Motoring

UK supermarkets cut diesel prices by 7p a litre after watchdog concerns

Reduction follows CMA plans to grill executives about ‘sustained higher margins’ but RAC says retailers should go further

Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

31, May, 2023 @11:01 PM

How can Saga nearly double my car insurance premium?

It was raised from £1,155 to £2,044 after a year when nothing changed and I’ve never had an accident

Zoe Wood

30, May, 2023 @6:00 AM

Covid pandemic blamed for UK rise in cracked tyres

Motorists urged to carry out safety check as rubber on cars left idle for long periods can deteriorate

Shane Hickey

27, May, 2023 @6:00 AM

Suella Braverman plays fast and loose with road safety | Letters

Letters: Readers on the home secretary’s speeding fine and speed awareness courses

24, May, 2023 @3:38 PM

RAC was supposed to get my broken-down car home. But it’s lost it

It couldn’t repair it roadside and now it has effectively disappeared

Miles Brignall

22, May, 2023 @6:00 AM

Supermarket bosses face grilling on fuel prices from watchdog

CMA says it has found evidence retailers are putting up petrol and diesel prices to unnecessarily high levels

Alex Lawson

15, May, 2023 @2:24 PM

Electric cars: could your employer help you save thousands?

People are waking up to the benefits of using salary sacrifice schemes to buy greener vehicles

Miles Brignall

22, Apr, 2023 @8:00 AM

Is car finance the next PPI? Claims management firms cause concern

Drivers could be missing out on full compensation amid rise of third-party firms submitting claims

Jess Clark

22, Apr, 2023 @6:00 AM

UK forecourt owners accused of charging more for diesel than necessary

Campaigners claim lower wholesale prices not being passed on, adding to soaring inflation as many businesses rely on diesel

Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

21, Apr, 2023 @5:00 AM

EU driver slapped with London emissions fines totalling £25,000

Thousands being caught out by little-known requirement to pre-register vehicle with TfL

Anna Tims

15, Apr, 2023 @6:03 AM

First hands-free self-driving system approved for British motorways

System in Ford’s Mustang Mach-E allows motorist to remove grip from wheel but eyes must be kept on road

Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

14, Apr, 2023 @9:26 AM

EU motorist fined almost £11,000 after falling foul of London Ulez rule

French hire car met emissions standard but had not been registered with TfL, resulting in penalty notices