Tips, guides and insights to help you save money on fuel
A spring France road trip can go wrong before you've even left Kent. Here's the practical 2026 checklist covering Crit'Air stickers, documents, and the rules UK drivers forget most often.
The biggest shake-up to motoring tax in decades is coming. eVED will charge EV drivers 3p per mile from April 2028. The government consultation closes in days — here's what you need to know.
Dashcams are brilliant for protection — but they're a double-edged sword. Most drivers don't realise the footage can be used against them, or that sharing clips online could breach UK GDPR. Here's everything you need to know in 2026.
Nearly half of UK drivers now feel nervous on smart motorways — up from just 23% a year ago. With at least 79 deaths since 2010, regularly failing safety equipment, and emergency refuge areas up to 1.5 miles apart, the numbers make uncomfortable reading. Here's what you need to know.
EVs are marketed as cheap to run, but public rapid charging at 76p/kWh costs more per mile than petrol. Here's who actually saves — and who gets caught in the charging price trap.
A new generation of AI-powered cameras is rolling out across UK roads. They don't just catch speeders — they can see inside your car, detect phone use, check seatbelts, and verify your insurance in real time. Here's what you need to know.
The 5p fuel duty cut ends on 31 August. From September, duty rises for the first time in 16 years — adding up to 5p per litre by March 2027. You've got six months to build the habits that will soften the blow.
Britain's roads are crumbling. After a brutal winter of frost, rain, and sub-zero temperatures, councils face a record pothole backlog — and drivers are paying the price. Pothole damage costs UK motorists an estimated £730 million a year. Here's how bad it really is.
Britain had 40,000 petrol stations in 1967. Today there are just 8,300 — and they're closing at nearly 3% a year. EV chargers already outnumber fuel pumps two-to-one. Are we watching the slow death of the forecourt?
The UK government has fast-tracked self-driving vehicle pilots to spring 2026. Wayve, Waymo, and others are preparing to put driverless taxis on London streets — no safety driver required. Here's what's actually happening, who's involved, and what it means for UK drivers.
Brent crude is up nearly 9% in 24 hours after US and Israeli strikes on Iran. UK pump prices won't spike overnight — but if the Strait of Hormuz stays disrupted, drivers should expect increases within weeks.
From 31 March 2026, the DVSA is cutting test booking amendments from 6 to 2, blocking instructor bookings, and restricting location swaps. It's all aimed at the bots and resellers charging learners up to £500 for a £62 test — but not everyone thinks it'll work.
The 26 plate launched on 1 March 2026. Here's how the UK plate system works, why the DVLA banned 403 combinations, and whether timing your purchase around the plate change actually saves money.
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