Government and legislation

How nations around the world are encouraging electric car ownership

Governments are far from in harmony, as our analysis of nine key markets reveals

22 November 2021
How nations around the world are encouraging electric car ownership
Government and legislation

MPs: Smart motorway roll-out should be paused

Transport Committee report calls on government to halt introduction of further all-lane-running motorways until more safety data is available

2 November 2021
MPs: Smart motorway roll-out should be paused
Government and legislation

Autumn Budget 2021: Fuel Duty stays frozen as petrol prices rise

Chancellor said he is "not prepared to add to the squeeze on families and small businesses” by raising fuel duty

27 October 2021
Autumn Budget 2021: Fuel Duty stays frozen as petrol prices rise
Government and legislation

Health check: Covid fallout still causing long delays for driving tests

Lockdown backlog and a shortage of instructors are making learner drivers wait

25 October 2021
Health check: Covid fallout still causing long delays for driving tests
Government and legislation

UK Net Zero Strategy includes new zero-emission vehicle mandate

New rules will require car firms to sell increasing percentage of zero-emission vehicles from 2024 onwards

19 October 2021
UK Net Zero Strategy includes new zero-emission vehicle mandate
Government and legislation

Inside the industry: how does China have more EV firms than it can count?

As the Chinese government suggests mergers are in order, we look at who could thrive

11 October 2021
Inside the industry: how does China have more EV firms than it can count?
Government and legislation

DVLA to scrap physical driving licences for online approach

Changes will move provisional licences online with a DVLA app arriving by 2024

17 September 2021
DVLA to scrap physical driving licences for online approach
Government and legislation

Inside the industry: Why aren't politicians leading by example?

A recent investigation revealed only two UK ministers were running electric cars

30 August 2021
Inside the industry: Why aren't politicians leading by example?
Government and legislation

New long-range BMW battery concept backed by UK government

Investment is part of a funding programme into green automotive technology totalling £91.7m

18 August 2021
New long-range BMW battery concept backed by UK government
Government and legislation

New Highway Code gives priority to cyclists and pedestrians

Changes are part of a £338 million funding effort to improve 'active travel' conditions

30 July 2021
New Highway Code gives priority to cyclists and pedestrians

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