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29 February 2024, 13:22

A New Chapter for Aberdeen’s Automotive Landscape: The Peter Vardy Carz Branch Closure

A New Chapter for Aberdeen’s Automotive Landscape: The Peter Vardy Carz Branch Closure

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28 February 2024, 16:16

MG Sets Eyes on Major European Sales Surge with New MG3 Hybrid Launch!

MG targets over 300,000 sales in Europe with the new MG3 hybrid. Doubling last year's sales, MG aims to outpace Volvo & Nissan as Europe's top brand

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23 February 2024, 12:54

London's Lifeline to Ukraine: Transforming ULEZ Non-Compliant Vehicles into Humanitarian Aid

London ULEZ Scheme Aids Ukraine: Donating Non-Compliant Vehicles for Humanitarian Support

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22 February 2024, 09:08

Lloyds Banking Group Allocates £450 Million for Car Financing Probe Amid Industry-Wide Concerns

Lloyds Banking Group Allocates £450 Million for Car Financing Probe Amid Industry-Wide Concerns

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22 February 2024, 08:23

UK Police Chiefs Propose Immediate Roadside Disqualification for Drink and Drug Drivers

UK police chiefs propose immediate roadside disqualification for drivers under the influence, aiming for stricter road safety and sentencing.

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21 February 2024, 10:46

ASA Clears Ford’s "Zero-Emissions Driving" Claim in All-Electric Explorer Ad

ASA ruling finds Ford's 'Zero-emissions driving' claim for the All-Electric Explorer clear and not misleading, emphasizing emissions during operation only.

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20 February 2024, 16:48

Glasgow to Extend Parking Charge Hours Until 10 PM in Citywide Standardization Effort

Glasgow City Council plans to extend parking charges until 10 PM across the city, aiming for standardization and encouraging sustainable transport.

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20 February 2024, 14:31

Government Names 524 Companies for Minimum Wage Violations, Including BCA

UK government names 524 companies, including BCA, for not paying the National Minimum Wage, affecting over 172,000 workers. Firms to repay £16M

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15 February 2024, 16:16

Glasgow Airport Parking Fees Soar: New Increase Hits Passengers

Glasgow Airport Parking Fees Soar: New Increase Hits Passengers

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07 February 2024, 13:40

ASA Finds GLA’s ULEZ Ad Claim Misleading Regarding Pollution Levels Inside Cars

ASA rules against GLA's ULEZ ad claim as misleading, stating 'inside your car' is not proven to be one of London's most polluted places

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25 January 2024, 16:37

Government U-Turns on MOT Changes Amid Fierce Backlash and Safety Concerns

Government U-Turns on MOT Changes Amid Fierce Backlash and Safety Concerns

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23 January 2024, 15:25

The Vauxhall Frontera is coming back!

The Vauxhall Frontera is coming back!

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22 January 2024, 21:12

Annual Increase in Car Width: Vehicles Expand by 1cm Each Year

Cars grow 1cm wider every two years prompting parking concerns

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21 January 2024, 09:53

Glasgow Taxi Drivers Face Crisis as Low Emission Zone Rules Drive Up Costs and Reduce Workforce

Glasgow Taxi Drivers Face Crisis as Low Emission Zone Rules Drive Up Costs and Reduce Workforce

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20 January 2024, 08:27

Ford Adjusts Production Strategy Amid Slowing EV Demand, Cuts F-150 Lightning Output

Ford Adjusts Production Strategy Amid Slowing EV Demand, Cuts F-150 Lightning Output

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19 January 2024, 16:05

EV Owners Advised to Adapt as Freezing Temperatures Challenge Battery Performance

EV Owners Advised to Adapt as Freezing Temperatures Challenge Battery Performance

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19 January 2024, 10:18

UK's Banking Sector on Alert for Potential Car Loan Misselling Scandal with Billions at Stake

UK's Banking Sector on Alert for Potential Car Loan Misselling Scandal with Billions at Stake

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18 January 2024, 15:06

Rubber Ducky Yellow: Volkswagen’s Quirky New Hue for the T-Cross, Chosen by the People!

