Motoring

Drivers warned to check new Euro 7 emissions rules before buying vehicles
27 February 2026

Car and van drivers warned over Euro 7 emissions rules
Drivers of new cars and vans in Britain are being warned about tougher emissions regulations coming into force on 29 November 2026. The rules, known as Euro 7, will require vehicles ...

Lexus all new ES BEV SALOON
26 February 2026

The all-new Lexus ES BEV with elegant saloon design
Across seven generations, right from the launch of the Lexus brand more than 35 years ago, the ES has distinguished itself as an elegant luxury saloon of classic proportions. Lexus ...

Failing to declare ADHD to the DVLA could result in penalties and legal consequences
26 February 2026

DVLA says failing to declare ADHD can result in £1,000 fine
Drivers with ADHD may face fines if they fail to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition affecting focus, attention ...

Over 2,500 motorists face multiple drink driving convictions
25 February 2026

Over 2,500 motorists caught drink driving multiple times in past decade
More than 2,500 drivers have been caught drink driving on at least three separate occasions in the past 11 years, new RAC analysis of DVLA data shows. A Freedom of Information ...

Drivers urged to park away from structures while major recalls address fire and safety risks
24 February 2026

Mercedes-Benz and Nissan recall 700,000 vehicles over fire and safety risks
Nissan and Mercedes-Benz are recalling around 700,000 vehicles over serious safety risks. Drivers are being advised to “park outside and away from structures” while repairs are carried out, due to defects ...

Repeat drink-drivers could be forced to install car breathalysers
23 February 2026

Repeat drink-drivers could be forced to install car breathalysers
A controversial new device could soon be fitted to the cars of repeat drink-drivers, as road safety campaigners push for tougher measures to prevent persistent offenders from getting back behind ...

Upgraded Lexus UX 300h range
21 February 2026

'New for 2026' Lexus introduces revised customer focused UX 300h range
Lexus has revised the UK model range for its UX 300h compact hybrid SUV, creating a line-up that is focused on current customer tastes and preferences. The changes for the ...

Toyota confirms Supercars return is not aimed at boosting sales
20 February 2026

Toyota says Supercars program will focus on GR brand development
Toyota has confirmed its return to Supercars involves a multi-million-dollar factory-backed investment but is not aimed at boosting vehicle sales. The Japanese manufacturer is re-entering Australia’s top touring car championship for ...

A new pay-per-mile tax will apply to electric and hybrid cars
19 February 2026

Drivers face new pay-per-mile charge under EV tax plan
Drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid cars will face a new mileage-based tax, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed. The Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) will come into force in April 2028, ...

Government considers banning vaping in cars with children
18 February 2026

Vaping in cars with children could be outlawed in England under new bill
The UK Government is considering a ban on vaping in cars when a child is present, part of a wider strategy to protect children from the harms of second-hand smoke. A ...

Men twice as likely as women to report regular road rage
17 February 2026

Men twice as likely as women to report regular road rage
Nearly half of UK motorists admit to experiencing road rage, according to new research that suggests frustration behind the wheel has become a defining feature of modern driving. A study by ...

Toyota Gazoo Racing in Sweden
16 February 2026

Snow master Evans leads 1-2-3-4 finish for Toyota Gazoo Racing in Sweden
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) locked out the podium places for the second time in as many rounds of the 2026 FIA World Rally championship with Elfyn Evans ...

Over a million UK vehicles are on the road without valid MOT
16 February 2026

Over a million UK vehicles are on the road without valid MOT
More than one million vehicles on UK roads are driving without a valid MOT certificate, new research suggests, amid mounting financial pressure on motorists. According to a survey by Halfords, three ...

Volvo says its new SPA3 electric platform allows cars to sit lower to the ground
13 February 2026

Volvo’s new EV platform could allow return of low-slung saloons and estates
Volvo’s next-generation SPA3 electric vehicle platform could enable the carmaker to revive traditional low-riding saloons and estate cars, despite its recent shift toward SUVs. Five of Volvo’s six current model lines ...

New AI spy cameras highlight lesser-known driving offences
12 February 2026

Big Brother AI set to monitor drivers
Transport Scotland is rolling out a £350,000 pilot program to test artificial intelligence “spy” cameras on the nation’s roads, raising awareness about some of the lesser-known actions that could now ...

Motoring experts warn UK drivers to check tyre tread using the 20p test, or face fines up to £10,000
11 February 2026

Drivers warned over tyre tread risk £10,000 fine and 12 point penalty
UK motorists could face fines of up to £10,000 and 12 penalty points if their tyres fail to meet legal requirements, motoring experts have warned. RAC Drive emphasised that drivers with ...

Honda issues safety recall
10 February 2026

Honda issues safety recall after glitch affects driver's seat stability
Honda has issued a​ safety recall in the United States after identifying a manufacturing error that could affect the stability of the driver’s seat in ​some vehicles. According to recall documents ...

Urgent recall for popular UK cars over engine fire risk
9 February 2026

Urgent recall for popular UK cars over engine fire risk
Drivers of several popular car models have been urged to check if their vehicle is affected by a new safety recall issued by automotive giant Stellantis, after a potential engine ...

Drivers warned over MOT fraud
6 February 2026

Drivers warned over MOT fraud as DVSA crackdown leads to prison sentences
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed it is stepping up enforcement against fraudulent garages and testers who issue MOT certificates without vehicles ever being inspected​. In one of ...

Drivers using insulin must comply with blood sugar monitoring and medical checks to keep their licences
5 February 2026

DVLA updates rules for 1 million insulin-dependent drivers
Around 1 million UK drivers treated with insulin have been affected by updated monitoring rules for licence renewals, officials have confirmed. The Department for Transport addressed a Parliamentary question on the ...

China bans hidden car door handles after fatal crashes
4 February 2026

China bans hidden car door handles after fatal crashes raise safety concerns
China has become the first country in the world to ban hidden car door handles, citing growing safety concerns. The move follows reports of two fatal crashes in China involving Xiaomi ...

Drivers warned using wipers on frozen windscreens can cayse damage to car
3 February 2026

RAC warns drivers to avoid using wipers on frozen windscreens
The RAC has urged motorists to never use windscreen wipers on frozen glass, warning that the practice can damage both the blades and the wiper motor. The advice comes as the ...

New UK rule forces petrol stations to update costs in real time
2 February 2026

New UK rule forces petrol stations to update costs in real time
A major shake-up is coming to every petrol station in the UK, with a new rule coming into force from Monday (02.02.26) that promises to make fuel pricing more transparent ...

Tesla is winding down two of its electric vehicles
30 January 2026

Tesla to axe Model S and X as Musk bets on an ​'epic future​' of AI and robots
Tesla is winding down two of its longest-running electric vehicles as Elon Musk pivots to robotics. The company confirmed this week that it will end production of the Model S and ...