The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation is urging the UK Government to ensure that transport infrastructure investment remains a national priority following the publication of the Government's Defence Investment Plan Funding Explainer, which outlines reductions to elements of the Department for Transport's capital programme to support … [Read more...]
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Vertu advice for summer holidays on the road
As the school holidays approach and families prepare for longer summer journeys, aftersales technicians at Vertu are warning that winter and pothole-season damage can remain hidden until a car is placed under sustained strain. In a survey of Vertu's aftersales technicians, 46% identified a weakened battery as the most common issue they see after winter. … [Read more...]
Wales’ new long-distance coaches – but they’re not electric
Travellers across Wales will save over an hour on journey times between the north and the south of Wales when a new long-distance coach timetable launches this autumn. The new coach service will operate regular services every day linking Bangor to Carmarthen to transform connectivity across the country and improve access to jobs, healthcare, education, … [Read more...]
UK Automotive faces serious risks from failing EV drive
UK car makers and dealers are calling on the Government to revise and invest in their zero emissions target and electric vehicle registrations. In its annual analysis of the automotive sector, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and traders report points to some areas that need fixing: Sky high energy costs Business costs that make it harder to … [Read more...]
New safety tests to stop under-run accidents
The Government is initiating a new series of HGV tests to reduce serious injuries and death involving car drivers going into the back of trailers and lorries. National Highways has initiated a series of crash tests after identifying a serious risk on England’s motorways and major A-roads after initial tests found existing designs did not always work in some … [Read more...]
Lower premiums with added years
Research for Compare the Market reveals that almost half (48%) of UK drivers aged 51 and over have never checked whether changes in their driving habits could reduce their car insurance costs, meaning millions could be overpaying on their premiums. The survey highlights a knowledge gap among drivers transitioning into semi-retirement or retirement. In fact, … [Read more...]
Goals will be missed unless politicians see sense
Politician's blind optimism towards climate goals is failing to see the very real obstacles facing society, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders who are struggling to sell EVs. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “The dependence on electrification to deliver our climate goals is self-evident but the pathway cannot be built on blind … [Read more...]
Smog is gripping Europe under heatwave
Parts of Europe are suffering through the second heatwave of the year leading to dangerous spikes in ground-level ozone pollution with devastating consequences for human and environmental health, warns the European Environmental Burea, Europe’s largest network of environmental NGOs. Extreme temperatures have serious health repercussions but the impacts of a … [Read more...]
Make the right connections, InstaVolt tell legislators
InstaVolt, the UK's leading ultra-rapid EV charging network, is calling on the government to deliver on its commitment to improve EV charging signage after a planning application designed to highlight the issue was rejected by the local planning authority. The application, submitted in November 2025 for a non-functional, advertising wind turbine at … [Read more...]
Green clean drive by fleets
Lowering environmental impact is the biggest driver of electric vehicle adoption by fleets, according to new research. The Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer shows 32% cited this as a reason for adopting the technology, compared to 31% last year. It was followed in second place by lower fuel expenses, named by 31% of respondents against 29% in … [Read more...]
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