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Safety UK government tightens rules on handheld phone use while driving

UK government tightens rules on handheld phone use while driving

The new laws come into force next year.
By James Fossdyke 40m ago
Commercial Vehicles UK government pledges to make new HGVs zero-emission by 2040

UK government pledges to make new HGVs zero-emission by 2040

Internal combustion-powered vehicles weighing less than 26 tonnes will be banned from sale in 2035.
By James Fossdyke 12 November 2021
Government UK transport authority wants to change vehicle modification rules

UK transport authority wants to change vehicle modification rules

Bikes, cars, and any roadgoing vehicle could be affected if enacted.
By Brian Potter 25 October 2021
Government UK: Competition law suspended to help alleviate fuel shortages

UK: Competition law suspended to help alleviate fuel shortages

The government hopes the change will help reduce supply problems.
By James Fossdyke 29 September 2021
Safety UK: Most drivers want all-lane running motorways to be scrapped

UK: Most drivers want all-lane running motorways to be scrapped

New research suggests there's little support for the four-lane roads.
By James Fossdyke 17 September 2021
Lifestyle UK: Car drivers will no longer need licence to tow trailers or caravans

UK: Car drivers will no longer need licence to tow trailers or caravans

The towing test is being abolished to tackle the HGV driver shortage.
By James Fossdyke 17 September 2021
Green Government-backed app will help drivers choose the right EV

Government-backed app will help drivers choose the right EV

The new EV8 Switch app will show drivers "how switching to electric could fit in with their current lifestyle".
By James Fossdyke 10 September 2021
Commercial Vehicles UK: Industry body calls for zero-emission HGV 'plan' before ban

UK: Industry body calls for zero-emission HGV 'plan' before ban

The SMMT says the government should support manufacturers as they find alternatives to diesel fuel.
By James Fossdyke 03 September 2021
Commercial Vehicles Longer lorries could arrive next year to cut emissions

Longer lorries could arrive next year to cut emissions

The DfT says the longer trailers could also improve safety.
By James Fossdyke 31 August 2021
Green UK government to trial hydrogen-powered buses and delivery vehicles

UK government to trial hydrogen-powered buses and delivery vehicles

Even police cars and ambulances are set to get hydrogen fuel cells.
By James Fossdyke 23 August 2021
Government Government invests millions in new traffic signals for local roads

Government invests millions in new traffic signals for local roads

RAC says the £15m investment will benefit road users.
By James Fossdyke 17 August 2021
Green Government wants EV charge points to become a 'British emblem'

Government wants EV charge points to become a 'British emblem'

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps hopes new chargers will be as "iconic" as red phone boxes and black cabs.
By James Fossdyke 11 August 2021
Green UK government invests £20m in zero-emission HGV research

UK government invests £20m in zero-emission HGV research

The government hopes the money will help develop zero-emission trucks.
By James Fossdyke 03 August 2021
Safety Radio One DJ fronts campaign to foster safe driving among young men

Radio One DJ fronts campaign to foster safe driving among young men

Radio DJ and podcast host Chris Stark is backing the football-orientated campaign.
By James Fossdyke 21 June 2021
Industry Weekday traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels after lockdown

Weekday traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels after lockdown

Government data suggests traffic levels are more or less back to normal.
By James Fossdyke 15 June 2021
General Motorists urged to check their car's compatibility with new E10 petrol

Motorists urged to check their car's compatibility with new E10 petrol

The new, more eco-friendly fuel will hit UK forecourts in September.
By James Fossdyke 09 June 2021
Green Going zero-emission in 2035 will be 'huge challenge', report says

Going zero-emission in 2035 will be 'huge challenge', report says

The report by MPs says the government has work to do before all cars become electric.
By James Fossdyke 21 May 2021
Green Data shows half a million UK cars are electric or plug-in hybrid

Data shows half a million UK cars are electric or plug-in hybrid

But that's about 1.4 percent of the total.
By James Fossdyke 07 May 2021
Safety UK government claims self-driving cars are coming in 2021

UK government claims self-driving cars are coming in 2021

But industry bodies say the DfT is playing fast and loose with its definition of "self-driving".
By James Fossdyke 29 April 2021
Safety Government scraps 'dynamic' motorway hard shoulders amid safety concerns

Government scraps 'dynamic' motorway hard shoulders amid safety concerns

Part-time hard shoulders will be replaced with statistically safer all-lane running.
By James Fossdyke 22 April 2021
Pricing Vauxhall tweaks pricing to remain eligible for revised electric car grant

Vauxhall tweaks pricing to remain eligible for revised electric car grant

The Mokka-e and Vivaro-e have both seen prices fall.
By James Fossdyke 24 March 2021
Green Government scraps Plug-In Car Grant for EVs costing more than £35k

Government scraps Plug-In Car Grant for EVs costing more than £35k

The subsidy for eligible electric vehicles (EVs) has fallen from £3,000 to £2.500
By James Fossdyke 19 March 2021
Government Government announces £3bn bus investment to get people out of cars

Government announces £3bn bus investment to get people out of cars

Government wants more services and more integration with the rail network.
By James Fossdyke 17 March 2021
Green Government to spend £20 million funding 'electric vehicle innovations'

Government to spend £20 million funding 'electric vehicle innovations'

The funding is part of the "build back greener" policy
By James Fossdyke 11 March 2021
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