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The government insists there is ‘no shortage of fuel’ as BP closes some forecourts
The government insists there is ‘no shortage of fuel’ as BP closes some forecourts
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Motorists set to make insurance savings as new whiplash claims portal launches
Motorists across England and Wales are set to collectively make over £1 billion-worth of savings as new rules on whiplash claims come into force.
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Vauxhall tweaks pricing to remain eligible for revised electric car grant
Vauxhall has announced revised pricing for its award-winning electric vehicle range to ensure customers can still access the revised Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) incentive. The price changes for the all-new Mokka-e and the Vivaro-e Life are effective immediately.
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Government seeks views on updates to Highway Code
Motorists are being invited to share their views on a proposed update to the Highway Code, which is being modernised to include more detail on high-speed roads and motorways.
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MPs launch an inquiry into the safety of smart motorways
The inquiry by the Commons’ Transport Select Committee will also analyse the impact of the roads on reducing congestion.
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Government confirms E10 fuel is coming in September
The government has confirmed that petrol with a higher ethanol count will be introduced at UK pumps from September.
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EU flag removed from UK driving licences and number plates
UK driving licences and number plates will no longer feature the EU flag, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
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Ministers told to slash drink-drive limit
Drink-drive limits should be cut in England and Wales due to the failure to reduce deaths from crashes, ministers have been told.
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British drivers to escape EU speed camera fines due to Brexit
There isn’t much to celebrate these days, but one Brexit positive for motorists is that the EU might no longer have a mechanism for getting UK residents to pay for violations that incurred on the continent and were captured by speed cameras.
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Ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans brought forward to 2030
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”.
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Treasury ‘looking to road pricing’ as sales of electric cars rise
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.
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Government drops graduated driving licences plan
Plans to limit what new drivers can do on the road have been scrapped despite research suggesting it could save lives.
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Loophole over mobile phone use by drivers set to be closed
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.
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DVLA launches online replacement logbook service
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has introduced a new online service which drastically cuts the time required to obtain a replacement logbook.
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Theory test updates come into force on September 28 – here’s what you need to know
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.
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English Motorway speed limit to be slashed to 60mph on Four Stretches
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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New plea to stop young drivers carrying friends in cars
Restrictions should be imposed on young motorists because they often act as “taxi drivers for their mates”, MPs have heard.
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Government Wants To Allow Automated Lane Keeping Systems On Roads In 2021
The government is considering introducing new Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) technology on the country’s roads starting early next year.
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Cardiff & London generate £58.2m in one year from moving traffic offences
Enforcing moving traffic offences raised £58.2m in Cardiff & London in one year alone, new research shows.
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Millions of motorists had vehicles MOT tested in June despite the extension
With MOT tests set to become mandatory once more tomorrow (August 1), official figures show that many UK drivers have chosen to have their cars tested instead of using the automatic extension.