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Councils plan “unfair” yellow box junction enforcement fines
Yellow box junction

Councils plan “unfair” yellow box junction enforcement fines

An RAC investigation finds that 90 per cent of proposed box junction enforcement sites have issues
News
2 May 2023
ChargeUK aims to double UK’s public EV charging network by end of 2023
Rapid charger

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
News
2 May 2023
Thermal runaway EV battery fires controlled with water cutting tech
Cold Cut Systems fire truck - front tracking

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
News
28 Apr 2023
New drivers under 25 could be banned from giving lifts to friends
Happy drivers, happy motorists, young drivers, learner

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
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25 Apr 2023
UK car numbers hit record levels in 2022
SMMT UK car ownership data infographic - April 2023

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
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25 Apr 2023
Smart motorway ban: campaigners want hard shoulders reinstated
smart motorway

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
News
21 Apr 2023
Electric car write-offs could be more likely due to high cost of battery repairs
Electric car servicing car on ramp

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…
News
13 Apr 2023
No combustion engine ban exemptions for efuels says UK Government
eFuels

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
News
30 Mar 2023
Plans for cars to have first MoT after four years branded "dangerous"
MOT

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
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22 Mar 2023
UK fuel duty freeze and increased pothole investment announced in 2023 Spring Budget
Petrol pump

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
News
15 Mar 2023
New overhead gantry design for UK motorways unveiled
Highways England motorway gantry competition - winning design

New overhead gantry design for UK motorways unveiled

Useful Studio wins a National Highways competition to design the next generation of motorway overhead gantry
News
14 Mar 2023
Driving offence codes explained: UK licence endorsements for speeding and other offences 
Driving licence UK

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?
Tips & advice
14 Mar 2023
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UK road pricing plans: MPs slam Treasury for lack of engagement with report
Road pricing

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...
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6 Mar 2023
Road repair and building plans could be slashed by 2023 ‘austerity’ budget
Potholes

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
News
28 Feb 2023
Driving test examiners to go on strike: dates announced
L plate on Volkswagen Lupo

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
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22 Feb 2023
Smart motorways suffer ‘unplanned outage’
Motorway

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…
News
22 Feb 2023
Car thefts up 29% with rise expected to continue
Arrest

Car thefts up 29% with rise expected to continue

Official figures show growing car theft incidents, with experts predicting the problem could get worse
News
22 Feb 2023
Government expands electric car charger funding
Public charging

Government expands electric car charger funding

New £56million investment announced for local electric vehicle infrastructure scheme
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21 Feb 2023
Laws needed for remote control driving on UK roads
Remote controlled car

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
News
20 Feb 2023
Half of drivers break rural 60mph speed limits
Audi TT country road

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
News
15 Feb 2023
Clarity needed on private electric scooter laws
Electric scooter

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
News
15 Feb 2023
Plug-in hybrid emissions are three times higher than official tests show
Connecting charger to Hyundai Tucson PHEV

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...
News
8 Feb 2023
EV brands say car industry must cut emissions in new report
Polestar

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
News
8 Feb 2023
Halfords and Palmer Foundation search for new automotive apprentices
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Halfords and Palmer Foundation search for new automotive apprentices

A new initiative is set to give opportunities to youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds
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1 Feb 2023
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Drivers think UK seat-belt laws are too soft
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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
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31 Jan 2023
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods continue to make money despite controversies
Heavy Traffic

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
News
30 Jan 2023
End anti-pollution 60mph motorway speed limits, say campaigners
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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
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23 Jan 2023
"BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry"
Opinion - Britishvolt collapse

"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
Opinion
20 Jan 2023
Dacia sales boom in 2022 sets up electric and hybrid model push
Dacia Duster - front off-road tracking

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…
News
19 Jan 2023
No more BMW police cars: German brand halts sales to UK forces
BMW 3 Series police car

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
News
14 Jan 2023
Unmarked mobile speed camera van introduced by police
Speed camera van window

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
News
12 Jan 2023
MPs consider 64mph national speed limit and Sunday car bans
Motorway speed limit

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
News
11 Jan 2023
Electric car forecast slashed as buyers seek cheaper models
Production line

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
News
11 Jan 2023
Controversial Tesla yoke can now be swapped for regular steering wheel
Tesla 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
News
6 Jan 2023
“We must bring UK roadworks out of the dark ages” - 2023 wish list
Opinion - roadworks

“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…
Opinion
6 Jan 2023
"The Government must give the car industry more support this year" - 2023 wish list
Opinion - government support

"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…
Opinion
3 Jan 2023
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