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Government announces continued support for plug-in grant and EV home-charging

Support announced as funding revealed to help develop the next generation of driverless and low-carbon vehicles.

12 Apr

Councils face £12bn bill to get on top of the pothole problem

Survey points to bleak future if adequate funding is not found to meet the needs of 21st century Britain.

3 Apr

DVLA vows to improve fleet services in three-year plan

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) says it wants to focus on delivering “best-in-class customer services” to fleets as part of a three-year plan.

31 Mar

Pothole repair rate drops again

The number of potholes filled over the past year has dropped again for the second successive year, reports the Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance survey.

28 Mar

DfT pushes ahead with setting out policies on autonomous vehicles

Government will use public sector fleets as test bed to determine way forward.

23 Mar

DfT identifies traffic hotspots to receive Budget cash

Traffic hotspots across England have been identified to receive millions of pounds for junction upgrades, roundabout improvements and better traffic signalling.

13 Mar

Changes to tax treatment of diesel vehicles to be announced in the autumn

The Chancellor has put the fleet industry on alert after announcing that he expects to reveal changes to the tax treatment of diesel vehicles in the autumn.

8 Mar

Chancellor asked to defer planned VED increase

The British Vehicle Leasing and Rental Association (BVRLA) has called on the Government to defer or stagger the VED increases planned for April.

8 Mar

Safety is top of the agenda for second road investment strategy

The DfT and Highways England have started laying the foundations for RIS 2, the second road investment strategy, which is due to be implemented in 2020.

8 Mar

Week-long police crackdown on phone use at the wheel as new penalties come into force

Police forces across the country will be cracking down on mobile phone use at the wheel from today (March 1) to March 7, as tougher penalties come into force.

1 Mar

CartoConsult develops technology to tackle congestion

CartoConsult is to develop technology to reduce traffic congestion and improve transport services as part of a £4 million DfT initiative.

23 Feb

Plans to extend first MOT to four years draws mixed fleet response

Proposals on cars broadly welcomed but fleets unanimously reject them for vans.

20 Feb

Government looks at merits of diesel scrappage scheme

A diesel car scrappage scheme is being considered by Government as part of a plan to lower emissions and improve air quality, reports suggest.

3 Feb

Highways England considers 60mph limit for M1

A 60mph speed limit could be introduced on the M1 to improve air quality in Sheffield, according to reports.

23 Jan

Government consults on four-year MOT plan

New cars and motorcycles could no longer require an MOT for the first four years.

23 Jan

Severn Crossing tolls to be cut by up to 75%

Fleet operators will benefit from cuts to Severn Crossing tolls, following the return to public ownership, transport secretary Chris Grayling has announced.

17 Jan

Government allocates £1.2bn roads and pothole funding to councils

Councils across England are today finding out their share of £1.2 billion local roads funding for the 2017 to 2018 financial year.

13 Jan

Learner drivers to have motorway driving lessons

Learner drivers will be allowed to have driving lessons on motorways under new plans set out by transport minister Andrew Jones.

30 Dec

Minister wants to exert control over autonomous progression

The Department for Transport (DfT) is working on a code of practice and regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles in the UK.

16 Dec

English regions receive £3bn in transport funding

Towns and cities across the country are set to benefit from £3 billion worth of investment on improving roads, the Government has announced.

29 Nov

Department for Transport - Page 30

Government announces continued support for plug-in grant and EV home-charging

Councils face £12bn bill to get on top of the pothole problem

DVLA vows to improve fleet services in three-year plan

Pothole repair rate drops again

DfT pushes ahead with setting out policies on autonomous vehicles

DfT identifies traffic hotspots to receive Budget cash

Changes to tax treatment of diesel vehicles to be announced in the autumn

Chancellor asked to defer planned VED increase

Safety is top of the agenda for second road investment strategy

Week-long police crackdown on phone use at the wheel as new penalties come into force

CartoConsult develops technology to tackle congestion

Plans to extend first MOT to four years draws mixed fleet response

Government looks at merits of diesel scrappage scheme

Highways England considers 60mph limit for M1

Government consults on four-year MOT plan

Severn Crossing tolls to be cut by up to 75%

Government allocates £1.2bn roads and pothole funding to councils

Learner drivers to have motorway driving lessons

Minister wants to exert control over autonomous progression

English regions receive £3bn in transport funding

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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 30

Government announces continued support for plug-in grant and EV home-charging

Councils face £12bn bill to get on top of the pothole problem

DVLA vows to improve fleet services in three-year plan

Pothole repair rate drops again

DfT pushes ahead with setting out policies on autonomous vehicles

DfT identifies traffic hotspots to receive Budget cash

Changes to tax treatment of diesel vehicles to be announced in the autumn

Chancellor asked to defer planned VED increase

Safety is top of the agenda for second road investment strategy

Week-long police crackdown on phone use at the wheel as new penalties come into force

CartoConsult develops technology to tackle congestion

Plans to extend first MOT to four years draws mixed fleet response

Government looks at merits of diesel scrappage scheme

Highways England considers 60mph limit for M1

Government consults on four-year MOT plan

Severn Crossing tolls to be cut by up to 75%

Government allocates £1.2bn roads and pothole funding to councils

Learner drivers to have motorway driving lessons

Minister wants to exert control over autonomous progression

English regions receive £3bn in transport funding

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