Tag: money
Car insurance warning as rising payouts mean insurers are only just breaking even
UK motor insurers are set to just about break even this year before falling to a loss in 2026, according to industry forecasters.
The classic Mini turned into a £75,000 hot hatch - and the first model built has been sold to... a model
The first hand-built example has already been delivered to an extremely well-known face... and body.
The great EV U-turn: Brands that have ditched or delayed electric car plans due to slow public demand
Since the start of 2024, a number of auto brands have announced delays or a watering down of battery car strategies due to a lack of demand. Here's every manufacturer that's performed a U-turn.
Electric cars that crash in value in a year: Some are worth just a THIRD of their new price after 12 months
Some electric cars are suffering such catastrophic depreciation that they shed tens of thousands of pounds after just a year. Here's a countdown of the 20 models losing value quickest.
The car tech we hate most and features drivers say they now can't live without...
Persistent visual warnings and 'bongs' from advanced driver assistance systems - designed to improve safety - have been found to be sending drivers potty.
Should I rush out to fill up my car with petrol now as Israel-Iran tensions continue?
With the situation between Israel and Iran remaining volatile, drivers will be asking themselves if now is the best time to fill up with fuel while prices are low.
Seven of the strangest police cars from around the world - and one of them you have to pedal...
While Britons are typically used to seeing coppers in mundane Vauxhall Astras, there are some patrol vehicles used in the UK and further afield that are far more interesting. Here's seven of the oddest...
Major car maker issues 'stop drive' recall on popular older models after lethal issue killed woman in France
The immediate 'stop drive' notice has been issued for all examples across Europe with outstanding recall notices for a well-documented fault.
Dartford Crossing charge to increase by 40% in September - here's how much you'll have to pay
Drivers face an increase in pricing to use the Dartford Crossing for the first time since 2014 in what motoring groups have dubbed a blatant 'revenue raiser'.
Octopus launches its first ever EV home charger - you could claim 5,000 free miles if you do this one thing
Octopus Energy has launched its new Octopus Charge EV home charger and is offering its first 100 customers the option to claim 5,00 free miles of charging.
Roger Moore's favourite Bond car is currently being auctioned... and it's NOT an Aston Martin
One of six genuine film cars from the 1981 Bond movie For Your Eyes Only is being sold in an online auction after being recovered from a scrapyard. And it could go for $500k.
Where does your stolen car end up? The parts of the world criminal gangs typically transport them to
Your stolen car could be halfway around the world in the blink of an eye as well-funded gangs have established a seamless supply network to ship motors to various countries across the globe.
The little known car insurance that could save you £5,600 as payouts TREBLE
The controversial insurance product, which covers a car's loss in value if it is written off in an accident or stolen, has come under scrutiny in recent years.
Vauxhall Grandland review: This spacious new SUV really grew on me
My 136 horsepower Grandland GS hybrid was powered by a 1.2 litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, connected to a 21kW (28hp) electric motor.
The everyday item you should NEVER store in your car during a heatwave
With temperatures soaring in recent days and set to hit 34C in parts of the country on Saturday, motorists need to ensure this one product is not in their cars.