Tag: money
Car parks could be covered in solar panels to deliver EV charging as part of latest Net Zero push
Solar canopies or 'solar carports' could become the new norm in car parks across the UK as the government looks to increase cheap EV charging.
Nissan to lay off 11,000 more jobs than feared - taking total number of roles axed to 20,000
The Japanese car maker is planning to cut 15% of its workforce as part of a major restructuring drive. It is unclear if the Sunderland factory (pictured) is impacted.
Millions of pounds worth of fuel stolen from petrol stations in recent years - here's how many thieves were caught
Nearly 110,000 instances of drivers fleeing the pumps without paying were recorded between 2020 and 2024.
Is Nissan's Sunderland plant safe? Huge global cost saving plan includes seven car factory closures and 20,000 job cuts
The 'Re:Nissan Plan' announced Tuesday sets a number of stringent cost-saving measures to pull the car maker out of the red. What does it mean for the 6k workforce in Sunderland?
Key hacking now behind three in five car thefts - here's how to protect your motor
The percentage of vehicles thefts caused by someone manipulating the signal from a remote locking device has rocketed in recent years.
How you can buy a luxury car for a fraction of the price... but you may need to look past its dodgy history
Car buyers are increasingly turning to police auctions for their next purchase - and those willing to the work to bring cars up to scratch can find a real bargain.
Time for older drivers to have regular eye tests? Crash data suggests so...
Ministers have hinted that a change to rules around eyesight checks for older motorists could be rung in as part of Labour's new road safety strategy.
Aston Martin's new Vantage Roadster is a V for Victory - even if you're driving roof down in the rain
RAY MASSEY tries Aston Martin's latest sports car in a test through infamous parts of southeastern Germany so close to VE Day celebrations of the 80th anniversary.
Revealed: How much cheaper it is to service an EV compared to a petrol car over five years
A new study has calculated the average total cost of maintaining an EV vs traditional cars.
The new UK motorway cameras that caught almost 1MILLION drivers dangerously tailgating
With the tech proving effective at identifying tailgating and drivers complaining of a rise in aggressive behaviour on the roads, are we set to see a rollout of cameras?
Used car sales reach post-pandemic milestone - these are the most popular second-hand models of 2025 so far
Used car transactions toppled the two million mark in the first quarter for the first time since pre-Covid 2019.
The 'worst car in history' is set to return: Infamous cheap 1980s model is making a dramatic comeback
Wind the clock back to the early 1980s and drivers of a certain vintage will recall a car entering the UK market with big ambitions and a bargain price tag of just £3k. That motor is on the way back...
Who makes the cheapest cars today? From cut-price legacy brands to Chinese newcomers
Which car brands offer the most models for less than £30,000? Are legacy brands still affordable or is it just new cheap Chinese car makers? We take a look.
Seven ways you can 'accidentally' invalidate car insurance - including a common practical accessory
Have you told your insurer you've been promoted, added an accessory to your car for a holiday or fitted a private plate? If not, you could land yourself in hot water...
Battery experts warn electric car fires will increase unless decades-old technology is improved
With the UK fire service already reporting a 33% year-on-year increase in electric car blazes in Britain, the problem is only going to rise as EVs become mainstream.
