2 h. ago EV owners hit with £22.3m double whammy of car tax and higher charging bills from today

EV owners will collectively pay millions more a month to run their cars as they pay car tax for the first time and Ofgem's price cap kicks in.

Economics

4 h. ago Major British car manufacturer slashes prices in bid to curb expensive new tax

The move will help drivers to avoid any additional charges.

Economics

6 h. ago Most new electric cars to be hit with £2,125 'luxury' tax under VED rules from today

Changes to car tax will see all new EVs priced over £40,000 stung with an 'expensive car supplement' costing £425 annually for five years.

Economics

7 h. ago Price increase: the areas worst affected by national council, car tax, TV licence rises of Awful April 2025

Household bills are soaring this April, with some regions facing eye-watering hikes 💸

Economics

43 h. ago Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if car prices go up, but his base may be hardest hit

Low-cost vehicles are largely only affordable because they are manufactured outside the U.S.

Politics

51 h. ago Trump news today: President says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if car prices go up as industry braces for tariffs

President believes taxing imports will force people to buy American-made cars

Politics

51 h. ago Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if tariffs make car prices go up

Trump says tariffs on foreign-made cars would would lead to increased sales of US-made carsDonald Trump said on Saturday he did not warn car industry executives against raising prices as tariffs on foreign-made autos come into force, telling NBC News he “couldn’t care less” if they do.The president’s comments came as the White House prepared to impose new tariffs on a range of consumer goods on 2 April, a move that has drawn criticism from international leaders and concerns about potential price increases for consumers.Guardian staff contributed reporting Continue reading...

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62 h. ago How to make an extra £3,000 when selling your secondhand car

Putting a bit of work in before listing and selling your secondhand car means you can ask for a better price - it could mean up to an additional £3,000 in your back pocket

Economics

4 d. ago Why Trump’s 25% tariffs on autos could backfire | Steven Greenhouse

Nearly half of the cars sold in the US are imported and Trump’s 25% tariff will add at least $6,000 to the sticker price of the average car, industry experts sayAfter two months of flip-flopping on tariffs, imposing them one day and often suspending them the next, Donald Trump gunned the accelerator of his trade war on Wednesday by announcing a 25% tariff on autos and auto parts imported into the United States. That’s a very big deal, and while the president insists this hefty import tax on cars is going to be good for “anybody who has plants in the United States”, his move – like a car in desperate need of a tune-up – could easily backfire.Nearly half of the cars sold in the US are imported, and Trump’s 25% tariff will add at least $6,000 to the sticker price of the average car, industry experts say. Domestic auto producers will be able to jack up their sticker prices because the new tariffs will make US automakers face considerably less price competition from imported cars. This e...

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7 d. ago BYD Sealion 7 review: Fast SUV lags behind Tesla on price and range

The Sealion 7 should be a big seller for BYD – it’s a rival for the Tesla Model Y, the world’s top-selling car – but will its price and range count against it?

Politics

1 week ago Dyson just launched its 'most powerful' handheld vacuum, and it's already on sale

Ideal for cleaning in tight spaces, the Dyson Car+Boat currently has £50 off its asking price

Politics

1 week ago Katie Price straddled F1 car in raunchy photoshoot and worked as Eddie Jordan's grid girl

Katie Price was once part of Eddie Jordan Racing and straddled one of the team's F1 cars in a very racy grid girl photoshoot with former Page 3 models

Events

1 week ago Need a new car battery? Here's how to get one fitted for the cheapest possible price

Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield explains a cunning way to save money on a new car battery with Halfords price match and free battery fitting

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2 w. ago Jeremy Clarkson ROASTS Will Smith in Top Gear clip as he mocks the Hollywood star's lyrics

Appearing on the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car segment of the show in 2015, Will, then 46, could hardly have expected the grilling he got from Jeremy, then 54, in front of Margot and a large audience.

Politics

3 w. ago What is the cheapest way to get to the Cheltenham Festival? Car parking, trains and bus prices for 2025 event

The massive day in the racing calendar is getting closer and last-minute travel plans will be high on the agenda

Transport

3 w. ago Chinese cars: Are they ethical, should you be concerned about spyware and why are they so cheap?

With prices typically cheaper than well-known mainstream car firms from Europe, Japan and Korea, should you be seriously thinking about buying a Chinese car now?

Events

3 w. ago Need a new car battery? Here's how to get one fitted for the cheapest price

Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield explains a cunning way to save money on a new car battery with Halfords price match and free battery fitting - perfect if you’re looking for the best battery deals

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