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Experts believe sales of internal combustion engine cars peaked in 2018
Many of the large automotive manufacturers are already adopting electrification as a way to improve the efficiency of their cars.
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Petrol prices are 8p ‘too high’, says RAC
The average litre of petrol is still around 8p per litre too expensive, despite fuel prices falling in December.
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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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More than half a million potholes reported to councils last year
More than half a million potholes were reported by members of the public to local authorities for repair last year, according to new research.
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Number of cars off the road hit a record high in 2018
The number of cars declared off the road with a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) has risen dramatically over the last 10 years.
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London mayor: Formula 1 race in the capital ‘should be possible’
A grand Prix in London has been little more than a pipe dream for several years but it is an option F1 owner Liberty Media has continued to explore.
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Speeds Camera installed on both Severn crossings
The new cameras, which are now in place on the approach to both bridges, are there to enforce the temporary speed limits on the narrow lanes which will be in place until work is finished next year.
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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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Bloodhound is saved! Land speed record might still happen
The Bloodhound land speed record project might not be dead after all following an eleventh-hour sale of the programme.
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Christmas gridlock forecast as drivers make 20 million festive trips
Gridlock is set to ensure this week as drivers prepare to make more than 20 million leisure journeys in the run-up to Christmas.
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Eco car names could confuse diesel drivers, warns motoring group
A drivers’ group has warned that confusing branding could cause issues for motorists as cities crack down on older, more polluting vehicles.
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‘Long Ranger’ speed camera catches 1,200 motorists in first month
Footage of Britain’s biggest and newest speed camera dubbed the ‘Long Ranger’ has been released by police.
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German Startup Looking To Save The Internal Combustion Engine
A German startup is developing a potential replacement for spark plugs: microwave pulse ignition.
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Car crashes now leading killer of young people
Road traffic injuries are now the leading killer of children and young people aged 5-29, according to a new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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Motorists want tougher penalties for drink-drivers
More than 80% British motorists would like to see the government introduce tougher penalties for those caught drink-driving.
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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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The Bloodhound 1000mph Project Is Officially Dead
The ambitious project to propel a car to 1000mph has sadly collapsed, after a £25 million cash injection couldn’t be found.
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Motorists say drink-drivers more likely to be caught at Christmas
Half of motorists think drink-drivers are more likely to be caught out during the run-up to Christmas than at any other time of the year, according to new research.
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Vauxhall market share continues to grow
Vauxhall registered its third consecutive month of market share growth in the car and commercial vehicle market segment, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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