When will new petrol and diesel cars be banned? Labour’s electric vehicle plans explained
The government has launched a consultation on the phasing out of the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars from 2030.
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Drivers Express Frustration Over Delay in Government-Backed Private Parking Code of Practice
Drivers are increasingly frustrated that the government-backed Private Parking Code of Practice has still not been implemented, five years after becoming law.
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Government Urges Stellantis to Reconsider Luton Factory Closure
The UK government is calling on Stellantis, the parent company of Vauxhall, to review its decision to close the Luton van factory. The move, which would result in the loss of over 1,100 jobs, has drawn criticism from unions, local officials, and politicians.
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All the key car tax changes coming in for 2025
A series of new taxes are set to be brought in that will affect petrol, diesel and electric vehicles.
Key questions surrounding the ZEV mandate
The automotive industry is undergoing some of the biggest changes, and the ZEV mandate is one of the toughest challenges it has ever faced.
Ministers meet auto industry over EV mandate
Ministers have met automotive leaders to discuss sales quotas for electric vehicles (EVs).
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First-year tax rates for petrol, diesel and hybrid cars set to rise following Budget
Drivers of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles are set to face higher first-year tax rates following today’s Budget.
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Raise taxes on petrol and diesel cars ‘to reduce EV premium’, government urged
Ministers have been urged to consider increasing taxes on petrol and diesel cars to reduce the “premium” associated with electric vehicle (EV) purchases.
Drivers warned to prepare for fuel duty rise
The RAC issued the alert after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said there was a £22 billion “black hole” in the public finances.
Welsh Drivers Hit With £1.3 Million in Fines for Breaking 20mph Speed Limits
A significant number of Welsh motorists have been hit with fines exceeding £1.28 million for exceeding the newly implemented 20mph speed limit.
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The UK’s Pothole Crisis: A £14 Billion Challenge for Road Infrastructure
Recent reports from the RAC indicate over 1 million potholes currently plague the nation’s roads, particularly council-controlled routes in England and Wales, where an alarming six potholes are found per mile.
Government calls for views on how to future-proof classic cars
Classic car enthusiasts are being urged to have their say on preserving iconic vehicles such as James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 and Inspector Morse’s MkII Jaguar for future enjoyment.
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Call to reinstate hard shoulder on smart motorways a year after projects axed
Ministers are being urged to reinstate the hard shoulder on smart motorways.
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Restrict what new drivers can do on the road to cut ‘needless deaths’ – AA
Limiting what new drivers can do on the road will cut “needless deaths”, ministers have been told.
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Government to launch study into headlight glare following petition
Government to commission a study into headlight glare after RAC research found more drivers being affected.
Vauxhall’s Response to the Spring Budget 2024
Today’s Spring Budget has not delivered the acceleration needed to stop the UK’s transition to electric vehicles from stalling.
Driverless cars described as ‘game-changer’ for safety, despite MPs’ concerns
Driverless cars have been described as a “game-changer”, despite MPs expressing concerns on safety and the potential weaponisation of autonomous vehicles.
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Yearly MOT tests to remain after government consultation winds up
Proposals to move MOTs to a two-year requirement have been quashed as a government consultation comes to a close.
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MP: Drivers should not receive penalty points for sub-30mph speeding
Drivers caught speeding between 20mph and 30mph would not receive penalty points under a proposed law tabled in Parliament.
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Government launches crackdown on ‘disruptive’ street works
A consultation has been launched today as part of the government’s ‘plan for drivers’, which aims to reduce the knock-on effects of delayed street works on traffic and travel times.