Coronavirus

How to avoid being a victim of lockdown car fraud

Motorists are being warned to be on their guard following a spate of car-related scams and fraud during the coronavirus lockdown.

Government withdraws warning to ‘avoid petrol stations’

The government has clarified advice that appeared to suggest motorists should avoid filling stations, garages and motorway services

Positive Covid tests sees Porsche pull drivers from 24-hour race

Porsche is sending no drivers from the 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours to the upcoming Nurburgring 24-hour race due to three positive Covid tests

Eat Out To Help Out: the motorway services taking part

The major motorway services operators are taking part in the government's ‘eat out to help out’ scheme, with 50 percent discounts available to visitors.

Teachers given access to Peugeot staff discounts

Peugeot has extended its friends and family discounts to all qualified teachers – and NHS staff can also access to exclusive discounts

Brittany Ferries lays up ships following ‘significant drop in demand’

Britanny Ferries is reducing its timetable and removing from ships from service following a drop in demand in the wake of qurantine measures.

DVLA warns of onging delays for motorists

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has warned motorists to expect ‘significant delays‘ in the processing of driver and vehicle documents.

Fuel duty revenue plunges £2.4 billion during lockdown

Treasury coffers have been hit with a £2.4 billion hole as income from fuel duty plunges during lockdown to a 30-year low.

New contactless touchscreen could help combat Covid-19

Jaguar Land Rover has developed a new contactless touchscreen that could improve road safety and reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses.

Support for struggling car finance customers is extended

The Financial Conduct Authority has announced further support for car finance customers who are struggling to make payments due to the coronavirus crisis.