Website glitch drives up parking penalty
Southwark council was unaware its parking fine collection page was case sensitive – nearly costing one reader dearly
Toyota Prius recall: an owner’s verdict
As Toyota issues a global recall on four hybrid models, a UK Prius owner tells of his joy in the car but not its maker
Car scrappage: Still time to do a deal
But you don't have long to take advantage of the £2,000 incentive, says Melanie Wright
Beware claims management companies promising cash
Many victims of workplace accidents and 'no-fault' motoring crashes are auctioned off to the highest bidding solicitors. Tony Levene reports
Toyota announces accelerator repair process for cars, and models affected
Owners to receive letters informing them of problem and offer of free repairs
Toyota in crisis as Prius admission leads to threat of second recall
Japanese carmaker's reputation in danger after admitting it investigated reports of brake faults
Toyota Q&A: Does pedal glitch affect you?
More than 8m Toyota cars made over the past five years might have an accelerator fault, including seven British models
Toyota takes $2bn hit from global safety recall
Glimmer of good news at the end of a disastrous week for world's biggest carmaker as it raises annual forecast from a loss to a £550m profit
Toyota drivers forced to wait for news of possible recall
Car owners face three-week wait to find out if their vehicle has accelerator pedal problem
Motorists, brace yourself for the biggest insurance hike since indexes began
Motor insurance premiums are up 20%, driven by increases in litigation, fraud and personal injury claims
Average car insurance costs rise above £1,000
Latest AA index shows average quoted comprehensive car insurance premium rose by 7.2% between September and December last year
Car makers ‘failing consumers’ on emission data
Consumers are finding it hard to buy fuel-efficient vehicles because car makers are burying CO2 figures for their models online, report claims
Why older women pay more for car insurance
We all know about the risk of young drivers. Now insurers are facing a wave of claims from women driving well into retirement, report Patrick Collinson and Miles Brignall
Learner drivers pay price for delayed tests
Thousands of learners face the additional costs of keeping their driving skills sharp until their tests can be rearranged following the adverse weather
10 cold, hard questions about the big freeze
Miles Brignall surveys the fallout from the extreme weather, from delayed flights to disappearing cars