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Major car maker sees electric car sales drop by a third as Donald Trump’s tariffs cause ‘challenges not seen before’

Swedish car brand Volvo has reported a dramatic slump in electric vehicle sales as Donald Trump’s tariffs begin to impact global automotive trade. The carmaker, which is majority-owned by Chinese brand Geely, saw its overall sales fall by 11 per cent …

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New driving rules for larger vehicles enforced today as thousands risk £550 fines

Drivers have been warned of new safety rules for HGVs, which came into effect today across London, with rule-breakers now facing hefty fines. The rules require drivers to have installed a Progressive Safe System to obtain valid permits to travel on Lo…

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Motorists warned to expect delays as vital repair works on major bridge impact thousands of journeys

Drivers have been warned of major roadworks set to take place on the A14 Orwell Bridge in Suffolk, affecting more than 60,000 vehicles. As part of the essential maintenance project, National Highways explained it will implement a contraflow system, wh…

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Labour urged to add more stretches of motorway as millions of drivers cause congestion to pile up

The UK has seen just 65 miles of new motorway rolled out in the past decade, despite the number of drivers reaching more than 40 million, with Labour now urged to fix the road problem.According to reports, the length of UK motorways has increased from…

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Motorhomes and campervans face massive blow as popular vehicles get slapped with overnight parking ban

Motorhome and campervan drivers have been warned they face new parking restrictions across the southwest after complaints by residents prompted action. The new ban has been introduced in Arundel to prevent campervans and motorhomes from parking overni…

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New Silvertown Tunnel charges force thousands of drivers to pay £10 daily fee with ‘no viable alternatives’

Transport for London (TfL) has been urged to introduce a flat rate toll system for HGVs at the recently opened Silvertown Tunnel, which currently sees thousands of larger vehicles hit with the highest charges. It comes after Logistics UK expressed dis…

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Trump’s 25% auto parts tariff comes into effect impacting global carmakers and millions of jobs

Carmakers have been warned that President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariff on engines, transmissions and other key car parts imported into the US came into force yesterday, raising pressure on an industry already navigating significant policy changes…

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Sadiq Khan faces backlash for failing to roll out major car benefit which could save drivers £3,000 on travel

Sadiq Khan has been criticised for overlooking a key car benefit which could help millions of drivers save money and reduce their dependency on private vehicles. A London Assembly report has found that Transport for London (TfL) is “putting the handbr…

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New A-road opens across southwest for first time in four years – ‘Key priority’

A new road scheme has opened across a major UK region, aiming to improve connectivity and journey times for millions of drivers. The new £60million road scheme includes opening the A40 Llanddewi Velfrey to Redstone Cross, which has been in the pipelin…

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UK region to roll out major parking changes this month impacting thousands of Blue Badge holders

A major UK region is set to introduce new parking rules later this month, with the aim of specifically benefiting Blue Badge holders. The Department for Infrastructure has announced changes across Northern Ireland that will create additional accessibl…

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DVSA to introduce new driving test changes next week offering thousands ‘real-life’ road experiences

The DVSA is set to launch a new trial aimed at increasing the amount of time learner drivers spend on rural roads during their driving tests. The three-month trial, which will begin next week on May 6, comes in response to concerning safety statistics…

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Major driving offence among elderly motorists declines as ‘enforcements’ seen as ‘effective’

Seatbelt offences across a major region have dropped by nearly 17 per cent over the past two years as the threat of hefty fines has forced drivers to follow the rules. According to a Freedom of Information request, the significant decline across North…

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Drivers to see ‘many locations’ hit with lower speed limits as London prioritises walking and cycling

Drivers have been warned to expect speed limits to be cut across London as new plans to prioritise walking and cycling receive the green light.It comes after Transport for London announced an £87million investment to make the capital’s streets safer, …

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M62 chaos: Multi-vehicle collision causes havoc on major motorway with drivers warned to ‘expect delays’

Drivers have been warned to “expect delays” this afternoon after a multi-vehicle collision has caused a major motorway to close its lanes, with traffic operating at 8mph. The M62 motorway has been closed westbound between Junction 19 near Heywood and …

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Motorists face prison sentences and ‘seized’ assets for breaking major driving law

A major authority has extended its powers to ban drivers gathering between certain hours of the day, with rule breakers now facing prison sentences and hefty fines. The City of Wolverhampton Council was granted a full injunction by the High Court to b…

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Motorists warned to avoid travelling on major routes as millions of drivers hit the road – ‘Hectic’

Drivers have been warned to expect delays this weekend as roughly 17 million vehicles hit the road for the May Bank Holiday, which could cause serious congestion. According to research, Friday has been estimated to be the busiest day of the whole week…

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Trump’s tariffs cause major car brand to lose billions across supply chain impacting millions of jobs

General Motors has warned that it expects to take a near $5billion (£3.7billion) hit from President Donald Trump’s controversial auto tariffs.The US manufacturing giant said it now expects to offset “at least” 30 per cent of the tariff impact through …

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Motorists to face four weeks of delays as emergency repair works force roads to close across major city

Drivers have been warned to expect four weeks of delays and diversions as emergency road closures impact travel across a major UK city. Emergency road works are currently taking place on Gordon Street in Glasgow city centre as Scottish Water carries o…

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UK sees car stolen every 8.5 minutes and stripped for parts with drivers urged to keep vehicles locked away

Drivers have been warned of a surge in car thefts across the UK, with new data revealing that a car has been stolen every 8.5 minutes. The alarming report also found that criminals have been specifically targeting certain car parts with parking sensor…

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HGVs could be banned from popular route in a bid to protect historic site – ‘Detrimental damage’

Drivers of heavy goods vehicles have been warned they could be banned from travelling through a popular area in the South East of England after a landmark petition has sparked action.East Sussex County Council explained that it is currently looking at…

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HMRC introduces new VAT fuel charges today with petrol and diesel drivers facing costs of £2,314

HMRC has announced new VAT road fuel scale charges, which come into effect today, impacting businesses across the UK that use vehicles for both business and private journeys.Under the new rules, the charges will remain in place until April 30, 2026, a…

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M1 chaos: Motorists face ‘severe delays’ and amid lorry fire road damage – ‘Avoid, avoid, avoid’

Drivers have been warned they face a “severe delays” of roughly two hours on a major motorway this evening as emergency repair works causes huge congestion and lane closures. The M1 northbound between junctions 23A and J26 is currently operating with …

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M1 chaos: Motorists face ‘severe delays’ amid lorry fire road damage – ‘Avoid, avoid, avoid’

Drivers have been warned they face “severe delays” of roughly two hours on a major motorway this evening as emergency repair works cause huge congestion and lane closures. The M1 northbound between junctions 23a and J26 is currently operating with hug…

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Cheaper charging costs for electric cars spark ‘big influence’ in driver decisions to give up petrol cars

Drivers of electric cars have been found to have a 6p-per-mile cost advantage over petrol and diesel vehicles, with motorists urged to make the switch to greener vehicles to save on costs. It comes after a report revealed that petrol prices remain stu…

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Local council blamed for death of elderly rider, 70, who crashed after hitting pothole – ‘Take responsibility’

A local council has been blamed for failing to keep up with its road conditions, which caused an elderly man to crash and lose his life.North Northamptonshire Council has been engulfed in a fierce legal battle after its poorly maintained roads caused …

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