Utility companies could be better held to account for poor road repairs that cause potholes or dangerous road surfaces.
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New DVLA campaign highlights consequences for drivers who evade vehicle tax
A new campaign by the DVLA is warning drivers that they have nowhere to hide if they don’t tax their vehicle.
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Government funds technological trials to help future proof roads
Government to provide £23 million for research and trials on new surface materials or pothole repair techniques.
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Robots to fix underground pipes and help cut roadworks
The government is investing more than £7 million on the development of robots that it hopes will cut roadworks and reduce congestion.
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New law could see car insurance premiums fall
A new law has been passed that is expected to help reduce consumers’ car insurance premiums.
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New standards arrive to protect driverless cars from hackers
The government has announced a new standard for cyber security that aims to protect driverless cars from the threat of hacking.
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Government-funded charging points to get smart tech next summer
All government-funded home charging points for electric vehicles will have to use so-called ‘smart’ technology from July 2019, the government has said.
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Government stockpiling salt in readiness for harsh winter weather
The government is already stockpiling road salt in case the harsh winter conditions seen earlier this year return at the beginning of 2019.
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Millions could be forced to alter parking habits if rules change
Millions of UK motorists may have to change the way they park if the government chooses to ban pavement parking, according to new research.
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EU proposes fresh safety measures for new cars
The European Union has taken a step closer to announcing new legislation that makes a range of safety measures compulsory for new passenger cars, after the European Council agreed its position.
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Government launches two-year plan to improve road safety
The government has announced measures to tackle road rage and encourage mutual respect between road users as part of a two-year plan to improve road safety.
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MOT fail rate falls despite more stringent test
The MOT fail rate has fallen over the past six months, despite the introduction of tough new criteria in the summer.
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New insurance rules could make motorsport illegal
Motorsport could be made illegal across Europe thanks to a new car insurance directive.
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New diesels will HELP cities meet air pollution targets
New diesel cars will “play a strong role” in helping cities achieve their targets for air quality, a leading automotive industry executive has claimed.
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Government to investigate effect of new emissions test on car tax
The government’s decision to investigate the way in which new, more stringent economy and emissions testing is affecting company car tax has been welcomed by the leasing industry.
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Call to fix Welsh roads before building new ones
Fixing roads in Wales should be treated as a priority over building new ones, an assembly report has said.
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MPs want ban on petrol and diesel car sales brought forward
The 2040 ban on sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles should be brought forward by eight years, a group of MPs has said.
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