Rubber Ducky Yellow: Volkswagen’s Quirky New Hue

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16 January 2024, 16:10

European Union Mandates Battery Passports for EVs Starting February 2027

European Union Mandates Battery Passports for EVs Starting February 2027

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16 January 2024, 08:58

Trojan Obtains £26 Million Investment for Innovative 'Clutter-Free' Vehicle Charging Technology

Trojan Obtains £26 Million Investment for Innovative 'Clutter-Free' Vehicle Charging Technology

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15 January 2024, 13:39

Nissan's ARIYA Coupes Join Glenmorangie's Electric Fleet Revolution

Nissan's ARIYA Coupes Join Glenmorangie's Electric Fleet Revolution

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12 January 2024, 15:46

Simplified Car Loan Claims Process Under Consideration by Financial Conduct Authority

Simplified Car Loan Claims Process Under Consideration by Financial Conduct Authority

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12 January 2024, 15:40

Sainsbury’s Unveils Smart Charge: A Game-Changer in Public EV Charging

Sainsbury’s Unveils Smart Charge: A Game-Changer in Public EV Charging

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12 January 2024, 07:37

New Scottish Legislation Aims to Enhance Pavement and Road Safety

New Scottish Legislation Aims to Enhance Pavement and Road Safety

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11 January 2024, 22:11

Polestar Sees Solid Growth in Q4, Begins Deliveries of Polestar 4 with Optimism for 2024

Polestar Sees Solid Growth in Q4, Begins Deliveries of Polestar 4 with Optimism for 2024

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11 January 2024, 11:10

Regulatory Investigation into Past Discretionary Commissions Paid to Car Dealers and Finance Brokers by FCA

Regulatory Investigation into Past Discretionary Commissions Paid to Car Dealers and Finance Brokers by FCA

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10 January 2024, 06:24

RAC Urges Government Study on Rising Headlight Glare Concerns

RAC Urges Government Study on Rising Headlight Glare Concerns

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08 January 2024, 16:02

Revolutionizing EV Charging: BT Transforms Old Street Cabinets into Eco-Friendly Power Points

Revolutionizing EV Charging: BT Transforms Old Street Cabinets into Eco-Friendly Power Points

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08 January 2024, 15:42

Is Android Auto coming to a car near you?

Android Auto

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08 January 2024, 05:40

AMTE Power in Crucial Talks for a Rescue Deal Amid Financial Struggles

AMTE Power in Crucial Talks for a Rescue Deal Amid Financial Struggles

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04 January 2024, 04:07

Controversy Swirls as Sadiq Khan Faces Criticism Over New Toll Plan for London's Tunnels

Controversy Swirls as Sadiq Khan Faces Criticism Over New Toll Plan for London's Tunnels

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04 January 2024, 03:55

Macklin Motors Toyota Glasgow Ignites Young Minds in Unique Partnership with Darnley Primary School

Macklin Motors Toyota Glasgow Ignites Young Minds in Unique Partnership with Darnley Primary School

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03 January 2024, 20:16

Edinburgh Set to Launch Groundbreaking Pavement Parking Ban Starting January 29

Edinburgh Set to Launch Groundbreaking Pavement Parking Ban Starting January 29

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03 January 2024, 09:05

Major Automakers Pushed for Easing or Postponement of UK Electric Vehicle Regulations

Major Automakers Pushed for Easing or Postponement of UK Electric Vehicle Regulations

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21 December 2023, 16:45

Highland Battery Manufacturer AMTE Power Faces Administration, Threatening 40 Jobs

Highland Battery Manufacturer AMTE Power Faces Administration, Threatening 40 Jobs

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21 December 2023, 02:48

UK and EU Reach Landmark Agreement to Sustain Electric Vehicle Trade

UK and EU Reach Landmark Agreement to Sustain Electric Vehicle Trade

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20 December 2023, 11:47

KG Mobility Emerges as a New Force in Automotive Industry with Focus on Electric and AI Technologies

KG Mobility Emerges as a New Force in Automotive Industry with Focus on Electric and AI Technologies

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18 December 2023, 05:37

EU Strikes Historic Deal on Euro 7: A Leap Forward in Road Transport Emission Reduction

EU Strikes Historic Deal on Euro 7: A Leap Forward in Road Transport Emission Reduction

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16 December 2023, 10:22

London Mayor's ULEZ Rules Block Car Donations to Ukraine Frontline, Sparking Outrage

Discover the controversy around London Mayor's ULEZ rules impacting car donations to Ukraine. Explore reactions and the ongoing debate here.

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08 December 2023, 10:23

Alex Chesterman finally departs Cazoo

Alex Chesterman finally departs Cazoo following $630m debt restructure.

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07 December 2023, 17:35

Scotland set to introduce 20mph across all its streets!

Scotland set to introduce 20mph across all its streets!

