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Meridian stops switch to ULEVs after plug-in grants cut

The company says that future additions are looking very unlikely in the current circumstances.

18 Oct

row of electric cars outside houses of parliament

Government cuts plug-in car grant - Outlander PHEV and Prius no longer eligible

The plug-in car grant for ultra-low emission cars will be cut by £1,000 and no longer apply to hybrid cars with a range of less than 70 miles, from November 9.

11 Oct

Congested UK cities bid for Government transport funding

Range of transport options will minimise vehicle use as cities bid for Government funding. By Stephen Briers

Mobility strategy 10 Sep

Electric cars could get green number plates

Clean cars and vans could be fitted with new green number plates under Government plans to promote awareness of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs).

10 Sep

Fleets given £2m to drive uptake of last-mile delivery bikes

The Government funding aims to support fleets with the uptake of e-Cargo bikes as an alternative to diesel vans for last-mile deliveries.

10 Sep

New service to help drivers avoid roadworks

A new digital service to provide motorists with accurate data on street works called Street Manager will launch next year.

5 Sep

Long-term local transport funding needed, says CBI

CBI report – Driving Delivery: Turning plans into action on regional infrastructure – shows complexity of infrastructure decision-making and a lack of transparency

21 Aug

Death by dangerous cycling law consultation launched

The DfT has launched a consultation on whether a new law equivalent to causing death by dangerous driving should be introduced for cyclists.

13 Aug

Call for law change after drink-drive figures show increase

New figures from the DfT show that 9,040 people were killed or injured on Britain’s roads in 2016 where a driver was over the legal limit for alcohol.

9 Aug

Increased mobility to see switch from car ownership to usage

Instead of using the car to get from A to B, private and business motorists will choose multi-modal options, experts predict.

9 Aug

Emissions from brake, tyre and road wear investigated

The Government has launched a call for evidence on the impact of emissions from brakes, tyres and road wear in an effort to tackle all sources of pollution.

26 Jul

New law allows Government to mandate charge points

The Government can mandate electric vehicle (EV) charge points at motorway services after the Autonomous and Electric Vehicles Act passed through Parliament.

20 Jul

DfT announces RTA investigation trial and new breathalysers

Competition to bring a new mobile breathalyser to the market launched, while RAC Foundation asked to trial a new approach to road casualty investigations.

11 Jun

Hay Festival plays host to panel debate on electric vehicles

Go Ultra Low will be holding a debate on the future of electric vehicles at this year’s Hay Festival, with transport minister Jesse Norman on the panel.

30 May

Remote control parking to be allowed from June after law change

New laws introduced that will allow drivers to use remote control parking and other advanced driving assistance (ADAS) systems on British roads.

17 May

DfT denies 2040 plan to ban sale of hybrid vehicles

The Department for Transport (DfT) has dismissed reports that it is planning a ban on the sale of certain hybrids from 2040.

8 May

Competition watchdogs consider Government call for pump price probe

Competition watchdogs say they are considering a request from the transport secretary Chris Grayling to investigate fuel prices at motorway service stations.

25 Apr

Pothole breakdowns ‘highest in more than a decade’, says RAC

The effects of a harsh winter have taken their toll on UK roads, with breakdowns caused by potholes in the first quarter of 2018 the third highest since 2006.

18 Apr

Record number of diesel cars now on Britain's roads, says RAC Foundation

New figures from the Department for Transport (DfT) reveal that the number of diesel cars licensed in Great Britain stood at 12.4 million at the end of 2017.

16 Apr

New emissions labelling for vehicles doesn’t include WLTP data for 2020

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has updated the environmental label for new cars to highlight which models will be hit by diesel tax supplement rises this month.

10 Apr

Department for Transport - Page 27

Meridian stops switch to ULEVs after plug-in grants cut

Government cuts plug-in car grant - Outlander PHEV and Prius no longer eligible

Congested UK cities bid for Government transport funding

Electric cars could get green number plates

Fleets given £2m to drive uptake of last-mile delivery bikes

New service to help drivers avoid roadworks

Long-term local transport funding needed, says CBI

Death by dangerous cycling law consultation launched

Call for law change after drink-drive figures show increase

Increased mobility to see switch from car ownership to usage

Emissions from brake, tyre and road wear investigated

New law allows Government to mandate charge points

DfT announces RTA investigation trial and new breathalysers

Hay Festival plays host to panel debate on electric vehicles

Remote control parking to be allowed from June after law change

DfT denies 2040 plan to ban sale of hybrid vehicles

Competition watchdogs consider Government call for pump price probe

Pothole breakdowns ‘highest in more than a decade’, says RAC

Record number of diesel cars now on Britain's roads, says RAC Foundation

New emissions labelling for vehicles doesn’t include WLTP data for 2020

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

Department for Transport - Page 27

Meridian stops switch to ULEVs after plug-in grants cut

Government cuts plug-in car grant - Outlander PHEV and Prius no longer eligible

Congested UK cities bid for Government transport funding

Electric cars could get green number plates

Fleets given £2m to drive uptake of last-mile delivery bikes

New service to help drivers avoid roadworks

Long-term local transport funding needed, says CBI

Death by dangerous cycling law consultation launched

Call for law change after drink-drive figures show increase

Increased mobility to see switch from car ownership to usage

Emissions from brake, tyre and road wear investigated

New law allows Government to mandate charge points

DfT announces RTA investigation trial and new breathalysers

Hay Festival plays host to panel debate on electric vehicles

Remote control parking to be allowed from June after law change

DfT denies 2040 plan to ban sale of hybrid vehicles

Competition watchdogs consider Government call for pump price probe

Pothole breakdowns ‘highest in more than a decade’, says RAC

Record number of diesel cars now on Britain's roads, says RAC Foundation

New emissions labelling for vehicles doesn’t include WLTP data for 2020

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

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Driver charged after lorry crashes onto railway line

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Dacia Sandero maintains top spot ahead of Tesla Model Y and VW Golf

Iain Forsyth named as managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK