggested the conflict with Iran could soon end, easing fears of major disruption to global energy supplies. Crude oil had surged close ...

Lexus Space
12 March 2026

Lexus to present world premiere of “SPACE” immersive installation
Lexus will present the world premiere of SPACE, an immersive installation inspired by its flagship Lexus LS Concept, at the 2026 Milan Design Week. SPACE will be unveiled at the leading showcase ...

High-way to hell! learner driver busted for driving stoned
12 March 2026

Wacky Baccy Races! Stoned learner driver busted for cannabis driving
A learner driver in St Helens has been arrested after allegedly failing a drug test during his driving exam. The 26-year-old man from Wigan, Greater Manchester, was pulled over after police ...

Motorists advised to compare petrol prices
11 March 2026

Motorists advised to compare petrol prices as pump costs climb
Motorists are being urged to shop around for the cheapest fuel after petrol prices saw the fastest rise in recent years. The increase comes as oil markets react to the escalating ...

Fuel price caps in Asia aim to shield consumers from rising oil costs
10 March 2026

Countries across Asia cap fuel prices as cost of oil surges
Governments across Asia are taking action to curb rising fuel costs as the US-Israel conflict with Iran pushes oil above $100 a barrel. The spike comes amid fears of prolonged disruption ...

Middle East conflict pushes oil and UK petrol prices higher
9 March 2026

Britons are warned petrol prices could hit historic highs as the Iran war drives oil above $100 a barrel, with average UK pump prices already rising above 135 pence per litre.
Britons could face the highest ever petrol prices as a deepening crisis in the Middle East pushes global oil costs to new heights. Experts warn that petrol could hit £2 ...

UK drivers face higher fuel costs as Middle East conflict impacts global oil supply
6 March 2026

Petrol prices spike as war in Middle East disrupts oil supply
Petrol and diesel prices are soaring across the UK as the conflict in the Middle East escalates. Motorists in Cumbria and southern Scotland are already facing higher costs, with some ...

Uber is planning to launch flying taxis in the next few years
6 March 2026

Uber plans to launch flying taxi service in London skies
Uber is hoping to launch its flying taxi service in London by the end of the 2020s. The transport firm 's chief product officer Sachin Kansal has suggested that the UK ...

Drivers are urged to avoid panic-buying petrol as Middle East conflict pushes oil prices higher
5 March 2026

Fuelling panic! Drivers urged not to stockpile petrol as oil prices rise amid Middle East tensions
Motorists are being advised to stick to their usual refuelling habits, despite concerns that conflict in the Middle East could drive up petrol prices. Recent attacks by Iran on ships and ...

Rising EV sales could be slowed by global lithium supply constraints
5 March 2026

UK EV switch faces lithium supply crunch
The UK’s switch to electric vehicles could be under threat as lithium shortages loom. Experts warn that global demand for lithium, essential for EV batteries, could exceed 13 million tonnes by ...

Drivers told to wear sunglasses to avoid dangerous glare from the low spring sun
3 March 2026

Drivers urged to keep sunglasses in cars during March to avoid crashes
Drivers are being told to keep one essential item in their cars this month. Motoring experts say motorists should carry sunglasses during March, as the low spring sun can temporarily dazzle ...

EV drivers are being spied on by the Government via mobile phones
2 March 2026

Electric car drivers tracked through phones
Electric car drivers have been monitored by the government through their mobile phones. A two-year surveillance project commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT) under the previous Conservative administration reportedly tracked ...