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06 December 2023, 01:04

EU to delay tariffs on UK electric cars until 2027

EU to delay tariffs on UK electric cars until 2027

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28 November 2023, 11:55

Volkswagen to cut thousands of jobs

Volkswagen has plans to cut 3,000 jobs as it grapples with high costs and low productivity

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28 November 2023, 10:45

LOTUS LAUNCHES CHARGING SOLUTIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

LOTUS LAUNCHES CHARGING SOLUTIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

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27 November 2023, 11:16

Maximizing VED Impact: Treasury Set to Gain £2.4 Billion Annually by 2029

Maximizing VED Impact: Treasury Set to Gain £2.4 Billion Annually by 2029

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26 November 2023, 05:51

Cash-strapped McLaren has been forced to ask its Bahraini owner for an additional £80m in funding

Cash-strapped McLaren has been forced to ask its Bahraini owner for an additional £80m in funding

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24 November 2023, 07:44

The Audi TT is "dead" after 662,762 vehicles assembled

After 662,762 vehicles have been assembled the Audi TT is dead after the last Audi TT rolled off the production line in Gyor.

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24 November 2023, 06:27

Nissan is spending £2bn to build new electric cars in Sunderland

Nissan Sunderland Embarks on £2 Billion Electric Future: Investment Details Unveiled

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22 November 2023, 09:50

Edinburgh to spend £55m to ensure its vehicles are LEZ compliant

Edinburgh Council is allocating £55 million to replace over 1,000 vehicles to ensure LEZ compliance

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17 November 2023, 06:17

Hyundai becomes first ever car brand to sell vehicles on Amazon - news of a strategic partnership

Hyundai becomes first ever car brand to sell vehicles on Amazon

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17 November 2023, 03:17

Glasgow LEZ fines are unenforceable

Glasgow's LEZ fines are ruled as being unenforceable by the Transport Appeal Tribunal for Scotland

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12 October 2023, 10:37

UK hits 50,000 EV charge points

The UK edges towards another milestone on its target to achieve 300,000 EV charging points by the end of the decade with 50,000 achieved today

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11 October 2023, 09:23

Did an EV cause the fire at Luton Airport carpark?

Luton Airport - Terminal 2 Car Park fire. What type of vehicle was the cause

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30 September 2023, 02:45

A national parking app enabling drivers to pay charges anywhere in the country

A national parking app enabling drivers to pay charges anywhere in the country using only one parking app - no need to load multiple apps

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27 September 2023, 15:21

ASA Finds The Diesel Car Company’s Ad for Renault Zoe Misleading Over Hidden Fees

ASA rules against The Diesel Car Company for not including a compulsory £199 admin fee in a Renault Zoe ad, deeming it misleading.

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26 September 2023, 10:21

Queensferry Crossing work starts on the new diversion barriers

BEAR Scotland installs diversion barriers on Queensferry Crossing to allow traffic to be automatically diverted over the Forth Road Bridge quickly.

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24 September 2023, 17:15

Transport Scotland considers plan for a 30mph speed limit on the M8, Scotland's busiest motorway

Transport Scotland considers plan for a 30mph speed limit on the M8, Scotland's busiest motorway. Boulevard style motorway coming to Glasgow.

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24 September 2023, 09:11

Scottish Government EV charging infrastructure targets in tatters?

Scottish Government EV charging infrastructure targets in tatters, Scotland now needs a 2,000+% increase in installations per year over the next seven years.

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21 September 2023, 07:31

Britain delays ban on new petrol and diesel cars to 2035, prime minister confirms

Britain delays ban on new petrol and diesel cars to 2035, prime minister confirms

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20 September 2023, 07:46

Cazoo to restructure with a debt-for-equity swap

Cazoo to restructure with a debt-for-equity swap

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20 September 2023, 07:05

Sunak waters down net zero commitments

The prime minister has cast some doubt over whether the government would keep its policy of banning new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030!

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07 September 2023, 21:34

Welcome to Bath - but don't bring your car!

Bath introduces emission based variable parking charges with the most polluting vehicles paying a 38% premium over a two hour parking period.

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05 September 2023, 21:06

The Used EV Price Crash Revealed

The Used EV Price Crash Revealed with the highest loser over the last 11 months being the Audi e-tron GT

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04 September 2023, 21:26

SEAT brand to stop making cars

Just two years short of a 75the anniversary the SEAT brand is to be retired in favour the more profitable Cupra brand

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03 September 2023, 16:17

Glasow LEZ sees dangerous Pollutants increase by 10%

Glasgow is experiencing a 10% increase in dangerous pollutants despite banning older cars using Scotland's draconian LEZ policies.

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27 August 2023, 10:22

Scottish Government face court action over motorist fines over Scots LEZs

Scottish Government face court action over motorist fines over Scots LEZs. Judge Lady Poole decided that the petition will be allowed to proceed.

