27 h. ago Starmer cannot have armoured electric Range Rover ‘because of bomb risk’

Jaguar Land Rover says ‘required safety levels cannot be achieved’ for EVs so PM must to stick to petrol versionWould-be car buyers considering ditching petrol for electric tend to fret – not always correctly – about higher upfront costs, access to chargers and whether their battery will last on long journeys.But Keir Starmer has an unusual obstacle to making the switch – Britain’s largest carmaker has claimed electric vehicles (EVs) do not offer adequate bomb protection. Continue reading...

Events

28 h. ago Jaguar Land Rover lobbied to exclude armoured cars from UK EV targets

Carmaker said ‘required safety levels cannot be achieved’ – meaning PM’s Range Rovers will not be made electricWould-be car buyers considering ditching petrol for electric tend to fret – not always correctly – about higher upfront costs, access to chargers and whether their battery will last on long journeys.But Keir Starmer has an unusual obstacle to making the switch – Britain’s largest carmaker has claimed electric vehicles (EVs) do not offer adequate bomb protection. Continue reading...

Events

32 h. ago 'We've tested every electric car in the UK and this is the one you should buy'

A group of car experts from a renowned motoring publication have come together to decide which is the best electric vehicle on sale in the UK

Politics

3 d. ago Home Office bans asylum seekers from buying luxury goods and services

Purchase of snowmobiles, timeshares and furs prohibited, despite asylum seekers receiving only £9.95 a weekAre you an asylum seeker and are you considering buying an armoured car, a snowmobile or a timeshare using your Home Office pre-paid cash card? If so, think again, for these are just some of the luxuries on a list of banned items and activities drawn up by the government.Quite how asylum seekers living in hotels who are banned from working but are provided with meals and receive £9.95 a week are expected to afford any luxuries is unclear. Similarly, those in self-catering accommodation who receive £49.18 a week may find it tricky to foot the bill for flowers (also on the list). Continue reading...

Society

6 d. ago Edmunds: Five big mistakes you need to avoid before buying your next new car

A 2025 analysis from Edmunds reveals that nearly 20% of new car buyers are committing to monthly payments of $1,000 or more

Politics

8 d. ago Welshman pays £10 for video camera at car boot sale and footage leaves him floored

A man was left utterly gobsmacked after buying an old camera from a car boot sale and found some incredible footage on it that 'took him back to simpler times'

Economics

1 week ago RAY MASSEY: Fasten your seatbelts for the arrival of the 75 plate

Following on from the March 25 plate, it's one of the busiest and most important times in the car-buying calendar.

Politics

1 week ago Manager at care home told staff there was no cash to buy residents new underwear... because she had rinsed bank accounts of £55,000

Keeley Coleman used bank cards that belonged to two vulnerable residents and a 'pooled' card from seven others to buy a car, caravan and hot tub, Nottingham Crown Court heard.

Economics

2 w. ago Edmunds SUV test: The new Nissan Armada takes a run at the Chevrolet Tahoe

Car buyers seeking stout full-size SUVs might want to consider the Chevrolet Tahoe and Nissan Armada

Politics

3 w. ago Does Ed Miliband's new £3,750 grant make it worth buying an electric car? How to get it and the EVs to buy

Car buyers are being offered a cash incentive to purchase a new electric vehicle (EV) for the first time in three years. But the size of the discounts and the rules have left drivers confused.

Economics

3 w. ago 'Chaotic' recall leaves 120,000 people in UK unable to drive their cars

One woman from Cardiff said she was left with no option but to buy a new car for £10,000

Transport

4 w. ago Mechanic always tells customers buy this used car type over SUV

Nearly two decades on, the SUV market is still showing no signs of slowing down, but one car mechanic has suggested that drivers should opt for estate cars instead

Economics

4 w. ago New car sales stall in July: Buyers 'delayed' EV purchases awaiting Government to confirm discounts

The SMMT confirmed that 140,154 new cars were registered in July, down from 147,517 on the same month in 2024.

Economics

4 w. ago Motorists buying a second hand car 'should do 5 important checks'

Used cars are a popular choice for drivers who aren't looking to splash out on a new vehicle and a former car salesman has shared some advice for when you're in the market for a used car

Transport

4 w. ago Should I buy my teenage daughter an electric car to learn to drive in

She'll start learning to drive in October when she turns 17, and I have some big reservations about her learning an electric car.

Transport