Check if your vehicle can run on E10 petrol
The standard petrol grade in the UK will change from E5 to E10 this summer.
Cars
Alternative fuel car sales overtook diesels in 2020
2.1 million vehicles were registered for the first time in Great Britain during 2020, 27% lower than during 2019.
Car consideration
Dr James Whalen discusses SUVs and outlines how the various costs of car ownership can be categorised to help with purchasing decisions
Self-driving cars could be on the road this year
The government has said automated lane-keeping systems will be the first type of hands-free driving legalised.
Electric car grant reduced
The government says it is refocusing grants on the more affordable zero emission vehicles.
Vehicle theft down by third during lockdown
Thefts dropped from just under 440,000 in 2019 to 304,870 the following year.
Almost half of car owners cleaning their cars more since COVID-19
Over two-thirds clean their car themselves.
E10 petrol to be introduced from September
E10 petrol contains up to 10% renewable ethanol, which is added to reduce CO2 emissions.
Lockdown sees spike in vehicle repairs
This increase has been attributed to vehicles being parked up for longer and unusually cold temperatures.
