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Safety Six-month coronavirus MoT extensions to end as lockdown is lifted

Six-month coronavirus MoT extensions to end as lockdown is lifted

The move has been welcomed by motoring organisations and maintenance firms.
By James Fossdyke 30 June 2020
Green Government invests £73.5 million in green car technology

Government invests £73.5 million in green car technology

The money will be split between 10 projects, with the government hoping it will safeguard jobs.
By James Fossdyke 26 June 2020
Green Green light for green plates as electric cars to get new 'flash'

Green light for green plates as electric cars to get new 'flash'

The new number plates will come in this autumn.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2020
Green Electric car charging points now twice as numerous as petrol stations

Electric car charging points now twice as numerous as petrol stations

The AA says the perceived lack of charging points is a myth.
By James Fossdyke 15 June 2020
Safety English councils get new powers to fine drivers parking in cycle lanes

English councils get new powers to fine drivers parking in cycle lanes

The government hopes the move will improve safety for cyclists.
By James Fossdyke 12 June 2020
Green Councils expected to reallocate road space to cyclists 'within weeks'

Councils expected to reallocate road space to cyclists 'within weeks'

It's part of Transport Secretary Grant Shapps' plan for greener transport when lockdown is lifted.
By James Fossdyke 12 May 2020
General Brits now want to ban pavement parking, study suggests

Brits now want to ban pavement parking, study suggests

Despite the small sample size, the commissioning company says the results are "significant".
By James Fossdyke 22 April 2020
Commercial Vehicles New rules to help HGV and bus drivers renew licences in lockdown

New rules to help HGV and bus drivers renew licences in lockdown

Changes to medical requirements should make it easier for drivers to renew their licences.
By James Fossdyke 21 April 2020
Safety Government invests almost £170k in road crash victim support service

Government invests almost £170k in road crash victim support service

The money will help care for victims and their families.
By James Fossdyke 09 April 2020
Safety Drivers urged to steer clear of rural roads to help coronavirus effort

Drivers urged to steer clear of rural roads to help coronavirus effort

It's hoped avoiding the roads can reduce the strain on the NHS.
By James Fossdyke 26 March 2020
Green Local authorities get £2.27m to tackle air pollution

Local authorities get £2.27m to tackle air pollution

Schemes include encouraging electric vehicle uptake and measures to reduce kids' exposure to particulate matter.
By James Fossdyke 20 March 2020
Government Government could introduce pavement parking ban across England

Government could introduce pavement parking ban across England

The DfT is launching a consultation on the matter.
By James Fossdyke 16 March 2020
Government Government creates 18-point smart motorway action plan

Government creates 18-point smart motorway action plan

But the RAC expressed concern it may not be enough.
By James Fossdyke 13 March 2020
General Brits registered more than 3.6m extra cars in last decade

Brits registered more than 3.6m extra cars in last decade

Lined nose-to-tail, the cars would cover all of Britain's coastline.
By James Fossdyke 10 March 2020
Green Government plots introduction of bioethanol-rich petrol

Government plots introduction of bioethanol-rich petrol

It's hoped the fuel will be kinder to the environment.
By James Fossdyke 05 March 2020
Government Government dishes out £93m to fix roads and bridges

Government dishes out £93m to fix roads and bridges

It will pay for a host of projects nationwide.
By James Fossdyke 03 March 2020
Safety New campaign urges men to help stop their mates drink-driving

New campaign urges men to help stop their mates drink-driving

It's called the Pint-Block campaign.
By James Fossdyke 19 February 2020
Technology Government invests £1.5m in tech to tackle traffic

Government invests £1.5m in tech to tackle traffic

The funding will be shared between three companies.
By James Fossdyke 19 February 2020
Safety Government estimates betray slow progress on tackling drink-driving

Government estimates betray slow progress on tackling drink-driving

The RAC says drink-driving is still a "serious problem".
By James Fossdyke 14 February 2020
Government Government launches new web tool to help drivers with clean air zones

Government launches new web tool to help drivers with clean air zones

The system tells you whether you'll have to pay to drive in city-centre clean air zones.
By James Fossdyke 07 February 2020
Government Government ramps up funding for on-street charge electric car points

Government ramps up funding for on-street charge electric car points

The DfT has doubled funding to £10 million.
By James Fossdyke 22 January 2020
Safety Massage seats could solve January blues, car maker claims

Massage seats could solve January blues, car maker claims

Cynics might say it's an attempt to sell options, but DS claims there's science to back it up.
By James Fossdyke 21 January 2020
Technology Government to trial wireless charging for electric taxis in Nottingham

Government to trial wireless charging for electric taxis in Nottingham

For six months, 10 cabs will be able to charge wirelessly at taxi ranks.
By James Fossdyke 20 January 2020
Safety Two-thirds of people think drug-driving laws aren't properly enforced

Two-thirds of people think drug-driving laws aren't properly enforced

And six in 10 think the problem is getting worse.
By James Fossdyke 20 January 2020
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