A bombshell new report has warned that BP could contribute to an additional 72,000 heat deaths around the world, after the oil giant decided to scrap a number of net zero pledges, including electric car measures.The fossil fuel giant had originally co…

A man has been charged with dangerous driving following a pursuit earlier this month, which resulted in seven police officers being injured and several vehicles damaged.On April 9, seven police officers were taken to hospital after being injured in a …

Drivers could escape fines for littering as councillors fume that nothing is being done to prevent motorists from being punished for breaking Highway Code rules.Rule 147 of the Highway Code tells drivers that they should be considerate and “MUST NOT” …

Experts have backed Government proposals to allow heavier electric vans to be tested at MOT centres rather than through the HGV testing network.A fleet management company has responded to the “Zero emission vans: regulatory flexibility” consultation, …

A coroner has called for elderly drivers to face stricter eyesight tests when renewing their licence following a number of devastating accidents on UK roads.The senior coroner for Lancashire, Dr James Adeley, has demanded widespread change to the syst…

Motorists are being warned to prepare for one of the busiest Easter getaways since 2022, with more than 19 million leisure journeys expected over the upcoming bank holiday weekend.New research from the RAC and traffic analytics specialists INRIX sugge…

The Ministry of Defence has reportedly banned electric vehicles with Chinese components from sensitive military sites across the UK amid fears over cybersecurity.Staff at RAF Wyton in Cambridgeshire must now park their EVs made using Chinese technolog…

A staple of British motoring could disappear from new cars within the next 15 years as younger drivers prefer high-tech options.Manual gearbox options for new cars in the UK have plummeted to their lowest level in a decade, with just 82 models now ava…

Motorists are being warned that their passengers’ actions could invalidate their car insurance policies and cost them hundreds or thousands of pounds.UK drivers are carrying more passengers now than in recent years as households look to downsize to on…

One of the most popular car brands in the world has announced it will be cutting production of its top-selling US model as a result of Donald Trump’s auto tariffs.Nissan will reduce production of its Rogue SUV in Japan by 13,000 vehicles between May a…

Sales of second-hand Tesla models continue to soar despite frequent protests against the brand and its founder Elon Musk, with action taking place over the weekend.New data reports that 2,951 used Teslas were sold in March, compared to the previous pe…

Drivers in a major UK city are set to be slapped with expensive parking costs as the local authority looks to remove free parking, as the council looks to make £34million in savings.Milton Keynes City Council has proposed scrapping all remaining free …

Concerns are mounting over road safety for drivers with dementia as new research and a tragic case highlight the urgent need for better assessment systems.A Surrey research project is testing a new decision aid to help those with dementia make safer c…

Drivers are being warned of long delays on a major motorway after a devastating lorry fire, with experts suggesting the carriageway could be closed for hours.The in Greater Manchester is closed northbound between Junction 22 (Winwick) and Junction 23 …

More than 6,000 electric car chargers are set to be installed as part of Labour’s pledge to help more drivers make the switch to EVs.Suffolk County Council has partnered with charge point operator Believ to deliver approximately 6,000 new electric veh…

The largest number of protests seen against Tesla in the UK will take place this weekend as the brand and its founder Elon Musk continue to face pressure from campaigners.The UK chapter of Tesla Takedown announced that it would be protesting the elect…

Four major truck manufacturers have been linked to 307,000 deaths and more than $1.4trillion (£1.08trillion) in global health costs from diesel pollution, according to a groundbreaking report released yesterday.The Centre for Research on Energy and Cl…

Drivers are being warned they could face fines of up to £40 for leaving their engines running while stationary to keep air conditioning on during the current period of warm weather.With temperatures exceeding 20 degrees, motorists are reminded not to …

Motorists are being warned to expect significant delays over the Easter weekend, with almost 20 million drivers expected to hit the roads on Good Friday alone.The AA has cautioned that Easter falling three weeks later than in 2024 will “bump up bank h…

Historic British car manufacturer MOKE International has officially launched a new manufacturing facility in the UK as the brand celebrates its 60th year of operation.The new production facility in Leamington Spa is wholly owned by MOKE and has alread…

Drivers are being warned of a petrol station issue that could impact millions of motorists prepare for an Easter weekend getaway.A new study has found that alarming traces of E. coli, Salmonella, and even faecal matter were discovered on fuel pumps ac…

Experts are warning drivers that they could face car insurance issues and expensive costs as Birmingham’s bin strikes exceed more than a month.Birmingham City Council declared the situation a major incident last week after bin workers began indefinite…

The Department for Transport has launched an investigation into the environmental credentials of a fuel dubbed “green diesel”, a renewable diesel increasingly adopted by UK fleets.According to a new report from Transport & Environment (T&E), HVO has s…

Motorists are being warned of road closures along a major motorway as police officers look to contain a loose dog.The M1 southbound is closed between Junction 31 Worksop and Junction 30 Sheffield in South Yorkshire.National Highways: Yorkshire reporte…

Used Tesla prices are falling faster than other electric vehicles in both the US and UK markets, as backlash grows against Elon Musk.In the United States, second-hand Tesla prices dropped seven per cent year-on-year in March, compared to just 1.5 per …