Consumer

UK parking companies unite to create universal payment app

RingGo, JustPark and PayByPhone among firms to share 'one app fits all' platform following government-backed trial

21 May 2025
UK parking companies unite to create universal payment app
Consumer

EV charger rollout is failing disabled drivers

Obstructions, cable weights and force required to attach connectors it too great for many impaired motorists

20 May 2025
EV charger rollout is failing disabled drivers
Consumer

Used tyre loophole fuels toxic waste crisis

‘T8’ exemption is being exploited to offload old tyres to developing nations with fewer rules

20 May 2025
Used tyre loophole fuels toxic waste crisis
Consumer

Three dead after fire at Bicester Heritage site

Two firefighters and one member of the public have died; two more firefighters are in hospital with serious injuries

16 May 2025
Three dead after fire at Bicester Heritage site
Consumer

What is Android Auto?

Want to know more about Google’s popular smartphone mirroring service? Take a look at our complete guide

2 May 2025
What is Android Auto?
Consumer

"Blunt" SUVs significantly more likely to cause pedestrian deaths - study

High-riding vehicles increase the risk of fatal injury by 44% for adults and 130% for young children

1 May 2025
"Blunt" SUVs significantly more likely to cause pedestrian deaths - study
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Consumer

Car park woes as councils swap coin payment machines for apps

Withdrawal of coin-operated machines in main UK towns and cities leaves apps as sole option

30 April 2025
Car park woes as councils swap coin payment machines for apps
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Apple CarPlay lets you to use your iPhone's apps through your car's infotainment screen
Consumer

What is Apple CarPlay and how does it work?

We explain everything you need to know about Apple's in-car smartphone mirroring software

29 April 2025
What is Apple CarPlay and how does it work?
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Euro NCAP standards threatening small, affordable cars

Citroën and Dacia bosses question need for tougher tests as new rules announced

24 April 2025
Euro NCAP standards threatening small, affordable cars
Consumer

DVSA promises 10,000 extra driving tests a month to cut wait

Wait list at more than half of Britain's test centres has hit six months; national average now five months

23 April 2025
DVSA promises 10,000 extra driving tests a month to cut wait

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