Jaguar’s New Models To Be Electric From 2020
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced that every new vehicle line from 2020 will electric or hybrid.
The Jaguar I-Pace will be the first of the new models to be fully electric, to go on sale in 2018.
The move was...
Council Announces Twenty New Bus Lane Cameras Across Birmingham
Birmingham City Council has announced its aim to target “selfish drivers” as it erects 20 bus lane cameras across the city.
Drivers will be warned about the new regulations with a mobile camera unit out over the coming weeks.
The locations...
Nottingham In ‘Fake’ Parking Fine Letter Warning
Fake parking notices have been posted in Nottingham warning cars they could be fined for parking in residential areas.
Posted in Marham Close, Sneinton, the letters, claiming to be from the council, advise drivers they could be fined £120 or...
Learner Drivers To Be Allowed On Motorways From 2018
The Department for Transport says a new law which will allow learner drivers to have lessons on motorways has “wide support”.
From 2018, learner drivers in England, Scotland and Wales will be able to practice on Britain’s fastest roads if...
UK Car Sales Drop 9.3% in July Says Motor Trade Body
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported that new car registrations fell 9.3% in July compared to a year earlier.
About 162,000 cars were sold during the month and the trade body says the market’s falling numbers,...
Tesla boss Elon Musk reveals new Model 3
Tesla’s California factory played stage to the presentation of Tesla’s next step in its electrical journey in July with the reveal of the new Model 3.
Elon Musk handed over the first 30 cars at the launch event, and claims...
The Ethnic Penalty
Any motorist living in areas with a high proportion of ethnic minority households is being charged higher prices for their car insurance regardless of any other factor, according to a new study.
The research, which used data provided by the...
Driverless Cars in Coventry
Coventry car maker Jaguar Land Rover intend to create over 100 research vehicles as part of a driverless car project. A four-year-long project, they will be tested on motorways in Coventry.
Initial features of the cars include cars being able...
Sadiq Khan Unveils Action Plan to Battle London’s Toxic Air
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan launched plans for the toughest crackdown on the most polluting vehicles by any major city around the world.
A £10 charge for the most polluting vehicles and an extended Ultra-Low Emission Zone will be part...
Toyota Cars in Major Recall
Toyota vehicles including the Prius hybrid, Lexus CT200h and Prius plug-in, have small cracks in air bags in the driver and passenger sections. This could cause the bags to expand and partially inflate.
No injuries or accidents have been yet...
