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Can AI fix London's traffic problems? TfL thinks so, but it means more cameras

Can AI fix London's traffic problems? TfL thinks so, but it means more cameras
TfL says the planned upgrades will help optimise traffic flow, improve safety and support sustainable travel
Drug drivers reoffend at an alarming rate due to ‘broken’ system

Drug drivers reoffend at an alarming rate due to ‘broken’ system
In 2024 there were almost 3,200 cases of drug driving reoffending and over 20,000 cases overall
EV charging gets 10% cheaper and there’s more to come

EV charging gets 10% cheaper and there’s more to come
Ultra-rapid chargers in December were five pence cheaper than they were in November for off-peak users, with a cut in VAT also on the cards
London has the world's worst traffic for the third year in a row

London has the world's worst traffic for the third year in a row
With average speeds of just 10mph, London beats the likes of Dublin and Mexico CIty for the title of slowest capital
England's road conditions aren't improving despite Government funding

England's road conditions aren't improving despite Government funding
The number of streets with the lowest ‘red’ condition rating has risen by one per cent year-on-year
Driving test cheating explodes with impersonators, hidden phones and bluetooth headsets employed

Driving test cheating explodes with impersonators, hidden phones and bluetooth headsets employed
Falsifying driving tests leapt up by 47 per cent last year as learners face 22-week waits
Faded road markings spell danger for motorists amid focus on pothole repairs

Faded road markings spell danger for motorists amid focus on pothole repairs
One in five drivers say the road markings in their area have worn away, prompting calls from the RAC for Government action
Huge plug-in hybrid car grant launched in Germany, but will the UK follow suit?

Huge plug-in hybrid car grant launched in Germany, but will the UK follow suit?
Buyers of plug-in hybrids could save up to 4,500 Euros, while Germans choosing an EV could save up to 6,000 Euros
UK’s favourite car colours 2025: green surges but it’s still grey all the way

UK’s favourite car colours 2025: green surges but it’s still grey all the way
For eight years running, grey is the number one colour for UK car buyers, followed by black and blue – but green isn’t far behind
The worst councils for pothole repairs: Who's on England's road maintenance wall of shame?

The worst councils for pothole repairs: Who's on England's road maintenance wall of shame?
The worst offenders for local road quality and maintenance include Bedford, Leicestershire and even Kensington
UK EV charger boom held back by slow Government funding, says industry

UK EV charger boom held back by slow Government funding, says industry
There are now more than 87,000 public EV chargers in the UK, marking a 19 per cent rise year-on-year
Pavement parking could soon be banned in areas across the UK

Pavement parking could soon be banned in areas across the UK
Pavement parking can already be banned with Traffic Regulation Orders, but new changes give councils powers for more sweeping enforcement
None for the road! Drink-drive limit in England and Wales slashed

None for the road! Drink-drive limit in England and Wales slashed
The new limit of 50 milligrammes of alcohol per 100ml of blood matches the one already imposed in Scotland
Compulsory eye tests for elderly drivers part of road safety rules rewrite

Compulsory eye tests for elderly drivers part of road safety rules rewrite
Those aged over 70 will need to take an eye test every three years in order to drive as part of Labour’s new Road Safety Strategy
Volkswagen is the UK’s highest-selling car brand… again

Volkswagen is the UK’s highest-selling car brand… again
VW may top the charts but the Chinese are catching up with nearly 10 per cent of all new-car sales coming from their new-age brands
Car brands must go back to cyber security school

Car brands must go back to cyber security school
Tom Jervis thinks that if car manufacturers are going to continue harvesting our data, they need to get better at protecting it from criminals
BYD beats Tesla as global sales slump for Elon Musk’s EV brand

BYD beats Tesla as global sales slump for Elon Musk’s EV brand
Chinese giant is now world’s top EV seller, after Tesla sales dropped for second year in a row in 2025
Car theft ‘decriminalised’ as three-quarters of cases go unsolved 

Car theft ‘decriminalised’ as three-quarters of cases go unsolved
Almost 93,000 investigations in 12 months failed to identify a culprit, with the Metropolitan Police seeing the greatest number of unsolved cases
EU axes 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban but UK holds firm on 2030

