German car brand Mercedes-Benz has warned that global tariffs have created the highest “complexity” the car industry has faced in more than three decades. The car maker’s chief executive Ola Källenius previously warned the transition to electric vehic…

Drivers of HGVs have been warned they have just one week left to install key safety features and update their permits or could face hefty fines of £550 for travelling around London. HGV operators will have to install a Progressive Safe System and obta…

Gatwick Airport has unveiled plans to increase car drop-off and parking charges as part of its new strategy to secure approval for a second runway. The proposal for the airport, which hosts the busiest single runway airport in Europe, aims to meet the…

Drivers have been warned their vehicles could be towed and removed tomorrow as the London Marathon causes a series of road closures and problems.The closures will affect the boroughs of Greenwich, Southwark, the City of London, Tower Hamlets and Westm…

Ambulance drivers across the capital have been fined thousands for parking non-emergency vehicles in Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), despite rules exempting them from restrictions. The issue has become increasingly problematic as more roads in the …

Rachel Reeves could leave drivers “considerably worse off” as a result of changes to double cab pick-up trucks’ taxes, which came into effect this month.The new rules, which were introduced from April 6, have meant that popular vehicles like the Ford …

Sadiq Khan has claimed a major victory after reports found that the Ulez scheme has delivered a range of public health and economic benefits to Londoners. It comes after a comprehensive study found an 18.5 per cent reduction in sick leave across Great…

Drivers have been warned to “expect delays” this morning after a vehicle fire broke out on a major motorway, disrupting traffic in the East Midlands. The lorry fire on the M1 southbound in Derbyshire was reported at 6am, with traffic being forced to s…

European car brand Polestar has introduced new battery health certificates for its pre-owned electric vehicles in a bid to increase the uptake of greener cars. The certificates, which show the battery life as a percentage, have been designed to provid…

The DVLA has revealed a list of banned number plates for millions of drivers which if caught with them, could lead to serious punishments.The list follows a Freedom of Information request which revealed the banned number plates from the forthcoming “7…

A number of councils which operate Clean Air Zones across the UK have been undermining their own environmental rules by continuing to use petrol-powered maintenance tools while charging drivers roughly £120, a shocking report has revealed. The report …

Private parking companies have been found to be on course to issue a record breaking 14.5 million tickets to drivers this year, raking in millions.It follows reports that found car park management companies’ requests for driver information to the DVLA…

Drivers have been warned of plans to introduce new traffic enforcement across a major town to stop HGVs from breaking new restrictions in place.Surrey County Council has revealed it is considering introducing Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras…

Elon Musk’s Tesla has been dealt another blow as sales in Europe plummet despite more drivers showing a willingness to buy electric vehicles. Just 36,167 Teslas were sold in the EU during the first quarter of the year, showing a drop of 37 per cent c…

Drivers have been warned of major roadworks taking place this month, which could lead to extra delays and congestion. The warning follows the Government’s £4.8billion investment in the UK’s road network, which will impact some of the busiest routes.Th…

Motorists have been warned of a growing “driveway divide” in electric vehicle adoption, which risks threatening the UK’s transition to greener transport. A recent report found that there is an increasing gap between drivers who can charge at home and …

Labour has been urged to increase Vehicle Excise Duty rates on the highest-polluting vehicles, particularly SUVs, to fall in line with European standards. It comes after a report revealed that the UK has been failing to properly incentivise electric v…

Labour councils have been found to be issuing blank cheques to roll out more 20mph zones as well as active travel routes across thousands of roads, impacting motorists across the country. It comes after a Freedom of Information request detailed how lo…

Rachel Reeves’ decision to end Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) exemptions for a certain vehicle type has sparked concerns about the potential impact this could have on businesses wanting to go greener.The tax changes, which came into effect on April 1, now …

The Transport Secretary has today unveiled a series of measures aimed at tackling the record-high backlog of driving tests across the UK. The new plan will see the DVSA deliver at least 10,000 extra tests each month to help reduce waiting times, which…

Millions of drivers have been left frustrated “beyond belief” over a major road issue which has caused vehicles to break down. It comes after reports revealed pothole-related issues have surged by nearly a fifth in just 12 months, according to new fig…

Thousands of drivers have been warned they could face harsh fines and penalties for failing to follow basic Highway Code rules. It comes after online driving lesson marketplace EzLicence compiled the UK’s most Googled Highway Code questions, exposing…

The DVSA has unveiled a number of significant changes for HGV drivers travelling internationally from the UK in a bid to improve safety.The changes which come into force today form part of the UK’s efforts to align with international obligations under…

Local councils across London have voiced strong opposition to the new charges for the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels, which came into effect earlier this month. The controversial charging scheme has sparked different responses from boroughs affected…

Labour has been slammed for failing to repair enough potholes last year, as well as wasting funds on road restoration projects which could have been completed at a much cheaper rate.It comes after a report found that local authorities across the UK co…