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New DfT vehicle data shows LGV growth outpacing cars

The number of light goods vehicles on UK roads has increased by a third – more than 1.1 million vans and trucks – new DfT vehicle licensing statistics show.

Department for Transport 16 May

AA manifesto calls for graduated driving licence and pothole funding

The AA has launched its motoring manifesto ahead of the upcoming local and mayoral elections, and a pending General Election.

The AA 15 Apr

Pothole repair bill hits £16.3bn | Half of roads 15 years from failure

The majority of local roads are 15 years from structural failure, with councils facing a shortfall of £16.3 billion to fix carriageways plagued by potholes.

potholes 19 Mar

Pedestrians cross the road outside Tooting Bec station with 20mph speed limit

Rules for 20mph zones and low traffic neighbourhoods strengthened

Government also announces consultation to remove councils' access to DVLA data to enforce schemes by camera.

Department for Transport 18 Mar

Charge point grant for EV drivers without driveways

DfT widens access to charge point grant, confirms £185m EV infrastructure funding to councils and launches forum for Government and charging industry.

Charging & infrastructure 18 Mar

Fleet briefs: Latest news from E-Training World, Dynamon, Allianz Partners, Autoglass, Shoreham Vehicle Auctions and Protector Insurance

Latest industry news, including E-Training World launches new road rage training module and new Dynamon feature compares TCO for electric and ICE vehicles.

Fleet software 8 Mar

Budget 2024: Fairer taxes for EVs and freeze on fuel duty

Ahead of Wednesday's Budget, the Chancellor is being urged to introduce more measures to drive EV adoption and a freeze on fuel duty.

Budget 2024 4 Mar

Drivers call for rules to regulate LED lights

Drivers are calling for tighter rules on LED headlights which focus on their height, brightness and have automatic levelling to protect other drivers.

Department for Transport 28 Feb

EV charging costs up after increase to Energy Price Guarantee

The increase of 2p/kWh to the Energy price guarantee has been reflected in the cost of flat rate electric vehicle chargers.

Charging & infrastructure 23 Feb

Dangerous blind spot for two-in-five drivers, says AA

Blind spots created by a windscreen or door pillar, or the wipers not fully sweeping the windscreen, pose a threat to almost half of motorists.

safety and risk management 9 Feb

Lack of spare wheel leading to more AA callouts

New research from the AA suggests that one-in-four drivers would prefer to have a spare wheel in their boot rather than a tyre inflation kit.

breakdown and recovery 5 Feb

AA buys key insurance business Keycare

Keycare, which offers insurance policies for lost and stolen keys across the UK and Ireland, has been acquired by the AA following approval from the FCA.

The AA 2 Feb

Drivers caught using mobile phone up 93% as speeding fines top 2.5m

A record-breaking number of speeding fines have been issued, while drivers caught using a mobile phone behind the wheel have also increased significantly.

Fines 1 Feb