UK Driving

21st September 2023

PM delays 2030 petrol and diesel car ban by five years

The 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be delayed until 2035.  Rishi Sunak made the announcement in a speech last […]
20th September 2023

Cleaning up vehicle emissions is the biggest challenge to net zero, says Transport Secretary

Is the UK on track to meet net zero by 2050? The decarbonisation of cars and vans is one of the “biggest challenges” to meeting the […]
12th September 2023

Millions of drivers to be targeted with larger fines under new driving law plans

A group of pro-cycling MPs are calling for larger fines for drivers of heavier vehicles, such as SUVs.   Why bigger penalties?  The MPs, members of the […]
8th September 2023

What does your car say about you?

Have you ever made a snap judgement about someone based on what kind of car they drive? Or maybe you’ve stayed away from certain models because […]
6th September 2023

August sees new car market grow by nearly a quarter

Looking to buy a new car? For the first time since the pandemic, the UK is seeing production exceed demand – so it’s an exciting time […]
31st August 2023

3 motoring updates to be aware of in September

September usually means new number plates in the UK motoring world, but the start of autumn brings in some other changes you might not be aware […]
29th August 2023

The ULEZ expands today – here’s how to check if your vehicle is compliant

The Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) will expand today (29 August) to cover all London boroughs. So, if you haven’t already, you should probably check if […]
24th August 2023

Clean Air Zones generate more than £418 million in just over two years

Have you been slapped with a Clean Air Zone fine lately? UK Clean Air Zones, Low Emissions Zones and Zero Emissions Zones have generated more than […]
23rd August 2023

14m to make trips this August bank holiday

The bank holiday is almost here, and with it comes millions of people hitting the road for a long weekend getaway. But how busy will the […]
15th August 2023

Why are petrol and diesel prices rising again?

If you think fuel prices slowly creeping up again, you’re not seeing things. Fuel prices have been on the rise in the last few months, but […]
10th August 2023

Concerns raised over ‘unreasonable’ timeline for ULEZ scrappage scheme

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is set to expand to cover all 32 London boroughs in just under three weeks, meaning a lot more drivers […]
8th August 2023

Motorists may be slapped with ‘barmy’ new car tax changes with pay per mile considered

With the introduction of the expanded ULEZ, and the government’s plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, there will eventually […]
3rd August 2023

6 tips for driving in the UK

If you’re new to driving in the UK, or just new to driving, you might not be completely familiar with some of the rules and regulations. […]
2nd August 2023

Millions of motorists missing out on vehicle tax rebate

Does the government owe you money for selling your car? Motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk and LeaseElectricCar.co.uk are urging Brits to follow through on claiming back the […]
27th July 2023

Police use AI camera van to catch drivers using mobile phones

Will artificial intelligence help make our roads safer? Hampshire and Thames Valley police forces identified almost 500 driving offences in a week using the Sensor test […]
25th July 2023

2030 ban on new petrol car sales is immovable, insists Gove

The ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars has been a hotly debated topic in recent years, but what does it actually involve? […]
18th July 2023

12.6 million journeys planned for first week of summer holidays

The summer holidays are almost upon us, and if you’re planning to travel over the first weekend of the break, you’ll want to know when the […]
12th July 2023

RAC launches new fuel finder app

Fuel prices have started to come down, but are you always getting the cheapest option? myRAC Fuel Finder RAC have recently launched the ‘myRAC Fuel Finder’ […]
4th July 2023

Drivers paid nearly £1bn more for fuel after supermarkets increased margins

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that average supermarket fuel margins rose by 6p per litre between 2019 and 2022. Motorists paid an extra […]
3rd July 2023

6 of the wackiest cars ever made

Reliant Regal 1967 This iconic three-wheeled model, made famous by Only Fools and Horses, may not be the wackiest car on this list, but it’s definitely […]