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Ohme device could halve cost of charging an EV at home

Ohme device could halve cost of charging an EV at home
Ohme launches new app-controlled home charging device that automatically uses the cheapest electricity available
12 miles of London’s roads to be closed for Car Free Day

12 miles of London’s roads to be closed for Car Free Day
Mayor of London’s plan will see major roads including Tower Bridge, London Bridge and much of the City of London closed on 22 September
New road signs to warn of small animals on road

New road signs to warn of small animals on road
Department for Transport says the new road signs will help protect wildlife, while also keeping road users safe
New laws needed for hands-free in-car phone calls

New laws needed for hands-free in-car phone calls
The TRL’s chief scientist told MPs that the law surrounding hands-free systems in cars needs to be revisited
JLR employees could move to a four-day working week

JLR employees could move to a four-day working week
Employees at Jaguar’s Castle Bromwich plant will sign a ballot later this week, deciding if the plant will move to a four-day schedule
Future Hyundais to report injuries to emergency services

Future Hyundais to report injuries to emergency services
Hyundai is working with MDGo to create a raft of advanced safety systems for its future autonomous vehicles
Cars may be banned from London's Royal Parks

Cars may be banned from London's Royal Parks
Motor vehicles could be banned from driving through The Royal Parks as part of charity’s Movement Strategy
New 2019 Bentley Flying Spur marks brand’s centenary

New 2019 Bentley Flying Spur marks brand’s centenary
Advanced engineering meets luxury as the third-generation Bentley Flying Spur makes its official debut
Peugeot Boxer van revised for 2019 with electric variant

Peugeot Boxer van revised for 2019 with electric variant
An updated Peugeot Boxer panel van has been revealed, with an all-electric powertrain set to join the range by the end of the year
New Ultima RS launched with up to 1,200bhp

New Ultima RS launched with up to 1,200bhp
Ultima has built a new, faster version of the road-legal Evolution Coupe, powered by a supercharged V8 engine with as much as 1,200bhp
2020 Fiat Ducato van pricing revealed

2020 Fiat Ducato van pricing revealed
Pricing for the updated 2020 Fiat Ducato van has been announced and is available to buy now
BP Chargemaster unveils new 150kW ultra-fast charger

BP Chargemaster unveils new 150kW ultra-fast charger
The Ultracharge 150 can deliver around 100 miles of range in 10 minutes, and will appear at 50 BP Chargemaster sites in the UK this year
Lexus One online car subscription service launched

Lexus One online car subscription service launched
Lexus One allows drivers to subscribe on a monthly basis with the option to change cars or end their subscription every four weeks
E5 petrol and B7 diesel fuel pump labels introduced

E5 petrol and B7 diesel fuel pump labels introduced
DfT starts rollout of E5 and B7 labels indicating ethanol and biofuel content of petrol and diesel. Signs will be mandatory by 1 September
New Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Shooting Brake joins the range

New Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Shooting Brake joins the range
The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Shooting Brake has arrived with mechanicals borrowed from the AMG A 35, meaning 302bhp and 400Nm of torque
Citroen Berlingo MPV gains Flair XTR trim level 

Citroen Berlingo MPV gains Flair XTR trim level
New flagship Citroen Berlingo Flair XTR models join the range priced from £23,600 and only available to UK customers.
France reverses decision to cut default speed limit from 90kmh to 80kmh

France reverses decision to cut default speed limit from 90kmh to 80kmh
French government reverses last year’s decision to cut the default speed limit by 10kmh on roads without separation barriers
5,000 Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models recalled

5,000 Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models recalled
Kia has recalled 5,020 hybrid and plug-in hybrid examples of the Niro in the UK due to an overheating issue in an electrical relay
Three-quarters of EV owners use extension leads to charge

Three-quarters of EV owners use extension leads to charge
Lack of public chargers for EVs leads to extension leads being used in order to charge at home, risking safety
New Ferrari SF90 Stradale: 986bhp hybrid power

New Ferrari SF90 Stradale: 986bhp hybrid power
The Ferrari SF90 Stradale is the brand’s first ever plug-in hybrid, combining Ferrari’s most powerful V8 ever with three electric motors
Government announces plan to “revolutionise” parking

Government announces plan to “revolutionise” parking
New national parking data standards will allow for smoother and easier payment methods to be employed at car parks across the UK
Big drop in uninsured drivers caught on UK roads

Big drop in uninsured drivers caught on UK roads
Last year saw the lowest number of uninsured drivers caught on the road since 2012, even though 2017, by contrast, saw the most
New Ferrari hybrid tech to spread to other plug-in models

New Ferrari hybrid tech to spread to other plug-in models
The first plug-in hybrid Ferrari is the SP90 Stradale, a V8 supercar, but electrification will work its way across Ferrari's range
Heathrow Airport plans £15 pollution charge

Heathrow Airport plans £15 pollution charge
Drivers dropping off passengers or parking at Heathrow Airport will have to pay up to £15 per day from 2022
Car hire companies ripping off drivers with excess waivers

Car hire companies ripping off drivers with excess waivers
Rental companies’ theft and damage excess prices add as much as 90 per cent to the total cost of hiring a car, research shows
NCPr made £2.44m from drivers with wrong change

NCPr made £2.44m from drivers with wrong change
NCP goes to court to argue that it shouldn’t have to pay VAT on near-£700,000 annual earnings from drivers not having the right change
New Mercedes X-Class Element Edition trim launched

New Mercedes X-Class Element Edition trim launched
The new limited Mercedes X-Class Element Edition pick-up features more standard equipment and a unique livery
New Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster considered

New Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster considered
A Hennessey Venom F5 roadster is currently under consideration as the firm starts building the first Venom F5 prototype
Disney road signs will teach children about road safety

Disney road signs will teach children about road safety
Special edition road signs featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck are available to download online
Facelifted Subaru Levorg GT Lineartronic announced

Facelifted Subaru Levorg GT Lineartronic announced
The Subaru’s WRX-based Levorg estate gets a fresh face, a new 2.0-litre flat-four engine and a CVT
New Audi A4 revealed with revised styling and new engines

New Audi A4 revealed with revised styling and new engines
The facelifted Audi A4 will take the fight to the BMW 3 Series and Jaguar XE with a new look and a raft of engine changes
Theory test pass rate drops to lowest level in a decade

Theory test pass rate drops to lowest level in a decade
The proportion of learner drivers passing the driving theory test has fallen 18 per cent in a decade, new data reveals
New Nissan NV250 small van revealed

New Nissan NV250 small van revealed
Small Nissan NV250 van is based on the Renault Kangoo and comes in a variety of styles with a five-year warranty
New Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar editions launched

New Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar editions launched
Sitting at the top of the Fiat 500 range, the two new editions add fresh colour combinations and more standard equipment
Two-fifths of drivers considering an EV as their next buy

Two-fifths of drivers considering an EV as their next buy
Some 12 million drivers are considering going electric with their next car – an increase of 7.5 million in two years
The car is up to 13 times cheaper than the train

The car is up to 13 times cheaper than the train
New research reveals peak-time rail travel is up to 13 times more expensive than equivalent journeys in a car