Government and legislation

Budget 2021: Fuel duty remains frozen to reduce transport costs

Chancellor confirms rate of fuel duty will remain unchanged for an 11th consecutive year

3 March 2021
Budget 2021: Fuel duty remains frozen to reduce transport costs
Government and legislation

MPs launch review into safety of smart motorways

Transport Committee to investigate risks and benefits of controversial roads

26 February 2021
MPs launch review into safety of smart motorways
Government and legislation

Uber drivers are workers, rules Supreme Court

Ride-hailing company has lost its battle to classify its drivers as self-employed

19 February 2021
Uber drivers are workers, rules Supreme Court
Electric cars

Autocar Business Live: Webinar discussing the electric infrastructure challenges ahead

Watch the live webinar on 22 February with National Grid’s Graeme Cooper and Moixa's Ben Fletcher

19 February 2021
Autocar Business Live: Webinar discussing the electric infrastructure challenges ahead
Government and legislation

Government pledges £500m for pothole repairs in 2021/2022

Latest instalment of £2.5bn Potholes Fund comes as part of a renewed focus on infrastructure maintenance

15 February 2021
Government pledges £500m for pothole repairs in 2021/2022
Government and legislation

Highways England could face corporate manslaughter charge for smart motorway death

Coroner says “more than sufficient evidence” for CPS to consider bringing charges after death

11 February 2021
Highways England could face corporate manslaughter charge for smart motorway death
Government and legislation

Chinese authorities address Tesla safety concerns

Tesla Shanghai to improve internal processes following reports of battery fires and unintended acceleration

9 February 2021
Chinese authorities address Tesla safety concerns
Government and legislation

EV sales success hinges on infrastructure, says Volvo boss

Half of all Volvos sold by 2025 will be fully electric, says Hakan Samuelsson, but only if governments invest in better charging facilities

5 February 2021
EV sales success hinges on infrastructure, says Volvo boss
Government and legislation

Transport secretary: smart motorways are "anything but"

Grant Shapps highlights flaws in roll-out of all-lane-running motorways but rules out their removal

4 February 2021
Transport secretary: smart motorways are "anything but"
Government and legislation

Road to 2030: Understanding the legislation behind the 2030 ban

Johnson government needs to formulate a fuel tax replacement

4 February 2021
Road to 2030: Understanding the legislation behind the 2030 ban

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