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Car tax rule change for disabled drivers from April 2025
Disabled drivers in England will benefit from a Vehicle Excise Duty change from April 2025, making adapted electric vehicles more affordable. Discover how the Autumn Budget supports cleaner mobility.
EV drivers could save £3,750 under expanded Labour grant
Millions more electric vehicle drivers can save £3,750 as Labour adds four new models to the Electric Car Grant scheme, backed by £1.3bn in Autumn Budget funding. See the full list.
New Mini and Renault models added to £3,750 EV grant
Drivers in England can now save £3,750 on four new electric models, including the MINI Countryman and Renault 5. The grant scheme now supports 40 vehicles.
Drivers ditch Tesla for Chinese electric cars, study finds
New research reveals a significant shift in the UK and European EV market, with trust in Chinese brands rising as Tesla's novelty fades. Discover the data and the impact of the new pay-per-mile levy.
Car bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban
Volvo and Polestar CEOs urge the EU to hold firm on the 2035 petrol car ban, warning that pausing it is a 'bad idea' as Germany lobbies to soften the deadline. Read the full story.
EV Owners Face £49 Monthly Charging Cost Rise
Electric vehicle owners in the UK could see a £49 monthly increase in charging costs from January due to the rising Ofgem price cap. Get the corrected facts here.
London EV drivers face new daily Congestion Charge
Sadiq Khan's plan to end the Cleaner Vehicle Discount could penalise early EV adopters, warns AA. Discover the impact on London's air quality goals.
Bentley seized and nine arrests in police crackdown
West Midlands Police seized 66 uninsured vehicles, including a Bentley, and made nine arrests during a major 24-hour road safety operation. Discover the full results of the crackdown.
New 3p Per Mile EV Tax Sparks Industry Backlash
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new pay-per-mile levy for electric and hybrid vehicles faces criticism from industry leaders who warn it could deter EV adoption and boost petrol demand.
Search and Rescue Vehicles Exempt from Car Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Vehicle Excise Duty exemption for search and rescue vehicles from April 2027, saving teams thousands in fundraising. Discover the full details.
Classic Car Tax Exemption Confirmed for 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Vehicle Excise Duty exemption for classic cars over 40 years will continue. Discover what this means for owners and the £3bn industry.
New £300 pay-per-mile tax for EV drivers announced
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a new pay-per-mile tax for electric and hybrid vehicles from 2028. Drivers could pay up to £300 annually. Discover how this affects you.
Birmingham teens in court for car cannibalism
Two 18-year-olds from Birmingham appear in court charged with conspiracy to steal cars and parts in a spree targeting a dozen vehicles across the city. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
New EV Tax: 3p-Per-Mile Charge from 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile tax for electric and hybrid vehicles starting April 2028. Find out how this will impact drivers and the industry.
Six major driver announcements in Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils six major changes for UK drivers including EV grants, pay-per-mile tax and fuel duty freeze. Full details on the Autumn Budget measures.
Pay-Per-Mile EV Tax Confirmed in Budget Leak
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget will introduce a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles from 2028, as confirmed by a leaked OBR forecast. Discover how this and other tax changes will impact you.
Electric Morris Van Creates 150 Welsh Jobs
Morris Commercial Ltd will manufacture its electric Morris JE van in Wales, creating 150 skilled jobs. Production begins late 2026 at Bro Tathan business park.
4 Driving Changes in Autumn Budget Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils key motoring changes including fuel duty freeze, pay-per-mile EV tax, and £1.5bn electric vehicle funding boost in crucial budget announcement.
New pay-per-mile tax charge for EV drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to unveil pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles in the Budget, with drivers potentially paying 3p per mile. Find out how this affects you.
Reeves to announce new pay-per-mile driving tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a new pay-per-mile tax system targeting electric vehicle owners in Wednesday's Budget. Find out how this could impact your finances.
2p per mile EV plan for homes without driveways
New government plans could slash EV running costs to 2p per mile for households without driveways by simplifying charging installation rules. Discover how the change affects you.
Diesel car choice plummets as brands go electric
Diesel vehicles face extinction in the UK with just 57 models now available. Discover why manufacturers are abandoning diesel and what it means for drivers.
UK petrol and diesel car ban confirmed for 2030
Labour government brings forward petrol and diesel car ban to 2030. Learn how this affects drivers and the future of electric vehicles in the UK.
New EV charger installed every 33 minutes in UK
UK's EV network expands with a charger installed every 33 minutes. Over 15,979 new chargepoints added since October 2024. Discover how drivers benefit from grants and rapid charging.
New £300 charge for drivers doing 10,000 miles a year
UK drivers could face new pay-per-mile charges up to £300 annually as government considers major motoring tax overhaul. Electric vehicle owners would be primarily affected. Learn more about the proposed changes.
59 taxi firms condemn Labour's 20% VAT 'taxi tax'
A planned 20% VAT on private hire vehicles faces a major backlash, with warnings it will disproportionately impact elderly, disabled, and rural passengers. Read the united call to scrap the tax.
New pavement rule to save EV drivers £250
Labour government slashes red tape for home EV charging points, saving drivers up to £250 and boosting the UK's electric vehicle transition. Find out how this affects you.
EVs to pay London congestion charge from 2026
Electric vehicle owners will lose their London congestion charge exemption from January 2026, paying £13.50 daily. Standard charge rises to £18. Read the full details.
Labour confirms pay-per-mile car tax for EV drivers
Labour's Autumn Budget confirms a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles from 2028, potentially costing drivers £250 extra annually. Get the full details on this controversial u-turn.
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