Supply shortages have been blamed for new car registrations falling to the lowest level since 1992.
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More than a third of drivers want smart motorways scrapped – survey
More than a third of UK drivers want the government to scrap smart motorways in 2023, a new survey has revealed.
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Top tips to get your motoring year off to a good start
At the start of every new year, many of us often make resolutions as we aim to try and improve as a person.
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Christmas getaway fuel prices at record high
Drivers are being hit by record Christmas getaway fuel prices, new analysis shows.
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Motorists over 50 facing ‘steep’ rise in car insurance premiums
Drivers over the age of 50 are enduring significant increases in car insurance premiums, new figures have shown.
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UK regions with the most disqualified drivers revealed
The areas of the UK with the highest number of disqualified drivers in 2021 have been revealed.
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Vehicle breakdowns hit record levels on freezing roads
Vehicle breakdowns reached record levels on Monday due to freezing conditions across the UK.
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Drivers warned over Christmas getaway traffic hotspots
Drivers are being warned to expect lengthy traffic jams on major routes in the run-up to Christmas.
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How does cold weather affect my car?
We are currently experiencing a big fall in temperatures, with forecasters predicting a lot of snow and ice for many of the country’s regions. As well as making everyone feel a little chillier, cold weather can have a big impact on a car, too.
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Motorists urged to be careful as cold snap hits parts of UK
Motorists could face treacherous conditions on the roads as an Arctic blast hits the UK, with temperatures set to plummet to “as low as minus 10C overnight in isolated spots by the end of the week”.
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2022 has been ‘the most volatile year’ for fuel prices, says watchdog
The Ukraine war and a weaker pound have made 2022 a ‘terrible year for drivers’ with fuel prices at their ‘most volatile’ on record, according to a study published today.
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‘Tax penalty’ risks keeping polluting cars on the road longer – analysis
Drivers of used electric vehicles face a “tax penalty” that could keep older, polluting cars on the road for longer, according to new analysis.
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Benefits of smart motorways ‘wasted’ as drivers avoid extra lane – survey
Nearly half (49%) of drivers say they frequently or occasionally avoid using lane one on smart motorways without a hard shoulder, a new survey suggests.
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Motor insurance policy fraud cases jump as households are squeezed by living costs
The number of fraudulent motor insurance applications being detected has jumped by 16% since last year, according to data from a major insurer.
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Drivers with keyless vehicles ‘twice as likely to make a theft claim’
Motorists with keyless vehicles are around twice as likely to make a theft claim as those with vehicles which are not keyless, according to an insurer’s analysis of claims data covering the past two years.
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Drivers suffer 50% increase in parking tickets
Drivers have been hit by a 50% increase in the number of parking tickets issued by private companies.
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Supermarkets ‘taking advantage’ of drivers with high fuel prices – RAC
Supermarkets are “taking advantage” of drivers by charging “far higher” fuel prices than they should be, a motoring services company has said.
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How To stay safe behind the wheel this Christmas?
People tend to spend a little more time than usual behind the wheel when travelling over the festive period. Be it trips to see family, meeting up with friends or taking a short break away, Christmas might see you taking your car out and about more than you might do during the rest of the year.
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Fuel could go up by 12 pence a litre in March under planned duty hike
Petrol and diesel could rocket up by 12 pence a litre in March if a planned rise in fuel duty comes into force.
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Electric vehicles to no longer be exempt from road tax by 2025
Electric vehicles will no longer be exempt from road tax from 2025, under plans announced today in the Autumn Statement by the Chancellor.
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