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Councils plan “unfair” yellow box junction enforcement fines

Councils plan “unfair” yellow box junction enforcement fines
An RAC investigation finds that 90 per cent of proposed box junction enforcement sites have issues
ChargeUK aims to double UK’s public EV charging network by end of 2023

ChargeUK aims to double UK’s public EV charging network by end of 2023
New trade body calls for action on planning issues and VAT to speed up public charger deployment
Thermal runaway EV battery fires controlled with water cutting tech

Thermal runaway EV battery fires controlled with water cutting tech
Swedish tests show Cold Cut Cobra tech can tackle thermal runaways fast using little water
New drivers under 25 could be banned from giving lifts to friends

New drivers under 25 could be banned from giving lifts to friends
The UK’s roads minister considers a graduated driving licence preventing young drivers from carrying other young passengers for a year
UK car numbers hit record levels in 2022

UK car numbers hit record levels in 2022
Car ownership rises for the first time since 2019, as Brits get back on the road post-pandemic and the number of plug-in cars passes 1 million
Smart motorway ban: campaigners want hard shoulders reinstated

Smart motorway ban: campaigners want hard shoulders reinstated
As government axes plans for new smart motorways, it’s urged to go further and scrap existing all-lane running schemes
Electric car write-offs could be more likely due to high cost of battery repairs

Electric car write-offs could be more likely due to high cost of battery repairs
High repair costs and lack of data sharing between manufacturers and garages could be making electric car write-offs more likely when the battery is d…
No combustion engine ban exemptions for efuels says UK Government

No combustion engine ban exemptions for efuels says UK Government
New petrol and diesel cars will be banned from sale by 2035, with no plans to keep efuel-powered ICE cars on the market
Plans for cars to have first MoT after four years branded "dangerous"

Plans for cars to have first MoT after four years branded "dangerous"
Government plans for new cars to require their first MoT after four or five years instead of three have been met with criticism
UK fuel duty freeze and increased pothole investment announced in 2023 Spring Budget

UK fuel duty freeze and increased pothole investment announced in 2023 Spring Budget
Chancellor freezes fuel duty once again and maintains 5p cut for another 12 months; extra £200m for pothole repairs
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…
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…