Cars

More than half of young and prospective drivers aged 17 to 20 would like their first car to be electric, according to new research commissioned by E.ON Next. The survey of 1,500 people found that 55% want an electric vehicle (EV) as their first car, while 23% believe owning a petrol car is as outdated

Some passengers say electric vehicles are making them feel travel sick, with regenerative braking being highlighted as a possible contributing factor. Videos shared on TikTok have prompted passengers to describe feeling unwell when travelling in EVs, particularly where acceleration and deceleration feel abrupt or inconsistent. One video, with over 10,000 likes and comments featuring a

Almost half of UK motorists say they have experienced stress, distraction or pressure because of comments made by passengers, according to new research. The MoneySuperMarket survey of 1,000 drivers found that 46% had been affected by backseat driving distraction, highlighting the important role passengers play in maintaining a calm and safe environment inside a vehicle. More than a

Car insurance prices are showing signs of increasing again, according to new data from Confused.com, raising concerns that motorists could face higher premiums in the months ahead. The latest figures show the average UK car insurance premium now stands at £719, an increase of £8 over the past three months, marking the first quarterly rise

With temperatures forecast to exceed 30°C in parts of the UK, new research is warning motorists that not all heat-related vehicle damage will be covered by insurance. Analysis from Go.Compare shows online searches for “car overheating” have risen by 154% over the past month, as drivers prepare for another period of extreme summer weather. However, according to

Drivers across the UK could see petrol and diesel prices fall in the coming weeks following a framework agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending their recent conflict. The agreement has helped ease concerns about global oil supplies and has already contributed to a reduction in wholesale oil prices. For driver trainers,

The UK Government has opened applications for operators to run taxi and bus-style self-driving vehicle services on public roads, marking a major step towards commercial autonomous passenger transport in Great Britain. Automated passenger services pilot launched The Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed that companies will now be able to apply to operate self-driving passenger vehicles

Nearly 160,000 uninsured vehicles were seized on UK roads in 2025, the highest annual total recorded in 17 years, underlining the scale of a problem that continues to affect road safety, enforcement resources and public confidence. The latest figures show 158,594 vehicles were removed, while the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, MIB, estimates that around 300,000 vehicles

New data from Compare the Market data shows a clear increase in the cost of a first car across generations. While 38% of drivers aged over 55 paid less than £1,000 for their first vehicle, almost a third, 32%, of 17 to 24-year-olds now spend £5,000 or more. This shift reflects broader affordability challenges and changing market