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New overhead gantry design for UK motorways unveiled

New overhead gantry design for UK motorways unveiled
Useful Studio wins a National Highways competition to design the next generation of motorway overhead gantry
Driving offence codes explained: UK licence endorsements for speeding and other offences 

Driving offence codes explained: UK licence endorsements for speeding and other offences
What are driving offence endorsement codes and what do they mean on your driving licence?
UK road pricing plans: MPs slam Treasury for lack of engagement with report

UK road pricing plans: MPs slam Treasury for lack of engagement with report
Government risks losing out on tens of billions of pounds in tax revenue if it does not consider plans to replace fuel duty with road pricing...
Road repair and building plans could be slashed by 2023 ‘austerity’ budget

Road repair and building plans could be slashed by 2023 ‘austerity’ budget
UK drivers face yet more doom and gloom as signs point to the forthcoming budget leading to big cuts in road-building plans
Driving test examiners to go on strike: dates announced

Driving test examiners to go on strike: dates announced
DVSA staff will walk out from 6 March, as union aims for “significant impact” on operations
Smart motorways suffer ‘unplanned outage’

Smart motorways suffer ‘unplanned outage’
The Dynac system running the UK’s smart motorways failed for two hours on February 22 2023, leaving drivers without signage or stopped vehicle detecti…
Car thefts up 29% with rise expected to continue

Car thefts up 29% with rise expected to continue
Official figures show growing car theft incidents, with experts predicting the problem could get worse
Government expands electric car charger funding

Government expands electric car charger funding
New £56million investment announced for local electric vehicle infrastructure scheme
Laws needed for remote control driving on UK roads

Laws needed for remote control driving on UK roads
Legal experts recommend a new regulatory framework for ensuring the safety of remote controlled vehicles on the road
Half of drivers break rural 60mph speed limits

Half of drivers break rural 60mph speed limits
The highest-ever proportion of drivers admit to breaking the speed limit on the most dangerous type of UK road
Clarity needed on private electric scooter laws

Clarity needed on private electric scooter laws
While rental electric scooters are legal on public roads, privately owned machines are currently restricted to use on private land
Plug-in hybrid emissions are three times higher than official tests show

Plug-in hybrid emissions are three times higher than official tests show
Real-world tests of plug-in hybrids suggest that official laboratory tests could be dramatically understating emissions...
EV brands say car industry must cut emissions in new report

EV brands say car industry must cut emissions in new report
Car manufacturers Polestar and Rivian say the industry needs to do more to tackle climate change
Halfords and Palmer Foundation search for new automotive apprentices

Halfords and Palmer Foundation search for new automotive apprentices
A new initiative is set to give opportunities to youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds
Drivers think UK seat-belt laws are too soft

Drivers think UK seat-belt laws are too soft
Seat belts became compulsory in the UK on 31 January 1983, but 40 years on many drivers think the rules are too lenient
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods continue to make money despite controversies

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods continue to make money despite controversies
One council received £2million in fines from a single LTN in four months, with residents complaining of increased congestion
End anti-pollution 60mph motorway speed limits, say campaigners

End anti-pollution 60mph motorway speed limits, say campaigners
Trial scheme reducing motorway speed limits to 60mph to tackle pollution has overrun, despite lack of evidence over effectiveness
"BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry"

"BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry"
Andy Palmer believes this could be the beginning of the end for Britain’s car industry unless some significant changes are made
Dacia sales boom in 2022 sets up electric and hybrid model push

Dacia sales boom in 2022 sets up electric and hybrid model push
Despite global supply chain shortages impacting the car market across the board, Dacia strengthened its sales and posted record-breaking market shares…
Car colours: grey is UK’s favourite shade for new cars again in 2022

Car colours: grey is UK’s favourite shade for new cars again in 2022
The most popular car colours were overwhelmingly monotone again in 2022 but some brighter shades have shown growth.
No more BMW police cars: German brand halts sales to UK forces

No more BMW police cars: German brand halts sales to UK forces
BMW is to prioritise sales to retail and corporate customers as supply chain issues continue to be felt
Unmarked mobile speed camera van introduced by police

Unmarked mobile speed camera van introduced by police
Northamptonshire Police admits that the unmarked van is “unusual”, but argues it will reduce road deaths and injuries
MPs consider 64mph national speed limit and Sunday car bans

MPs consider 64mph national speed limit and Sunday car bans
The Environmental Audit Committee highlights 10-point plan for reducing oil dependency from European sustainable transport group
Electric car forecast slashed as buyers seek cheaper models

Electric car forecast slashed as buyers seek cheaper models
Report from Advanced Propulsion Centre suggests electric cars are too expensive for British and European consumers in the current economic climate
Controversial Tesla yoke can now be swapped for regular steering wheel

Controversial Tesla yoke can now be swapped for regular steering wheel
The conventional steering wheel is now a retrofit option as Tesla Model S and Model X go beyond a yoke
“We must bring UK roadworks out of the dark ages” - 2023 wish list

“We must bring UK roadworks out of the dark ages” - 2023 wish list
“Current affairs editor Tristan Shale-Hester believes we could learn a thing or two from our European neighbours when it comes to building and maintai…
"The Government must give the car industry more support this year" - 2023 wish list

"The Government must give the car industry more support this year" - 2023 wish list
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler believes that the government needs to start spending in order to make the UK more attractive to carmakers and prospective…
Official: petrol and diesel retailers guilty of “rocket and feather” pricing in 2022

Official: petrol and diesel retailers guilty of “rocket and feather” pricing in 2022
Competition and Markets Authority confirms fuel stations were putting petrol and diesel prices up quickly and lowering them slowly this year
Buy fewer new cars and keep old ones for longer says BMW boss

Buy fewer new cars and keep old ones for longer says BMW boss
BMW’s head of sustainability suggests motorists should prolong the life of the cars they already own rather than buying new models
Budget 2022: electric car drivers to pay VED and company car tax from 2025

Budget 2022: electric car drivers to pay VED and company car tax from 2025
Electric cars will no longer be exempt from VED road tax from 2025, Chancellor of the Exchequer announces
UK drug-driving and speeding offences hit record highs

UK drug-driving and speeding offences hit record highs
A new analysis of official data reveals a worrying increase in offences over the course of 2021
Just Stop Oil protesters continue to block M25

Just Stop Oil protesters continue to block M25
Environmental protest group obstructs M25 in spite of High Court injunction
Car vs bike: one in three UK drivers want cyclists banned from roads

Car vs bike: one in three UK drivers want cyclists banned from roads
A new survey reveals hostility between groups of road users, with drivers feeling cyclists are unaccountable and receive too much funding
Land Rover buyers refused delivery unless they agree to sell on clause

Land Rover buyers refused delivery unless they agree to sell on clause
Land Rover dealers have been asking customers to agree not to sell outside dealer network
Scrap the UK’s ban on petrols and diesels, politicians told

Scrap the UK’s ban on petrols and diesels, politicians told
Manufacturer bosses are worried about ‘waste of time’ with Euro 7 regulations and the ignorance of e-fuels
Council-issued speeding fines to be piloted

Council-issued speeding fines to be piloted
Wandsworth Borough Council will issue fines - but not penalty points - to drivers who breach 20mph speed limits on residential roads