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POLL: Do you support Government’s new Zero Emission Vehicle mandate? The UK Government has launched a consultation on its plans for a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate. As part of the new Powering Up Britain Strategy, manufacturers will be required for electric vehicles (EVs) to make up a minimum proportion of all sales in a bid to increase their uptake ahead ...

‘Stealth’ speed camera vans could be rolled out across the UK – driver warning The mobile speed vans, which have been dubbed “stealth vans”, are being trialled around Northamptonshire, with drivers spotting them in recent weeks. If local authorities find the new deterrent to be successful, it could slowly be rolled out around the country in the near future. The ...

Staggering poll shows 93 percent oppose 2030 petrol and diesel car ban Mr Shapps said that the 2030 ban remains in place, with a proposed five-year transition period. He said the UK would not follow the EU in providing an exemption for e-fuels but will examine the actions of other nations. He said: “This is not a change of policy. ...

Elderly drivers taking compulsory eye tests could improve road safety Those in the 80 and over category now make up four percent, or one in 25, of all drivers on the road, based on RAC Foundation data. Once a driver reaches 70 years of age, their driving licence expires and needs to be renewed every three years. At these intervals, ...

UK drivers warned as 12 councils granted new powers to issue expensive fines Twelve new councils in England will now be able to fine drivers for offences that were once only issued by UK police forces. Since May 2022, councils have been able to apply for powers to issue penalty charge notices (PCNs) to offending drivers, with 14 councils doing ...

‘No second chances!’ Experts call for strong EV measures to ditch petrol and diesel The Government is expected to announce a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, alongside a host of other measures to achieve its net zero targets on Thursday. It is being dubbed “Green Day” and has seen many experts and Government officials call for major changes to ensure ...

Major car tax changes to be introduced in days – drivers to pay up to £240 more per year As part of the Budget announcement earlier this month, the Government confirmed that the rate of Vehicle Excise Duty would increase. This rise will apply to cars, vans and motorcycles in line with the rate of inflation (RPI) from April 1, ...

New parking rules could see electric car drivers fined £30 for charging vehicle Similarly, motorists in Sheffield will be exposed to a £20 charge from April 1, if they stay at a public charging point for too long. Charges have slowly been introduced in recent months, with chargepoint operators looking to manage the strain on their network. In one instance, ...

British expats in Italy to benefit from major driving licence change this week If someone was a resident in Italy before January 1, 2023, they can use their valid UK licence until December 31, 2023. Article 2(2)(b) of the Milleproroghe Decree and its amendment Annex extend recognition of valid UK driving licences in Italy, which was passed late last year. ...

The UK could see huge car ownership changes as demand for car-sharing increases by 22% As drivers sell their cars, new ways of transport are becoming increasingly popular and this includes car-sharing. With that in mind, new research from Moneybarn has analysed car-sharing Google searches from the last four years, to reveal how much the demand for car-sharing has increased ...