Motoring

CPR and defibrillator skills to be tested
13 August 2025

CPR and defibrillator skills to be tested in driving theory exam for first time
Learner drivers will soon have to prove they know how to save a life before they can pass their theory test. From early next year, new questions on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) ...

Older motorists targeted
11 August 2025

Over-70 motorists targeted in compulsory eye test shake-up
Motorists over the age of 70 could face a ban from the roads if they fail compulsory eye tests under new driving laws for England and Wales. The proposals come after ...

Stellantis
8 August 2025

'Do not drive' order sparks fury as drivers face months without cars
Motorists across the UK have been left high and dry as Citroën's parent company Stellantis continues to blunder through a car recall triggered by a potentially deadly airbag fault. Consumer group ...

Drivers affected by car finance scandal
8 August 2025

Drivers affected by car finance scandal may get under £950
Victims of car finance mis-selling are likely to get less than £950 per deal under a new compensation scheme proposed by the financial watchdog. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revealed plans ...

Car door trick to beat heatwave
7 August 2025

Mathematician shares genius car door trick to beat heatwave
With Britain bracing for a blistering heatwave, a top scientist has revealed a clever trick to cool your car down without touching the air con. Temperatures in London are set to soar ...

Are electric cars cheaper to run in the long term?
7 August 2025

Are electric cars cheaper to run in the long term?
Electric vehicles may have a higher upfront price, but they're much cheaper to run in the long term. Experts say switching to an EV could save the average driver hundreds every ...

Disability scheme
7 August 2025

Anxiety, obesity and constipation among reasons people claim cars on disability scheme
Thousands of Brits have been handed brand-new cars thanks to a £600million-a-year scheme, with some claiming to suffer from constipation, tennis elbow and even drug misuse. The Motability programme lets people ...

The Ford Puma has once again claimed the title
7 August 2025

Britain's favourite car in 2025? The answer may surprise you
The Ford Puma has once again claimed the title of the UK’s best-selling car, with more than 26,000 units sold so far this year, and experts say the trend shows ...

Government ​pledges to make EVs ​cheaper to buy
7 August 2025

Government ​pledges to make EVs ​cheaper to buy
The government has pledged to make electric vehicles more affordable​, but stopped short of confirming if drivers will get direct cash grants. Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said ministers “will be making ...

Electric car prices slashed by up to £3,750
7 August 2025

Electric car prices slashed by up to £3,750 in new government scheme
Drivers could soon snap up new electric motors for thousands less as the government rolls out a major new scheme to drive Brits away from petrol and diesel. Some EVs will ...

Strict tests for all over 70's
5 August 2025

Over-70s could face compulsory health checks to keep their licences
Motorists aged 70 and above could soon be forced to take compulsory eyesight and cognitive tests before being allowed to stay on the road. The move - which is being ...

Car Finance your rights
1 August 2025

Car finance ​scandal explained: what you need to know as Supreme Court rules today
Millions of motorists could be owed compensation over "mis-sold car finance deals", with a landmark Supreme Court ruling expected to open the floodgates to billions in claims. The UK’s most ...

EU black box rules for UK
31 July 2025

New ​cars in Britain ​may ​include ​black ​box ​recorders and ​breathalyser ​tech
New cars sold in Britain are set to come fitted with black box-style data recorders and breathalyser-ready tech as Labour eyes closer alignment with EU safety rules, sparking claims of ...

Driving test waiting times
29 July 2025

Learner drivers stuck in five-month wait for test slot: 'It cannot get much worse'
Learner drivers are being left high and dry with some waiting more than five months just to book a driving test, with four in five test centres now maxed out ...

Most stolen new car
28 July 2025

Britain's ​most ​stolen ​car ​revealed ​- and ​it's ​not ​what ​you ​think
Toyota Hilux owners are being warned to increase their defences after it emerged the pickup has become Britain’s most stolen new motor. New Government stats analysed by insurance pros QuestGates ...

The Lexus RZ-550e-F-SPORT-Sonic-Platinum
28 July 2025

The European Launch of the Lexus RZ Range
I had the opportunity to meet up with the team from Lexus in Portugal whilst I was on holiday to test drive the all new battery electric RZ 350e, RZ 450e ...

Falling production!
27 July 2025

UK car production falls to lowest level since 1953
British car and van production has slumped to its lowest level for the first half of a year since 1953, in a grim sign of the turmoil battering the nation's ...

Lexus all-new, all-electric Lexus ES saloon
22 July 2025

Lexus supports excellence and innovation as sponsor and official car of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival
Lexus continues its strong association with cinema, as a Sponsor and Official Car of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival – La Biennale di Venezia – for a ninth consecutive year. ...

Robotaxis
18 July 2025

Uber to launch self-driving fleet following Lucid deal
Uber has cut a deal with luxury electric car firm Lucid that will see it launch its first fleet of self-driving robotaxis across the US, and it is dropping a ...

Emma Watson
18 July 2025

Speeding crackdown sees Emma Watson hit with driving ban
Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding in Oxford. The 35-year-old star - who shot to fame playing brainy witch Hermione Granger in ...

EV discounts
16 July 2025

Electric car prices slashed by up to £3,750 in new government scheme
Drivers could soon snap up new electric motors for thousands less as the government rolls out a major new scheme to drive Brits away from petrol and diesel. Some EVs ...

Lonely drivers
15 July 2025

Cars could be making us lonelier, new UK study finds
Being stuck behind the wheel could be more than just a traffic headache - it might be making Brits lonelier. A new study has found a correlation between car dependency ...

Women treated differently than men
8 July 2025

Women say they feel 'patronised' and 'ignored' in car showrooms
Almost half of female drivers say the car-buying experience is still aimed squarely at men, with many left feeling "patronised" and "uncomfortable". A new survey of 7,500 drivers by Citroën ...

Nissan cars
8 July 2025

Car brand hit by major recall as 'engine failure' could cause crashes
Nissan is recalling more than 440,000 vehicles due to a potentially serious engine fault that could lead to crashes. The car giant has identified a possible manufacturing defect in certain ...