Car News & Guides
The latest UK motoring news and practical guides, checked against official sources.
Driving test booking rules have changed: what every learner needs to know in 2026
Only you can book or change your car test, you get 2 changes, and you can only move to one of the 3 nearest test centres.
Fuel duty: the 5p cut now lasts until 31 December 2026. Here's what happens next
Fuel duty stays at 52.95p a litre until 31 December 2026, then rises in two steps in 2027. The Budget on 28 October could change this.
Pay-per-mile for electric cars from April 2028: how eVED will work
From April 2028, electric cars will pay 3p a mile and plug-in hybrids 1.5p a mile, on top of normal car tax.
Tesla 'Assisted Driving' (formerly FSD): what's approved in Europe, and what UK drivers can expect
Tesla's FSD (Supervised) is approved in eight EU countries and has been renamed 'Tesla Assisted Driving' in Europe. It is not approved in Great Britain.
UK new car sales, September 2026: record electric month and a new number one
350,536 new cars were registered in September 2026, up 12%. Electric cars took a record 28.3% share and the Jaecoo 7 was the best-seller.
Winter car checklist: 12 checks to do before the cold sets in
Tyres, screenwash, battery, lights and an emergency kit: the simple checks that keep you safe and save money this winter.