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Councils to gain authority over 20mph and low-traffic zones
Transport secretary, Louise Haigh, promises full support for councils adopting Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
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Labour to reinstate 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars: What it means for drivers and the auto industry
With Labour now set to restore the 2030 ban, the focus will be on how the government supports both manufacturers and consumers during the...
Aug 22, 2024
Expect record traffic this August bank holiday: 19.2 million road trips planned
These are the exact times you must avoid the roads to escape huge delays...
Aug 20, 2024
Drivers ignoring merge rules add to holiday traffic chaos, study finds
Many believe it’s polite not to merge lanes at the last opportunity, despite the Highway Code advising to wait until the final merging...
Aug 20, 2024
Pay-per-mile road tax: a costly hit for rural drivers?
A new tax based on how many miles you drive would hit rural drivers the hardest, with some facing annual costs of around £600, while the...
Aug 20, 2024
UK drivers hit with £5 billion in parking fines amid broken crackdown on private firms
Despite a 2019 law intended to curb aggressive tactics by private parking companies, they are still on track to issue 13 million fines this...
Aug 19, 2024
London’s Ulez scrappage scheme set to end next month
The deadline to apply is 7 September, and TfL guarantees that any application submitted before then will be processed and reviewed for...
Aug 19, 2024
Rising QR code scams at car parks: how to protect yourself
Scammers target car parks by placing fake QR codes over real payment machines, leading drivers to fraudulent websites where their bank...
Aug 15, 2024
BMW CEO criticises EU's ban on petrol and diesel cars
Zipse believes the EU Commission isn't doing enough to develop these e-fuels
Aug 13, 2024
Fundraiser to replace carer's vehicle burned in rar-right riots
However, the fundraiser has faced several setbacks
Aug 13, 2024
Jaguar pauses sales for a year as it transitions to all-electric luxury brand
While other manufacturers like Fiat, Ford, Renault, and Porsche are slowing down their electric plans, Jaguar is doubling down, aiming to go...
Aug 13, 2024
Drivers could save £70 million on GAP insurance following the implementation of new consumer protection laws
These changes, part of the Consumer Duty legislation, aim to ensure that companies prioritise customers' needs over profit-driven incentives
Aug 13, 2024
New rule changes could lead to e-bikes being banned from pavement parking due to riders 'causing difficulties' for pedestrians
Modifications that allow the bike to exceed this speed can result in fines and bike confiscation
Aug 13, 2024
Used EVs now outprice petrol and diesel models
Three-year-old electric vehicles are, on average, 8.5% cheaper than their petrol equivalents, with the price gap nearly doubling by the...
Aug 12, 2024
UK roads ranked worse than Europe's, say majority of drivers
62% of drivers who have travelled in Europe think the roads there are in better condition than those in the UK.
Aug 12, 2024
Fiat's new Grande Panda to feature built-in retractable charging cable
Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, explained that this design is all about making EVs more user-friendly.
Aug 09, 2024
Ford Mustang Mach-E sets new world record for longest EV drive on a single charge
A Ford Mustang Mach-E set a new Guinness World Record by driving 569.64 miles across England on a single charge, surpassing the previous...
Aug 09, 2024
Car insurance prices drop for first time in 2 years
Car insurance prices drop for first time in 2 years
Aug 08, 2024
Dash cam users report fellow drivers to police in record numbers
The National Dash Cam Safety Portal, launched five years ago, lets Nextbase customers and other dash cam users upload footage of bad driving...
Aug 08, 2024
Low Emission Zones earn more from fines than daily charges
New research reveals that fines account for an average of 55% of revenue generated by clean air zones.
Aug 08, 2024
Significant North-South divide in EV charger availability
In some northern regions, the number of chargers per 100,000 people is nearly half that of southern areas.
Aug 06, 2024