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26 August 2023, 13:11

Polestar - the fastest-growing car brand in the UK

Polestar - the fastest-growing car brand in the UK. Where to order a new or find a used Polestar. Limited time offers on Polestar Cars for immediate delivery.

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24 August 2023, 06:51

Fiat launches world's smallest, zero emission gelateria

Fiat launches world's smallest, zero emission gelateria which is especially welcome given the expansion of the ULEZ to encompass all 32 boroughs due 29 August.

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23 August 2023, 09:18

NEW DEALERSHIPS COMING TO DUNDEE & PERTH

Revolutionizing Motoring in Dundee & Perth: Eastern Western Unveils New Dealerships

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20 March 2023, 10:45

Decoding VED (Vehicle Excise Duty): A Comprehensive Guide to UK Road Tax 2023/2024

Decoding VED (Vehicle Excise Duty): A Comprehensive Guide to UK Road Tax 2023/2024

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14 January 2023, 19:59

Over 70s must renew their driving licence

Once you reach 70 you must renew your driving licence in the UK. Renewing a licence is simpler than most might imagine, with the DVLA providing a free service

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20 December 2022, 17:34

London widens its ULEZ Zone!!

ULEZ is expanding on 29th August 2023. Is it time to think about a new car to save you £12.50 per day if your current car is not ULEZ compliant.

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19 December 2022, 14:55

CarsVansandBikes launches ‘state of the art’ automotive auction platform with the lowest auction fees around. Dealers – supercharge your stock here!

Helping dealers locate quality, value for money privately owned cars, vans and bikes in an easy to use, completely secure online auction platform. FREE to join

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25 July 2022, 20:40

Polestar picks up two prestige awards

Polestar, the performance electric car company part-owned by Volvo, has been celebrating after picking up two prestigious awards.

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02 July 2022, 09:07

What is Intelligent Speed Assistance and is it coming to the UK?

What is Intelligent Speed Assistance and is it coming to the UK?

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31 May 2022, 21:02

Low emissions zones coming to a city near you!

Low emissions zones (LEZs) have been launched in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow today, 31st May 2022.

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27 April 2022, 23:37

Driverless buses on the Forth Road Bridge

Driverless buses over the Firth of Forth, the CAVForth project led by Fusion Processing Ltd in partnership with Stagecoach, Alexander Dennis and Transport Scot

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27 April 2022, 08:02

Fully Charged Live : Farnborough 29th/30th April and 1st May

Fully Charged Live, The World's No. 1 Clean Energy & Electric Vehicle Show opens at Farnborough opens on the 29th April, tickets are still available

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26 April 2022, 16:29

Ineos Automotive appoints first 24 dealers in the UK

INEOS Automotive has nominated the first 24 partners across the UK out the first 160 locations to being confirmed in markets across the world.

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26 April 2022, 13:40

Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in online marketplace carwow

Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in online marketplace carwow, the largest web platform for new car sales in the UK, Germany and Spain.

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23 April 2022, 13:45

Toyota GR86 sells-out within 90 minutes

Within 90 minutes of being released for sale on Wednesday 20th April 2022 the entire allocation for the UK, Toyota's all new GR86 had sold out.

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23 April 2022, 12:30

After 46 years the 3 door Ford Fiesta is set for retirement

The three door Ford Fiesta is due to retire, having dropped out of the top 10 new superminis the days of the once market leading model are destined to history.

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22 April 2022, 16:18

Renault plans an IPO (initial public offering) for its electric car business

Renault considers an IPO for its EV business following release of its first quarter results 2022.

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21 April 2022, 06:48

Classic Cars Wha Hae in view of Wallace on 8th May

The Forth Valley Classic Car Show returns to the Games Park, Bridge of Allan on Sunday 8th May 2022

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20 April 2022, 20:51

46th Scottish Transport Extravaganza

The 46th Scottish Transport Extravaganza will be once more held on the 9th & 10th July 2022 in the fantastic grounds of Glamis Castle

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18 April 2022, 23:12

Carvana opens 32nd Car Vending Machine

Carvana a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars online, launched its 32nd Car Vending Machine, located in Spring, Texas, a

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14 April 2022, 13:47

Vehicle Excise Duty is among the skyrocketing costs this month

Running a car is among the skyrocketing costs this April, with Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) - more commonly known as car or road tax - now more ex

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14 April 2022, 13:36

Freshstream invests in car supermarket Big Motoring World

Freshstream invests in car supermarket Big Motoring World. This is the third investment by Freshstream since it spun out of Bregal Investments in 2020