Successful learners will receive their full driving licences quicker as driving examiners start marking the car driving test digitally, DVSA has announced Driving examiners are using tablets to mark driving tests digitally as part of a phased roll out. A specially developed app is replacing the clipboard and pen that millions will remember from their
Vauxhall has revealed the new full electric Corsa-e supermini, which will kickstart the brand’s electrification programme when it goes on sale next March with 134bhp and a 211-mile range. The unveiling of official pictures and details of the EV version of the Corsa – which will also be offered with petrol and diesel powertrains – has been
Diesel cars are set to be banned in three major European cities in a bid to clampdown on emissions Madrid, Paris, and Brussels now have the power to ban diesel cars from their roads. It follows a decision by the European Court to relax EU emissions limits. Now, any car that does not comply with
Government doubles funding for on-street electric car charging - Additional £2.5 million for chargepoints on residential streets Transport Secretary announces extra £2.5 million for chargepoints on residential streets Extra funding means people who don’t have their own off-street parking will have better access to charging infrastructure near home Investment in charging infrastructure will support UK’s
DVSA response to media reports about decade-low driving test pass rate The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has rebutted claims that the driving test pass rate is at a decade-low because of a 'dangerous' manoeuvre. Published 22 July 2019 From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Reports in the media on 20 and 21 July
Further research into graduated driver licensing The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced today (18 July) that it will explore if graduated driver licensing - or a similar scheme - should be introduced in England. The scheme could put restrictions on new drivers, such as a minimum learning period, not driving at night, or not
www.autocar.co.uk New Mini Electric revealed as affordable Brit-built EV Mini’s long-awaited first attempt at a mass production electric car has been revealed, mating the brand’s classic three-door hatchback with an electric powertrain offering Cooper S performance in a package claimed to be more affordable than every rival. It has been dubbed the Mini Cooper S E in markets
www.express.co.uk Huge new motorway driving law comes into force in less than a month A new motorway law is being introduced into the UK which could see drivers land a fine for ignoring. From June 10th motorists that are caught ignoring lane closures on smart motorways will automatically be handed a £100 fine and three
Electric car myths busted - Things you’ve been getting wrong about EVs Motorists are making a number of mistakes about electric cars (Image: GETTY) Electric cars are growing in popularity but still occupy just a small proportion of the market on the roads in Britain. While the number of electric cars registered over the next few
London has now launched their ultra-low emissions zone - London launched the ULEZ this week, but how will this affect commuters? On 8th April, London launched their ultra-low emission zone. It will now cost £12.50 a day to enter this zone, depending on the type of vehicle you’re driving. As reported by the Guardian “It
