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The punishment for those caught was toughened in 2017, meaning offenders now face six penalty points and a £200 fine (Alamy/PA)

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Vast majority of drivers often see illegal phone use on the road, poll suggests

December 1, 2023

The Department for Transport is analysing feedback from a consultation carried out earlier this year which sought views on the frequency of MOTs (Liam McBurney/PA)

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Quarter of young drivers put off vehicle repairs to save money – survey

November 30, 2023

Car production in the UK has increased for the eighth month in a row, with more than 91,000 vehicles built in October, new figures show (Peter Byrne/PA)

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UK car production increases again

November 30, 2023

Drivers are being advised to ‘avoid puddles’ after a record month of pothole-related breakdowns (Yui Mok/PA)

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Drivers urged to ‘avoid puddles’ as pothole breakdowns hit record levels

November 27, 2023

In just 14 days after the CMA issued its report on November 8, fuel prices reduced by 3.75p (Peter Byrne/PA)

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Sharp cut in fuel prices after retailers given ‘good prod’ by regulator, AA says

November 25, 2023

The Department for Transport’s proposed aim is for autonomous vehicles to be as safe as a ‘competent and careful human driver’ (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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Self-driving cars: Government rejects claim its safety ambitions are ‘weak’

November 24, 2023

Growth in take-up of electric vehicles had slowed, the Office for Budget Responsibility said (John Walton/PA)

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Watchdog lowers forecast for sales of electric cars

November 22, 2023

Two taxes on lorries will be frozen to support ‘vital journeys’, the Treasury has announced as part of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement (Alamy/PA)

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Lorry taxes frozen to support ‘vital journeys’

November 22, 2023

James May said it will be a ‘shame’ if the BBC does not give Top Gear a ‘rethink’ (PA)

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James May says Top Gear needs a rethink before motoring show returns to BBC

November 22, 2023

The Toyota ad was banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA/PA)

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Toyota SUV ads banned for condoning driving ‘with no regard for environmental impact’

November 22, 2023

Perry McCarthy was the first Stig on Top Gear (Anthony Devlin/PA)

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Top Gear’s former Stig says show’s ‘on-site monitoring’ could be adapted

November 21, 2023

Andrew Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris during Top Gear filming outside London’s Television Centre (BBC/PA)

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BBC to ‘rest’ Top Gear for ‘foreseeable future’ after Andrew Flintoff crash

November 21, 2023

Vehicles used in the Ulez area that do not meet minimum emissions standards are liable for a £12.50 daily fee (PA)

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TfL ‘misled public’ about Ulez benefits, according to leaked draft report

November 20, 2023

New analysis shows just 3% of new car models sold in the UK have a spare wheel as standard, leading to more drivers needing assistance after a breakdown (Alamy/PA)

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Drivers stranded as car makers ditch spare wheels to meet emissions laws

November 20, 2023

AA figures show call-outs to pothole-related breakdowns are at near-record levels (Yui Mok/PA)

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PM pledges to tackle ‘scourge of potholes’ with £8.3bn fund

November 17, 2023

The Audi RS6 previously used by Harry is now up for sale (Pistonheads)

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Duke of Sussex’s former Audi RS6 up for sale

November 16, 2023

Pope Francis will attend the upcoming Cop28 meeting in Dubai (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

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Vatican plans to replace car fleet with electric vehicles in Volkswagen deal

November 15, 2023

The LEZ is in force in the centre of Glasgow (Garry Cornes/Alamy/PA)

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Council makes £478,000 from low-emission zone fines

November 15, 2023

Cars drive on the Champs Elysee avenue in Paris (Christophe Ena/AP)

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Paris mayor to ask voters to decide on ‘significant’ parking fee hike for SUVs

November 14, 2023

Petrol station giant EG Group has announced it is to acquire ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers from manufacturer Tesla (John Walton/PA)

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EG Group to acquire Tesla’s ultra-fast chargers

November 13, 2023

The RAC said it received 5,978 call-outs to breakdowns due to poor road surfaces in the UK between July and September (Joe Giddens/PA)

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Pothole breakdowns hit record high, says RAC

November 10, 2023

Camera footage recorded by motorcyclist Jack Godfrey undertaking cars at high speed (Essex Police/PA)

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Motorcyclist is prosecuted for dangerous driving using his own camera footage

November 9, 2023

The RAC said the Competition and Markets Authority’s findings were ‘very disappointing’ (PA)

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Drivers hit by ‘significant increases’ in fuel retailers’ margins – report

November 9, 2023

An Automated Vehicles Bill to create a set of laws for using autonomous vehicles was included in the King’s Speech (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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Britain will lead the world in self-driving cars, says Harper

November 9, 2023

The rise was attributed to an increase in the supply of electric cars (John Walton/PA)

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Twice as many used electric cars sold in UK than year ago – figures

November 9, 2023

Cruise vehicles will now remain stationary in similar cases.(AP)

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General Motors’ autonomous vehicle unit recalls cars after pedestrian hurt

November 8, 2023

A crackdown on rogue pedicab operators in London has been announced in the King’s Speech (Alamy/PA)

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Crackdown on rogue pedicabs in London

November 7, 2023

A legal framework to enable self-driving cars to be used on Britain’s roads was included in the King’s Speech (Philip Toscano/PA)

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Bill to enable self-driving cars to be used on Britain’s roads

November 7, 2023

The number of fuel thefts from filling stations in Britain has soared, new figures suggest (Joe Giddens/PA)

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Surge in number of drivers stealing fuel

November 7, 2023

The number of new cars registered in the UK in October increased by 14.3%, new figures show (Peter Byrne/PA)

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New car market increased by 14.3% in October

