A greener form of petrol called E10 is set to be offered at all UK filling stations from next year.
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Fuel prices to ‘lowest level since 2018’
Three of the UK’s big four supermarket chains have announced that they are dropping their fuel prices.
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More than 11 million drivers have forgotten to MOT their car
An estimated 11.6 million UK motorists have forgotten to MOT their cars before the previous certificate had expired, according to a recent study.
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Nearly a third of drivers don’t know which fuel will power their next car
A third of drivers don’t know whether to go for petrol, diesel or electric when they purchase their next car, according to a new survey.
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Driving theory test gets a shake-up
The driving theory test is being updated to make it more reflective of real-world driving conditions.
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THINK! campaign calls on young men to step in and stop their mates from drink driving
Young men are over-represented in alcohol-related deaths and serious injuries on the road.
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Car park dings could cost motorists £1.5 billion per year
Motorists could be spending a whopping £1.5 billion each year on damage caused by car park prangs.
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A million drivers admit to using mobiles on every car journey
One is Six drivers have admitted to breaking the law at some point in the last year by using their phone while driving.
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Drink-drive crashes on the increase as roadside testing is halved in 10 years
The number of crashes on UK roads involving a drink-driver has increased 4%, according to the latest official data.
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Geneva Motor Show hangs in balance due to coronavirus
Geneva Motor Show organisers have said the event will still be going ahead as planned, despite the deepening coronavirus crisis cancelling a technology show in Europe.
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‘No plans’ to reintroduce tolls on Severn crossings
The UK Government said it has “no plans” to reintroduce tolls or charges on the Severn Crossings, after a suggestion a congestion charge was being considered for the two bridges.
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Learners in the dark over nighttime driving as 100,000 miss out on vital lessons
More than 100,000 learner drivers a year are missing out on vital knowledge by sitting their test without ever having practised in the dark.
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Car insurance ‘auto renewal’ costs motorists £674million
Drivers are being hit with heavy penalties if they don’t shop around for car insurance, according to research by MoneySuperMarket.
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Petrol and diesel both rise in January despite big fall in wholesale costs
Despite the wholesale cost of petrol and diesel falling in January, the average prices charged at the pumps of the UK’s four biggest supermarkets actually increased every day until a cut was finally announced at the end of the month, according to data from RAC Fuel Watch.
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Government to bring forward ban on ICE vehicles to 2035
The government has revealed plans to bring forward the ban on selling internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle five years to 2035.
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More than 500 ‘ghost broker’ scam insurance firms shut down
Direct Line says it has taken action to have 500 “ghost brokers” – unregistered firms claiming to sell insurance – shut down.
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Smart motorway openings halted over safety fears
No new smart motorways will be opened until a Government safety review is completed, the Transport Secretary has announced.
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Exhausted Drivers Pose Significant Safety Threat, Warns GEM Motoring Assist
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to be wise to the dangers of fatigue on journeys.
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Horrifying X-ray shows why you should not put your feet on the dashboards
A Welsh police officer has shared an X-ray of an injury sustained by a front seat passenger who had their feet on the dashboard at the time of a crash.
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Vaping drivers could be fined and see insurers refuse to pay out over crashes
Drivers who vape at the wheel could land themselves in trouble with the law and risk having insurance claims rejected, according to safety experts and insurance brokers.
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