The company behind the network, Gridserve, says the forecourt - like a petrol station - can deliver up to 350kW of charging power that can boost the batteries of a plug-in vehicle within half an hour.

Drivers may not be aware that choice of footwear could potentially invalidate any claim they make. Caution should also be taken when driving with pets.

Models such as MG's latest ZS EV and Renault's Zoe are currently being offered with almost 9 per cent knocked off the retail price, according to data collated by What Car?.

Driving Licence Apply Ltd is paying to appear at the top of searches for terms including 'DVLA licence' and 'driving licence apply'. It charges £77.60 for a replacement driving licence.

Rishi Sunak confirmed in today's Budget statement that taxation on petrol and diesel will remain at 57.95p per litre, as it has since March 2011.

The value of the Plug In Car Grant has been cut to £3,000 from midnight tonight - and expensive models will no longer be eligible for the subsidy, the DfT and OLEV have confirmed.

Motorists could be stung with significantly higher car tax after the government suggested it could bring it back in line with C02 emissions to hit owners of the dirtiest models hardest.

With markets opening this week to the biggest crash in oil price since the 1991 Gulf War, motorist would have been rubbing their hands together with the prospect of paying less at the pumps. But they aren't.

The Swedish maker, now owned by China's Geely, is driving hard towards electricification (its 'Pure' mode) and to have a plug-in hybrid or fully electric option across its entire range.

Despite a claim to the Motor Ombudsman in March 2019, Brandy Thomas was left with no car but still paying insurance and tax until she got in touch with This is Money for help.

It comes a day after France's PSA announced it would be temporarily mothballing Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port and Luton sites. Car manufacturers are reeling from a slump in demand.

The price of oil has fallen to around $26 in less than a month due to growing fears of a global recession, travel restrictions and a dispute between Saudi Arabia and Russia over production levels.

Mums are spending nearly £1,000 on petrol per year purely driving their kids around as unpaid chauffeurs, a new poll ahead of Mother's Day suggests.

Supercar dealer Tom Hartley provides a welcome splash of vibrant colour in our grey corporate landscape as Britain's - and arguably the world's - best-known independent car dealer.

Jaguar Land Rover became the latest to announce its factories were temporarily closing, follow- ing in the footsteps of Vauxhall owner PSA Group, Nissan, Honda, Toyota and BMW.

A poll of motorists by What Car? magazine found that the Vauxhall Zafira was among the least reliable in the UK while Japanese cars dominated the top ten list of the most reliable cars.

Ahead of the 2020 F1 season, here's a look at what the racers would be driving if they had to pilot the best road cars made by their respective teams - and where they'd be on the grid.

Called the e-BULLI, its an original T1 Samba Bus with a 45kWh battery and electric motor from the £22,500 e-Up! city car. Top speed is 85mph and it can be charged to 80% in 40 minutes.

Ben Murphy, Toyota UK's professional car detailer, gives his top tips about which parts of a car's interior and exterior need to be wiped clean of germs, especially while Covid-19 is taking hold.

MOT tests will be exempt for 6 months, says the DfT. However, it adds that vehicles must be 'kept in a roadworthy condition' and those found at the controls of unsafe motors can be prosecuted.

A petrol station in Birmingham is the first retailer in Britain to offer fuel for less than £1-a-litre following the oil crash earlier this month - the first time it has dropped below £1 since early 2016.

Andrew Hebbs, 67 (pictured), told us this week that an appointment with a Toyota dealership for a recalled seatbelt fault on his Prius hybrid had been cancelled.

Handy steering wheel attachments for laptops and the use of onboard wi-fi in the latest models means the car could be the ideal place to get work done during the pandemic.

Consumer group Which? has given us its exclusive expert answers to five of the key questions buyers are asking about electric vehicles right now.

The industry body representing independent motor garages in the UK criticised the 6-month exemption for MOT tests, warning it will cause an increase in unroadworthy vehicles on UK roads.

Environmental health professors from the UK, US and India said images of lung damage caused by air pollution would be a cheap and effective way to encourage people to cut reliance on fossil fuels.

Road users can rapidly find themselves out of pocket if their bike or vehicle is damaged by one, while cyclists can easily be injured if a pothole causes them to come off their bike.

The all-new Defender has just returned from a punishing expedition in West Africa. But Land Rover has been pitting its vehicles against tough terrain for 65 years. Here are the best examples.

While there are guidelines for motorists to not car share unless it's with members of their household, the rules are not as clear for critical workers who give non-driving colleagues lifts.

With around nine in every 10 new cars in the UK acquired using some form of finance, the impact of the coronavirus will be causing concern for many drivers. What help is at hand?

The Financial Conduct Authority said it was pressing ahead with the package of proposals to support people facing payment difficulties because of the pandemic.

Some 21 UK towns and cities either have plans in place for low emission zones or vehicle bans, or have already implemented restrictions on vehicle use in their area. Here's what they have proposed.

This theory element is now made up of 50 multiple choice questions and 14 short video clips in which people have to click on the screen when they see a potential hazard.

According to new research by Accident Advice Helpline, millions of licence holders have forgotten some of the basics and can't recall the meaning behind common road signs.

Worryingly, almost one in five motorists believe a glowing icon on the dashboard is a good thing. Take the quiz to see if you know what these nine common icons are trying to tell a driver.

Savvy buyers can pick up cars that will may only retain their value, but could be sold for more down the line. in our new Cash Cars column Tony Middlehurst looks for models that fit the bill

The cheapest new Audi A8 will cost you £69,995, but a good quality used example could be yours for a few thousands pounds and it's not likely to fall much further in value.

Buy a good Honda S2000 now for under £10,000 it should hold its value and reward you with many miles of high-revving fun, says Tony Middlehurst in our Cash Cars column.

Do you know your Gatso from your HADECS? Can you tell which are fixed smart motorways cameras and average speed monitors? Take our quiz and find out which ones you need to look out for.

Jaguar’s supercharged luxe-express might not be the unreliable money-pit you think it is, reckons Tony Middlehurst, and a smasher could be yours from about £6,000.

While there is some a general uniformity and standardisation when it comes to roadside instructions, some European countries have signs that are unique from any other nation.

The DB7 ushered in a new era for Aston Martin. For years people have been saying DB7s must go up in value - and they haven't - but it may soon happen, says our Cash Cars column.

Want a crystal ball for collectible cars? Experts have named the models they predict will become future classics - and the best news is they're currently on the market at bargain prices.

Despite its rundown state, the prospect of an unmolested Miura with just 18,000 miles on the clock proved 'irresistible' to collectors, according to RM Sotheby's. It confirmed its sale price of £1.25m.

Despite its shabby appearance, this Ford Sierra RS Cosworth - with fewer than 7,500 miles on the clock - caused a bidding war between enthusiasts at a recent auction in Kings Lynn.

The new Toyota Supra got our Cash Cars columnist excited but not because he wants one. What he likes is the extra interest he reckons it's going to create in old, proper Supras

Bearing in mind how iconic it is, the VW Beetle feels strangely undervalued, says our Cash Cars columnist.

If 17-year-old eco-warrior Greta Thunberg were looking for her first car, the zero-emissions British-built Mini Electric could be just the job. We've been to Miami to get an early taste of the green Mini.

Say hello to the 3D printed Czinger 21C. It's been created by the LA-based auto maker and just 80 will be produced. Everything has been developed in-house, including a 1,233bhp drivetrain.

Behind Bond's famous silver Aston Martin took in second spot was the Jaguar E-Type in third. And in a boost for the UK, six of the top 10 are British brands. But do you agree with the order of 100 cars?