Sunday marks 150 years since the world’s first traffic light was installed close to Westminster Bridge in London, though its first appearance in the UK was brief following a disaster.
Autonomous vehicle trials serving London and Edinburgh have received a funding boost from the Government as the UK ramps up its self-driving ambitions.
Three autonomous vehicle projects are set to receive backing from a share of a £25 million government fund on Thursday, as the UK edges closer to making self-driving cars a reality.
Financial analysts are the UK’s worst drivers, according to an insurance provider.
Demand for new cars fell by 2.9% last month, figures show.
Almost 11,000 drivers are still on Britain’s roads despite racking up enough penalty points for a ban.
Government grants for new low-emission cars have been slashed earlier than planned due to a spike in demand.
Motorists are rushing to claim Government grants for new low-emission cars before rates are slashed, figures show.
One in seven (14%) parents admit driving children in their car without them being correctly strapped in, a new survey suggests.
Demand for new cars fell by around 20% in September, according to an industry body.
Diesel car owners have been hit by a 13th successive week of rising fuel costs.
The number of drivers having their licence refused or revoked on medical grounds has fallen despite an increase in notifications to the DVLA of motorists who may have a medical condition that affects their ability to drive, research has found.
A virtual reality (VR) film has been made to show drivers a close pass from a cyclist’s perspective.
Fuel retailers may be set to engage in a price war, the AA has said.
The M6/M74 corridor between Manchester and Glasgow has been identified as the most valuable route for driverless lorries in the UK.
Robots powered by 5G could be used to build the cars of tomorrow even faster as Audi begins testing the technology in one of its production plants.
Savings worth an estimated £145 million were denied to drivers in the past month because fuel retailers failed to pass on cuts in wholesale prices, a campaign group has claimed.
A motorway service area described as “gloriously ugly” has been named the worst in England.
Audi is collaborating with Chinese smartphone maker Huawei to develop intelligent connected vehicles.
Plans aimed at making it easier to recharge electric vehicles than refuel petrol or diesel models will be announced by the Transport Secretary.