Sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be phased out by 2030, Boris Johnson has confirmed as he set out his 10-point plan for a “green industrial revolution”.
The figure rises to 33% for those aged 25-34 and to 28% for male drivers, the poll of 2,000 UK motorists commissioned by road safety charity Brake indicated.
The Times reported the move is being mulled to cover a tax shortfall of £40 billion caused by the rise in popularity of electric cars.
Photocard licences or entitlement to drive that expires between 1 February and 31 December 2020 have been extended for 11 months from the date of expiry.
Access to a car has become more important to the majority of drivers (57%) due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey.
Low demand for oil in October should lead to fuel cuts of up to 5p per litre within the next two weeks, according to the RAC.
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Drivers across the UK could be risking fines, points on their licence or higher premiums by falling for car insurance myths, according to new research.
Annual road deaths in the UK could be cut by 4.5% by scrapping the October clock change, according to a road safety charity.
Groupe PSA UK has added a new family of tyres to its Eurorepar programme, giving motorists a wider choice of quality tyres to choose from when visiting retailers.
A loophole which can allow drivers to escape punishment for hand-held phone use if they are taking a photo or playing a game will be closed under plans announced by the Government.
The majority of motorists back tougher prison sentences for killer drivers, a new survey suggests.
Keyless technology has been the driving force behind a rise in car thefts over the past four years, according to new data.
Vauxhall has launched a new ‘All Makes Approved Servicing’ initiative to keep Britain moving, offering fixed-price servicing on all makes and models across its authorised workshop network.
September saw the end of three consecutive months of rising fuel costs, according to data released today.
October marks tyre safety month, highlighting an often overlooked aspect of car maintenance. As the main point of contact between the car and the road, tyres are absolutely crucial when it comes to a vehicle’s overall safety.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has introduced a new online service which drastically cuts the time required to obtain a replacement logbook.
A leading independent UK road safety charity is calling for speeding to become as socially unacceptable as driving under the influence after discovering that many people see excessive speed as acceptable.
The theory test is being updated on September 28. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Authority (DVSA) had originally planned to introduce the updates back in April, but the changes were pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic.
(more…)The speed limit will be reduced to 60mph on four stretches of English motorway in an effort to reduce air pollution.
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A third of UK drivers have delayed getting their car serviced as a result of the financial constraints caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey has found.
