Consumer

Critics warn against government's £25m for EV charging gullies

New solution should enable more to charge at home – but critics say it’s not viable

29 August 2025
Critics warn against government's £25m for EV charging gullies
Consumer

Government tightens EV grant scheme with new £42k cap

More expensive variants of sub-£37k cars previously qualified for grant; DfT narrows the loophole

28 August 2025
Government tightens EV grant scheme with new £42k cap
Consumer

Second-hand car buyers go for superminis over SUVs

Top 10 list of best-selling used cars is dominated by hatches, not SUVs

19 August 2025
Second-hand car buyers go for superminis over SUVs
Consumer

Cupra Born and more qualify for £1500 government EV grant

Volkswagen ID 3, Peugeot e-208 and Peugeot e-Rifter are among the latest models to receive the discount

16 August 2025
Cupra Born and more qualify for £1500 government EV grant
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Tyres were the most common defect that resulted in drivers receiving penalty points
Consumer

Rise of unsafe vehicles on UK roads is 'cause for alarm'

Total of 13,109 people were given points for driving unsafe vehicles in 2024, up from 8614 a year prior

13 August 2025
Rise of unsafe vehicles on UK roads is 'cause for alarm'
Consumer

Elderly drivers facing mandatory eye tests in road safety push

Stricter enforcement on eyesight is being primed as part of wide-reaching reform on road safety rules

11 August 2025
Elderly drivers facing mandatory eye tests in road safety push
Consumer

Complexity could delay payouts in car finance compensation scheme

Millions are still due redress after court ruling over commission scandal but details remain unclear

8 August 2025
Complexity could delay payouts in car finance compensation scheme
Consumer

Lenders won't have to pay compensation over car finance deals

Supreme Court's ruling effectively puts to an end any mass compensation payout

1 August 2025
Lenders won't have to pay compensation over car finance deals
Consumer

Car 'cannibalism' surges as parts thieves cash in

High cost of new parts and easy online resale is fuelling increase in crime

31 July 2025
Car 'cannibalism' surges as parts thieves cash in
Consumer

EVs eligible for new £3750 grant to be confirmed on 11 August

Around a third of the electric cars currently on sale in the UK are expected to qualify

24 July 2025
EVs eligible for new £3750 grant to be confirmed on 11 August

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