MPs are calling for all smart motorway projects to be paused until a number of safety concerns have been addressed… ‘Pause Smart Motorway Projects’ MPs and campaigners want the construction of new all-lane running smart motorways to be paused due…
New research suggests that rural car dependency requires more attention if emissions are to be effectively tackled… Rural Car Dependency Rural car dependency is a significant contributor to emissions and is often overlooked. That’s the verdict of new research, conducted…
In his latest Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has axed a fuel duty rise in 2022/23 saving fleets and drivers a fortune… Fuel Duty Rise Axed Rishi Sunak has scrapped plans for a rise in fuel duty for 2022 The widely…
A new net-zero strategy being pursued by the government will force car manufacturers to ensure that a certain proportion of their output is made up of EVs… New Net-Zero Strategy The government has recently published its ‘Net Zero Strategy’ document.…
According to new figures, mid-sized and compact EVs are now more affordable than ICE alternatives in the UK… Mid-Sized EVs ‘More Affordable’ According to LeasePlan, mid-sized and compact EVs are now more affordable than petrol and diesel models. Its annual…
A new report on electric cars has shed light on the urgency of the UK’s looming shortage of charging points… Desperate Need for Charging Points The UK needs between 40 and 50 additional charging points a day if it’s to…
Fears that a significant backlog would create an MOT rush have seemingly failed to materialise, according to new figures… MOT Rush Fails to Materialise During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, fears were expressed that the UK could end up…
Tesla’s popular all-electric SUV, the Model Y, is now available for purchase in the UK – with deliveries starting in 2022… Tesla Model Y Reaches UK Tesla’s lineup in the UK is about to get a bit bigger, it’s popular…
According to FleetCheck, a significant amount of fleets have neglected their fuel policies due to ongoing shortages… Fleets Neglect Fuel Policies Fleet fuel policies have ‘gone out of the window’ as a consequence of shortages, according to FleetCheck. Because drivers…
Drivers of Citroen’s C5 Aircross SUV hybrid will soon receive notifications telling them to regularly charge their vehicles… Charge Your Hybrid Citroen’s C5 Aircross hybrid will soon remind drivers to regularly charge their vehicles. The company’s ‘Plug-In Reminders’ are designed…