EU axes 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban but UK holds firm on 2030
From 2035, 10 per cent of car sales in the EU can comprise hybrid, plug-in hybrid or even standard petrol and diesel cars
Learners face 5-month driving test wait times as backlog targets are missed

Learners face 5-month driving test wait times as backlog targets are missed
“Underyling issues” when it comes to staffing and booking means the average wait for a practical driving test in the UK is 22 weeks
Thousands of drivers wrongly fined in major UK speed camera malfunction

Thousands of drivers wrongly fined in major UK speed camera malfunction
A delay on smart motorway speed cameras meant some drivers were fined for speeding, even when the limit had increased
eVED pay-per-mile road tax decoded: will it make EVs more expensive than petrol cars?

eVED pay-per-mile road tax decoded: will it make EVs more expensive than petrol cars?
From April 2028, eEV drivers will be forced to pay three pence for every mile they drive, over and above their annual road tax fee
Gatwick Airport drop-off fees soar and bosses blame the Chancellor

Gatwick Airport drop-off fees soar and bosses blame the Chancellor
From January, drivers will have to shell out £10 if they wish to use drop-off zones at the West Sussex airport
Queuing home for Christmas: festive traffic set to be worst since Covid

Queuing home for Christmas: festive traffic set to be worst since Covid
Almost 40 million journeys are expected to occur over the next couple of weeks, meaning long queues are inevitable on the UK’s road network
Three million Brits broke the speed limit last year, with 1,500 passing 112mph

Three million Brits broke the speed limit last year, with 1,500 passing 112mph
More than 1,500 drivers were caught driving at 112mph or more, according to Volvo’s research
Tesla’s AI-powered robot is doing a meet and greet in London

Tesla’s AI-powered robot is doing a meet and greet in London
Guests to Westfield London will be able to meet Elon Musk’s new humanoid robot while snacking on popcorn
Banned car number plates: these NSFW 26-reg number plates are ruled rude for the roads

Banned car number plates: these NSFW 26-reg number plates are ruled rude for the roads
The DVLA has revealed its list of new-for-March 2026 number plates that are too saucy for the streets, and there are plenty of potential shockers to b…
Government won’t make drivers report car-on-cat collisions, despite petition

Government won’t make drivers report car-on-cat collisions, despite petition
The government says the size and typical active hours of cats make it difficult to prosecute drivers who hit them in cars
Apple CarPlay quietly gets a major upgrade: here’s what’s new

Apple CarPlay quietly gets a major upgrade: here’s what’s new
More widgets and the ability to switch off annoying pinned messages feature are all a part of iOS 26.2
Electric car demand slows as Government grant fails to woo buyers

Electric car demand slows as Government grant fails to woo buyers
EV sales rose only marginally in the run-up to the November Budget, compared with the same period last year
Final call: Heathrow Airport limits drop-off parking time as prices soar

Final call: Heathrow Airport limits drop-off parking time as prices soar
From 1 January, drop-off charges will rise to £7 at the UK’s busiest airport
Zipcar to stop UK operations as Brits say no to car-sharing

Zipcar to stop UK operations as Brits say no to car-sharing
Zipcar says that it will cease operations at the end of the year following a consultation
Autumn Budget 2025 revealed: fuel duty, road pricing, tax and potholes

Autumn Budget 2025 revealed: fuel duty, road pricing, tax and potholes
Rachel Reeves has unveiled her financial plans for 2026 and beyond; we explain how they will affect drivers
Motability cuts premium car brands: BMW and Audi disappointed by removal

Motability cuts premium car brands: BMW and Audi disappointed by removal
Brands such as BMW, Audi and Mercedes have been removed from Motability listings
Gov to pledge £1.3 billion boost to stop EV grant cash running out

Gov to pledge £1.3 billion boost to stop EV grant cash running out
Over 35,000 drivers have already benefitted from at least £52.5 million in grants on electric cars
4G and 5G mobile signal boost to bring UK motorways out of the dark ages

4G and 5G mobile signal boost to bring UK motorways out of the dark ages
Virgin Media O2 has conducted improvements across over 600 miles of major UK roads