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Speeding fines have hit a four-year high, new data obtained by road safety technology company, OOONO, has revealed. Figures from 24 police areas, released via a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, show soaring enforcement activity and highlight the regions issuing the highest number of penalties. The UK areas issuing the …

Kia has sold its 100,000th electric vehicle in the UK, becoming one of the first car companies, and the first Korean brand, to achieve the landmark. The 100,000th EV sold by Kia in the UK was an EV5 GT-Line S in Iceberg Green, registered to a customer on 11 March …

The all-electric BMW iX3 has been named World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle 2026 by an international jury of 98 motoring journalists from 33 countries. Second place in the prestigious contest went to the Nissan Leaf, built at the Japanese giant’s Sunderland plant. The BMW iX3’s win …

Daniel Craig is helping to launch Denza in Europe – Chinese automotive giant BYD’s new premium brand. The former James Bond will become the face of the TV commercials and marketing materials for several key Denza vehicles being launched this year. Denza’s first European model launch, for its flagship Z9GT …

Volvo Car UK has expanded its EV line-up with the introduction of the EX30 Cargo – a new car-derived van designed specifically for business and fleet customers. Developed from the fully electric EX30 compact SUV, Volvo says the new Cargo delivers additional practicality and load-carrying capability, while retaining the comfort, …

More than 200,000 cars failed their MOT in 2025 due to an easy-to-replace part, according to official Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency test figures obtained by eBay. The UK’s number one online marketplace for vehicle parts and accessories identified that 592 cars a day didn’t pass their MOT because their …

The acclaimed Renault 5 E-Tech electric has triumphed at the prestigious UK Car of the Year Awards, dominating the final round of voting. In total, 20 of the 33-strong judging panel (including me!) voted for the retro-cool EV, which also won the Small Car category. The victory marks Renault’s first …

A quarter of motorists have fallen victim to vehicle crime such as theft or vandalism in the past year, according to new RAC research. Those who live in towns and city centres are much more likely to have been targeted, with 45% of drivers in these areas experiencing vehicle crime, …

One of the eight newcomers below will be crowned winner of the prestigious UK Car of the Year title on February 26. The list highlights the growing popularity of electric vehicles as well as a continuing interest in practicality and interior space. Audi leads the way with two category wins. …

Kia has unveiled the EV2 at the Brussels Motor Show – the most compact electric vehicle from the brand yet. The entry-level hatchback will be available with two battery options (42.2kWh and 61.0kWh) which are expected to deliver ranges of up to 197 and 278 miles. Inside, a new sliding …