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By 2030 electric cars will just be cars

New research conducted by Go Ultra Low, the joint government and industry campaign to promote the uptake of electric vehicles, has found that 69% of p ...Read More
Third of adults doubt the switch to driverless cars

Nearly a third of adults think the UK will never switch to having only driverless cars on the roads while 60% said they would always prefer to drive t ...Read More
Electric vehicles now more cost competitive

The UK is now the second cheapest country in Europe to own an electric car.

A new Car Cost Index published by LeasePlan shows that the tota ...Read More
Parental management could keep young drivers safer

In-car cameras and black box technology that record young drivers could cut crash rates if the information is shared with parents.

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Wrong way driver solution for Scotland

New technology which issues wrong way warning alerts to drivers on motorways and dual carriageways is to be trialled on roads in Scotland.

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Scotland to introduce new drug driving laws

Scotland’s road safety laws will be strengthened further by the introduction of drug driving limits and roadside testing on 21 October.
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Powertrain now key factor in next car purchase

A car’s engine and fuel type are now more important considerations for buyers than any other factor, new research has found.

Of the 1 ...Read More

Motorists financing their new car get better deals than cash buyers

New car buyers opting to purchase on finance will receive on average £1,075 more in discounts from their dealer than those buying outright in ca ...Read More

AI to end future jams caused by roadworks

Navigational apps powered by Artificial Intelligence could soon help drivers to plan their trips without the fear of getting stuck in traffic.
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More charging points now than fuel stations

In less than a century since Britain’s first fuel station opened, the number of forecourts has peaked, declined and been overtaken by charging s ...Read More