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Will the UK fuel crisis accelerate the switch to electric

Sellers of plug-in vehicles say petrol shortages has created a spike of interest in electric vehicles. As panic buying causes petrol and diesel pumps ...Read More
How to improve fuel efficiency in your car

In the current supply crisis, finding ways of making your fuel go further will mean fewer fill-ups and cheaper fuel bills. There are a few simple cha ...Read More
Scottish Parliament urged to remove M8 motorway through Glasgow

In a petition uploaded to the Scottish Parliament website, MSPs have been called on to investigate ways the M8 motorway through Glasgow city centre co ...Read More
Goodbye to the GB sticker

British motorists driving into Europe now need to display new 'UK' number plates and stickers on their vehicles because the national identifier for UK ...Read More
Drones to be used to find potholes

If you see a drone overhead next year, it could be looking for potholes. Drones and 3D printing technology are being explored to help find and fix pot ...Read More
Parking ticket fines could rise to 120 in Scotland

A Transport Scotland consultation has suggested that the current cost incurred by illegal parking is not a sufficient deterrent. Through the Transpor ...Read More
Top 5 reasons for failing driving test this year revealed

New government data shows observation at junctions was the number one reason for failing a car driving test this year. The annual figures released by ...Read More
Design team appointed to create an iconic British charge point for electric vehicles

The Department for Transport (DfT) is hoping to make electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the UK become as recognisable as the red post box. It ...Read More
29 million staycations to cause unprecedented levels of traffic

An unprecedented level of traffic is forecast for UK roads this summer due to over 29 million planned staycations – according to a study of 2,50 ...Read More
65 percent of UK households have the potential to charge a vehicle

A new report by the RAC Foundation has highlighted the opportunity for street electric vehicle (EV) charging at home. According to the new report, 18 ...Read More