Vehicle transport, recovery and motoring news.
A new Bill could allow private investment and regulated tolls to help finance major road projects in England. Here’s what motorists need to know — and what has not yet been decided.
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Updated: 13 September 2026 Self-driving cars have been talked about for years. For most UK drivers, though, they have always felt like something that belonged in the future. That has now started to change. Uber and British autonomous-driving company Wayve have launched supervised self-driving rides in London, making autonomous rides available to members of the UK public for the first time. Londoners booking an UberX, Uber Electric or Uber Comfort can now be matched with an electric Ford...
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Private electric car ownership has passed 860,000 in the UK as new and used EV demand accelerates. We look at what's driving the growth and what buyers, sellers and vehicle transport customers should know.
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The cost of diesel is climbing again, creating fresh pressure for vehicle transporters, recovery operators and businesses that move vehicles around the UK.
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Updated: 4 September 2026 For more than two decades, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May were one of the most recognisable presenting trios in motoring television. First came Top Gear. Then came The Grand Tour. Now, for the first time, someone else has the keys. The Grand Tour returns to Prime Video today, 4 September 2026, with an entirely new presenting line-up: Francis Bourgeois, James Engelsman and Thomas Holland. All six episodes of the new series are being released together,...
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Updated: 31 August 2026 The future of petrol and diesel cars in the UK is back in the spotlight after the Government launched a new review of its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate. The review, opened on 14 August 2026, is looking at how the UK should manage the transition toward ending sales of new cars powered solely by petrol or diesel from 2030, before moving to 100% zero-emission new car and van sales by 2035. For drivers, the headlines can be confusing. Does this mean petrol and diesel...
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Updated: 23 August 2026 UK motorists could face a significant increase in the cost of an MOT test after the Independent Garage Association (IGA) called for the maximum MOT fee for cars to rise to at least £95. The current maximum fee for a standard Class 4 car MOT is £54.85, meaning the proposed £95 figure would represent an increase of around 73%. However, drivers should not panic just yet. The £95 MOT fee has not been approved or introduced by the Government. It is currently a proposal...
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Petrit Zuqolli, Wednesday 17th June 2026 Vehicle recovery costs in the UK can vary depending on where your vehicle is, how far it needs to travel, whether it runs, and how urgent the job is. If you have broken down, bought a car that needs collecting, or need a vehicle moved to a garage, the price can change from job to job. That is why getting more than one quote can make a big difference. RecoBuddy is designed to make that process easier. Instead of calling different recovery and transport...
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