November 6, 2023

At least 22% of new cars sold by each manufacturer in the UK next year must be zero emission (Peter Byrne/PA)

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New car market increased by around 14% in October

November 6, 2023

Aston Martin initially had problems with the new DB12 (Max Earey/Aston Martin/PA)

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Aston Martin downgrades production outlook after delays with new car

November 1, 2023

The real damaged Lamborghini from The Wolf of Wall Street is heading to auction (Bonhams/PA)

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The damaged Lamborghini Countach from The Wolf of Wall Street heading to auction

October 31, 2023

The Ulez zone has been extended from everywhere within the North and South Circular roads to cover all London boroughs (PA)

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Sadiq Khan says Ulez expansion has led to ‘cleaner air across London’

October 31, 2023

Around 60,000 vehicle owners a day are being hit by a £12.50 fee for entering London’s expanded ultra low emission zone (Ulez), new figures show (Lucy North/PA)

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Around 60,000 vehicles in London hit by daily Ulez fee

October 31, 2023

London’s ultra low emission zone was launched in April 2019 to help clean up the city’s air (Yui Mok/PA)

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What is London’s ultra low emission zone and how does it affect drivers?

October 31, 2023

Just Stop Oil protesters were found to have breached an injunction (Aaron Chown/PA)

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Just Stop Oil activists spared jail after M25 protest

October 30, 2023

Major fuel retailers are being urged to cut petrol prices by 5p per litre due to lower wholesale costs (Peter Byrne/PA)

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RAC calls for major retailers to cut petrol by 5p a litre

October 30, 2023

Just Stop Oil protesters caused delays on the M25 (Just Stop Oil/PA)

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Just Stop Oil activists to hear judge’s ruling on M25 protests

October 30, 2023

The Astra assembly line at Vauxhall’s plant in Ellesmere Port (Peter Byrne/PA)

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Increase in UK car production reaches almost 40%

October 26, 2023

Nico Rosberg visited Oxford University where he has been supporting graduate research (Jacob King/PA)

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‘Impossible’ to decarbonise F1 without alternative fuels, says Nico Rosberg

October 23, 2023

Roadside weather stations are being upgraded to enable better decisions on when to deploy gritters (Jacob King/PA)

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Roadside weather station upgrades to boost gritting decisions

October 23, 2023

Future investment in England’s major roads will focus on maintenance rather than opening new highways, the Government has indicated (Alamy/PA)

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Road investment to focus on maintenance instead of new highways

October 20, 2023

Drivers’ anger at the condition of local roads has reached an eight-year high, with a third of drivers swerving to avoid a pothole, a new survey suggests (PA)

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Anger at pothole-plagued local roads hits eight-year high

October 20, 2023

Tesla has been slashing prices most of this year (AP)

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Tesla’s net income slumped 44% in Q3 as lower prices hit profits

October 18, 2023

Car industry leaders have voiced concerns over barriers to trade with Europe (Andrew Matthews/PA)

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Ministers ‘listening’ to car industry concerns over trade barriers

October 18, 2023

Electric vehicle buyers face a £3,400 price hike from the start of next year unless post-Brexit trade rules are delayed, an automotive industry body said (PA)

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New post-Brexit rules ‘could add £3,400 to electric car price tags’

October 18, 2023

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US regulators probe self-driving vehicles over fears for pedestrians

October 17, 2023

Volta Trucks has filed for bankruptcy. (Volta Trucks/PA)

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Electric HGV maker Volta Trucks files for bankruptcy

October 17, 2023

More than 600,000 British drivers face disqualification with ‘one touch of their phone’, a road safety charity has warned (Alamy/PA)

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More than 600,000 drivers face ban with ‘one touch of their phone’

October 16, 2023

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Vast majority of drivers often see illegal phone use on the road, poll suggests

Quarter of young drivers put off vehicle repairs to save money – survey

UK car production increases again

Drivers urged to ‘avoid puddles’ as pothole breakdowns hit record levels

All Motors Posts

Vast majority of drivers often see illegal phone use on the road, poll suggests

Quarter of young drivers put off vehicle repairs to save money – survey

UK car production increases again

Drivers urged to ‘avoid puddles’ as pothole breakdowns hit record levels

Sharp cut in fuel prices after retailers given ‘good prod’ by regulator, AA says

Self-driving cars: Government rejects claim its safety ambitions are ‘weak’

Watchdog lowers forecast for sales of electric cars

Lorry taxes frozen to support ‘vital journeys’

James May says Top Gear needs a rethink before motoring show returns to BBC

Toyota SUV ads banned for condoning driving ‘with no regard for environmental impact’

Top Gear’s former Stig says show’s ‘on-site monitoring’ could be adapted

BBC to ‘rest’ Top Gear for ‘foreseeable future’ after Andrew Flintoff crash

TfL ‘misled public’ about Ulez benefits, according to leaked draft report

Drivers stranded as car makers ditch spare wheels to meet emissions laws

PM pledges to tackle ‘scourge of potholes’ with £8.3bn fund

Duke of Sussex’s former Audi RS6 up for sale

Vatican plans to replace car fleet with electric vehicles in Volkswagen deal

Council makes £478,000 from low-emission zone fines

Paris mayor to ask voters to decide on ‘significant’ parking fee hike for SUVs

EG Group to acquire Tesla’s ultra-fast chargers

Pothole breakdowns hit record high, says RAC

Motorcyclist is prosecuted for dangerous driving using his own camera footage

Drivers hit by ‘significant increases’ in fuel retailers’ margins – report

Britain will lead the world in self-driving cars, says Harper

Twice as many used electric cars sold in UK than year ago – figures

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