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Government must introduce ‘pay as you go’ road pricing, according to Tony Blair think tank

Published 31 August 2021
By David Mullen
According to a new report released by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, a new system of road pricing needs to be introduced in the UK.
M6 Toll motorway booth driver POV
Life-sized Aston Martin DB5 Corgi toy

Aston reveals full-sized Corgi Bond DB5

Aston Martin has revealed a life-sized reproduction of Corgi’s famous 1965 die-cast model of the DB5 from the James Bond film Goldfinger.
Published 31 August 2021
Driving in flip flops

Illegal to drive barefoot or in flip flops?

Here we cover the ins and outs of footwear for driving, what’s legal and what might happen if you don’t wear suitable shoes when driving.
Published 31 August 2021
Verstappen comments on crash costs

Verstappen: Rule changes needed for F1 crashes

Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen is calling for rule changes and greater accountability for causing accidents.
Published 27 August 2021
Fiat Brava is heading for extinction

Only a handful of certain cars remain on the road

Some well-known cars are on the verge of extinction from UK roads, making them rarer than most supercars.
Published 27 August 2021
UK van production increases

Van production increases as more shop online

Commercial vehicle output has risen for the fifth month in a row, according to figures released by the SMMT.
Published 27 August 2021
Yodel

Yodel drivers may strike

Lorry drivers at parcel delivery firm Yodel are currently voting on potential strike action after failing to reach agreement with the company.
Published 26 August 2021
Britain's drivers buying fewer UK-made cars

UK car production drops

Car manufacturing output in the UK fell by 37.6% in July, marking the worst July performance since 1956, according to SMMT's figures.
Published 26 August 2021

Costs to get on the road?

Here we break down the essentials to help you budget for life behind the wheel.
Published 26 August 2021
Lorries

76,000 extra HGV drivers needed

A large shortage of HGV drivers in Britain – partly caused by Brexit and Covid - is leading to supply-chain issues and shortages.
Published 25 August 2021
Michael Schumacher - by Motorsport Images

Trailer for Schumacher film

Netflix has released a trailer for an upcoming documentary chronicling the life and career Michael Schumacher.
Published 25 August 2021
Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate edition

New Ultimate Range Rover Sport SVR

Land Rover’s specialist customisation division, SVO, has released images of its new Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate edition.
Published 25 August 2021