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Drivers who meet certain requirements given access to ‘exceptional’ vehicles at ‘unrivalled’ prices

Drivers with disability allowances have been told they can now access a new electric vehicle alongside a range of other vehicles through the Motability Scheme, which are available at a fraction of the price.It comes after Leapmotor has announced that …

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Motorists ‘get cheated’ into huge price hikes this Easter amid new Eurotunnel rules punishing traffic delays

Drivers have been warned they could be forced to pay twice to use the Eurotunnel this Easter due to a new rule which was quietly introduced last month. LeShuttle, formerly known as Eurotunnel, has implemented new terms and conditions that void tickets…

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Motorists face 18-month ban from parking near historic Stonehenge site amid ‘deteriorating’ roads

Drivers have been left furious over a local authority’s plan to ban parking near a major tourist hotspot, which attracts millions of views every year. Wiltshire Council has begun limiting drivers from being able to park near Stonehenge, with motorists…

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Electric cars see more breakdowns on UK roads than petrol and diesel models with drivers hesitant to switch

Electric cars have been found to be more likely to break down and cause delays on UK roads than petrol and diesel vehicles, according to a new report.The AA found that electric vehicles were more susceptible to common issues like punctures and flat ba…

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Rachel Reeves’ car taxes could hit certain age groups with £5,000 price rises amid new Labour rules

Drivers have been warned that Rachel Reeves’s car tax hikes will disproportionately impact motorists from certain age groups, with costs rising exponentially. It comes after a report revealed that women and baby boomers will be hit hardest by the incr…

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Major changes to MOT testing could ‘compromise’ safety amid rising fatalities on UK roads

The Driving and Vehicle Agency has been warned that its proposals to change MOT testing in Northern Ireland could “compromise road safety” for millions of motorists.The National Franchised Dealers Association for Northern Ireland (NFDA-NI) has firmly …

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Petrol and diesel drivers to face £1,650 price hikes as new emission rules force motorists to ‘pay the price’

Petrol and diesel drivers have been warned they could face a staggering price rise next year as Europe gets ready to introduce new emission rules for vehicles. It follows a report that found from November 2026, Euro 7 emissions rules introduced by the…

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National speed limit increases for HGVs risk ‘penalising’ drivers with ‘dangerous’ road conditions

Road safety experts have warned that proposed increases to HGV speed limits in Scotland could be “counterproductive” and potentially increase dangerous overtaking manoeuvres on roads. It comes after IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest road safety charity,…

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Major car brand to back petrol ‘for decades’ in push for ‘freedom of choice’ in huge blow to Labour

Ferrari has announced plans to stick with petrol cars alongside its push for hybrid and electric vehicles, despite Labour requiring car makers to go greener.The move was revealed during the shareholder meeting today, with the luxury car boss reaffirmi…

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Drivers to see thousands of miles of ‘disruptive’ roadworks removed on major roads during Easter break

More than 1,000 miles of roadworks across England will be lifted to ease Easter travel, the Department for Transport announced today. National Highways will remove roadworks from 1,127 miles of motorways and major A roads by 6am tomorrow, which would …

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Electric car battery checks could see drivers give up petrol and diesel vehicles – ‘Robust and long-lasting’

Labour has been urged to introduce industry-backed battery health certificates for electric cars, which could boost consumer confidence in zero emission vehicles.The call comes as the second-hand electric vehicle sector faces challenges with driver tr…

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BMW to make electric cars ‘produce sound’ similar to petrol and diesel engines amid safety concerns

BMW has revealed a groundbreaking new sound technology that aims to make electric vehicles sound like petrol and diesel engines.The innovative system, HypersonX, was unveiled today by the BMW Sound Design Studio and will debut in the brand’s upcoming …

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Electric bikes to be introduced across UK city for first time in bid to remove cars from roads

A major city has announced plans to begin an electric bike rental trial across the region in a bid to reduce the number of cars clogging up roads. Belfast City Council has revealed that it will grant permission for e-bike operator Beryl to introduce 1…

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Millions of drivers breach safety rules to quickly sell cars despite severe ‘consequences’ to road users

One in seven drivers have admitted to selling cars with known issues to avoid repair costs, putting millions of motorists at risk on UK roads. The alarming findings suggested that as many as 7.5 million drivers across the UK have sold second-hand vehi…

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Motorists to be banned from major route in popular city from today – ‘It will benefit the area’

Drivers have been warned that they could be banned from a major route in Wales as new traffic rules come into effect today, impacting thousands.It comes after Wrexham High Street has officially become a pedestrian-only zone after months of resurfacing…

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Motorists face £2,500 penalty for breaking Highway Code rules this Easter – ‘Knock-on effect’

Drivers have been warned they could be slapped with a £2,500 fine for Highway Code violations this Easter break, with experts urging motorists to take extra care.It comes as millions of Britons are expected to hit the roads during peak travel times th…

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HGVs to be banned from major motorway route next month as vital repair works prompt new restrictions

Drivers of heavy goods vehicles have been warned of a new ban on travelling along a major route from next month as work to preserve a 60-year-old bridge begins.From Tuesday, May 27, HGVs weighing more than 7.5 tonnes will not be able to use the M48 Se…

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Donald Trump’s car tariffs force popular vehicle brands to hike prices in brutal blow for drivers

Drivers have been warned they could face huge price hikes for popular vehicles as manufacturers face significant challenges from Donald Trump’s 25 per cent auto tariffs. The levy, which remains in place despite a 90-day pause on other reciprocal tarif…

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Elderly motorist crashes on motorway after driving wrong way sparking calls for more restrictions

An elderly driver has been injured after driving 10 kilometres (six miles) in the wrong direction on a major French motorway before colliding with a safety vehicle. The 88-year-old driver crashed into a vehicle belonging to the Direction interdépartem…

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Electric vehicles on UK roads hit one million milestone as more drivers give up petrol and diesel cars

The UK has reached a significant electric vehicle milestone, with more than 1.3 million EVs now on UK roads as drivers begin to favour greener vehicles.It follows new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which revealed a dr…

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Drivers to benefit from ‘real differences’ to UK road structure amid new Labour intervention

The Welsh Government has announced a major £110million investment for local authorities to improve transport across Wales. The funding aims to help people get around more easily and make better transport accessible for everyone and includes changes to…

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Labour council rakes in £50k through Blue Badge misuse with thousands of drivers fined

A major authority has raked in thousands of pounds by issuing penalties to more than 2,000 drivers who breached major parking rules last year. The fines, issued by Reading Borough Council, were for breaches involving a person using a disabled space wi…

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M40 traffic: Drivers to face ‘severe delays’ on major motorway following collision – ‘Re-route your journey’

Drivers have been warned to expect delays of more than 90 minutes on a major motorway this morning after a serious collision involving two vehicles caused disruptions. The M40 in Warwickshire has now been closed northbound between J13 (Barford) and J1…

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Labour rejects ‘war on motorists’ claim despite failing 20mph limits and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has declared there is “no such thing as a war on motorists”, marking a stark contrast with the previous Conservative government’s rhetoric. The Cabinet Minister made the comments during a speech at the National Rail…

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Londoners face ‘kick in the teeth’ amid new Silvertown Tunnel charges giving drivers ‘no choice’ but to pay

A London borough representing more than 200,000 people has criticised the “unfair charges” imposed on residents following the introduction of tolls at the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels earlier this week. Bexley Council expressed concern over the pr…

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