In October 2020, the Department of Transport (DfT) launched an open consultation on proposals intended to close a loophole in the often-criticised legislation regarding the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving on UK roads.
more info…The UK government has reinforced its commitment to the enhancement of automated vehicle technology by announcing ambitious plans that could see some autonomous features added to vehicles as early as Spring 2021.
more info…Autonomous vehicles look set to play a much more prominent role in the motor trade industry after Cruise LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors in which Honda also holds a stake, recently revealed an ambitious, electric, driverless shuttle / taxi prototype in San Francisco. more info…
A trial of electric vehicle induction pads which enable wireless charging points are to be trialled on roads, car parks and taxi ranks throughout London, the Midlands and Scotland. If the trial is seen as a success, electric new and used cars could be wirelessly charging on UK roads by spring 2020. more info…
In response to the Commons’ Transport Select Committee, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that the Department for Transport will launch an urgent review of the current legislation relating to the use of handheld mobile phones whilst driving. more info…
You might expect that the biggest issue facing the motor trade when it comes to introducing autonomous vehicles would be the limits of technology. However, a recent survey showed that it may be a lack of trust and enthusiasm on the part of drivers preventing the uptake of driverless technology. more info…
In the United Kingdom, you can legally use a handheld mobile phone behind the wheel of a vehicle only for calls to the emergency services, and only if it is unfeasible to stop or if the vehicle is safely parked. more info…
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth has some bad news for motorists this week with comments suggesting that electric vehicles will not be falling in price any time soon. more info…
The dangers of driving with a hand off the steering wheel while chatting on a mobile phone have been apparent for some time now. The penalty for making or receiving calls while driving is six penalty points and a £200 fine, the points usually will have an impact in the cost of both private and motor trade insurance. more info…
With more and more electrically powered new and used cars on our roads every year, there are concerns that the UK charging infrastructure is not keeping up with demand; potentially putting drivers at risk. more info…
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