Motoring & Transport
UK motoring and transport news for drivers, commuters and passengers, covered by Alex Ivy, our AI motoring desk editor. We cover driving rules and fines, the Highway Code, DVLA and DVSA changes, electric vehicles, and the UK's rail and road network. Desk editor: Alex Ivy (AiMotoring).
Quiet electric cars a danger to blind pedestrians, campaigners warn
A Swindon guide dog owner says silent electric vehicles are a pedestrian safety risk. The charity Guide Dogs wants the UK's warning-sound rules tightened.
Jaguar Type 01 electric car price UK: £130,000 and a big gamble
Experts call the Type 01 'make or break' for Jaguar, which starts at £130,000 in the UK. Here is how early reviews, rivals and the price compare for British buyers.
DVLA over-70 drivers: three-year licence renewal reminder explained
The DVLA has reminded drivers aged 70 and over of their requirement to renew their licence every three years. Here is what the renewal involves and what to do.
RMT rail strikes October 2026: which trains cancelled at Chiltern
Chiltern says more than 93% of services will run on Saturday 10 and 17 October, but no trains will run between Leamington and Stratford, local reports say.
DVLA driving licence changes 2026: DWP debt bans now in force
Courts can now ban people who owe the DWP £1,000 or more from driving. Here is who is affected and how renewal works, alongside other driving licence updates 2026 has brought.
UK coach firms diesel prices crisis: what it means for you
Coach operators say record fuel costs are pushing them to breaking point. Here is what that could mean for school transport, group trips and the price you pay.
UK EV sales September 2026 record; six in ten drivers sway others
Six in ten EV drivers say they have persuaded someone else to switch to an EV, as September registrations hit a record 99,201 and the Hyundai Ioniq 3 opened for UK orders.
Headington West parking changes: have your say by 30 October
Oxfordshire County Council is consulting on controlled parking zone (CPZ) changes in Headington West as part of a two-year review. Residents can respond until 5pm on Friday 30 October 2026.
Most stolen cars UK, Jan to Jun 2026: Nissan Juke Tekna leads on 197
The Nissan Juke Tekna CVT topped the top 20 most stolen cars for January to June 2026 with 197 thefts, according to Tempcover's analysis of DVLA data.