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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

Woman in court after car hits pedestrians in Soho

A 29-year-old woman faces attempted murder charges after a car hit pedestrians in London, leaving one woman in life-threatening condition.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
11 hours ago

Tesla bolsters App with new safety, insurance, and storage features

The Tesla Smartphone App enhances vehicle management with features like Summon, navigation, and new updates for safety and storage.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Pensioner given criminal conviction over single-letter typo on car insurance form

I understood my car was fully insured with Swinton Insurance, from April 1 2025 to March 31 2026. I did not notice the registration printed wrongly. Had an F instead of an S.
Law
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads

Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars were seized in the UK last year, the highest in 17 years, with Birmingham being a major hotspot.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

How Much Are You Spending on Subscriptions? New UK Laws Make Refunds and Cancellations Easier for Consumers

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations, potentially saving consumers £400 million annually by preventing subscription traps.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Thousands of learner drivers to receive refunds over hidden fees

The UK competition watchdog fined AA Driving School and BSM Driving School for illegal drip-pricing practices, ordering refunds for over 80,000 customers.
#waymo
London
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Waymo self-driving cars face toughest test yet: London

Waymo is testing its autonomous driving software in London, moving towards a fully driverless ride-hailing service with trained specialists on standby.
London
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Waymo self-driving cars face toughest test yet: London

Waymo is testing its autonomous driving software in London, moving towards a fully driverless ride-hailing service with trained specialists on standby.
Data science
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Department for Transport shows how its AI system avoids bias | Computer Weekly

The UK Department for Transport developed the Consultation Analysis Tool to analyze citizen feedback using AI for greater efficiency.
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Role of Exhaust Repairs in Emission Control

Vehicle emissions are critical for compliance and corporate image, making timely exhaust repairs essential for environmental accountability.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

UK car industry warns EU plan could hit EV trade and jobs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is calling for UK-built vehicles, components and batteries to be granted equivalent status to EU-made products under the proposed 'Made in Europe' framework, arguing that the current draft risks undermining a deeply integrated cross-border industry.
Europe politics
#autonomous-vehicles
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

UK government accelerates autonomous vehicle development funding | Computer Weekly

Eight studies on autonomous vehicles in the UK received funding to accelerate connected and automated mobility services.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We don't tell the car what it should do': my ride in a self-driving taxi

Wayve's self-driving technology successfully navigates London's complex urban environment, with robotaxis set to launch by end of 2025 following UK government approval under the Automated Vehicles Act.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

AA ordered to refund 80,000 learner drivers in landmark 'drip pricing' ruling

AA fined £4.2 million for failing to display full lesson costs upfront, impacting over 80,000 learner drivers.
Data science
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Ordnance Survey works with Snowflake to tackle flood risk | Computer Weekly

Intelligent Flood Readiness model identifies 1.2 million people in England at risk of flooding, focusing on vulnerable areas for policymaking.
#electric-vehicles
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

UK faces looming shortage of EV mechanics as transition gathers pace

Britain faces a potential shortage of 44,000 EV-qualified mechanics by 2035, risking the transition to electric vehicles.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

UK drivers reveal why they are not switching to electric vehicles

Widespread misinformation about electric vehicles deters petrol and diesel drivers from switching, with those scoring low on EV knowledge showing minimal purchase interest compared to well-informed drivers.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

UK drivers reveal why they are not switching to electric vehicles

Widespread misinformation about electric vehicles deters petrol and diesel drivers from switching, with those scoring low on EV knowledge showing minimal purchase interest compared to well-informed drivers.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'I should have been safe on a pavement' - woman recalls horrific hire e-bike crash

Sandy Peters suffered severe injuries and PTSD after being hit by a speeding e-bike while walking with her son.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Blinded by the headlights? Transport Canada wants to know | CBC News

New drivers report difficulty seeing due to bright headlights, prompting Transport Canada to survey Canadians about headlight glare experiences.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Diesel drivers drive electric van searches up 143% as fuel costs bite

British tradespeople are increasingly searching for electric vans due to high diesel prices and tightening clean-air regulations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Gladiators star Barney Walsh banned from driving for speeding in Mercedes

Barney Walsh was caught driving at 58mph in a 50mph stretch of the M4, leading to a six-month driving ban and a fixed penalty notice.
Law
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Transport minister 'taken aback' by driving ban for garda pursuing illegal scramblers as GRA issues statement

Garda members fear prosecution or disciplinary action when pursuing suspects, highlighted by a recent case involving a dangerous driving ban.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut 'unfair' fines

The government is promoting a nationwide parking payment app to reduce fines and simplify payments for drivers across England.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Cyberattack on a Car Breathalyzer Firm Leaves Drivers Stuck

Law enforcement dismantled major botnets while new vulnerabilities and privacy issues in tech continue to emerge, raising concerns over security.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US | TechCrunch

Intoxalock spokesperson Rachael Larson confirmed that the company had been hit by a cyberattack, stating that they took steps to temporarily pause some of their systems as a precautionary measure.
Information security
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Councillor caught on camera driving during planning meeting

Cllr Dean Lewis attended a council meeting via video call while driving, leading to a referral to the Public Service Ombudsman for Wales.
London
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Building a smarter London: How embedded systems are driving urban innovation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Embedded systems integrated into London's infrastructure enable real-time monitoring and intelligent decision-making, transforming transport, energy, and logistics to reduce costs and emissions.
Law
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Grieving widow prosecuted over unpaid 35 bill on dead husband's car

A grieving widow was criminally convicted for failing to pay £35.84 vehicle tax on her deceased husband's car during her mourning period, despite her detailed explanation of the circumstances.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Revealed: How HMRC has been quietly building surveillance capabilities | Computer Weekly

HMRC has acquired mobile phone surveillance technology including IMSI-catchers since 2021 to enhance tax investigation capabilities, operating with minimal public oversight compared to law enforcement agencies.
Cars
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Rolls-Royce scraps 2030 all-electric target as demand softens

Rolls-Royce abandons its 2030 fully electric target, reversing 2022 commitment due to weakened customer demand and reduced regulatory pressure in luxury vehicle markets.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

High-tech, no-flash speed cameras coming to London

Upgrading our camera network is vital to maintaining strong, consistent enforcement, and together with the Met we are using every tool available to deter speeding, reduce road danger and save lives.
London
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Record numbers of drivers caught speeding as motoring offences surge

England and Wales recorded a record 2.9 million motoring offences in 2024, with speeding accounting for 86 percent of violations, representing a 9 percent increase from 2023.
Alternative transportation
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Tribunal ruling could cut public EV charging VAT to 5%, raising prospect of cheaper charging

A tribunal ruling mandates 5% VAT on public EV charging instead of 20%, addressing tax inequality between home and public charging access.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

High-tech 4D' speed cameras with no flash to be deployed in London

Advanced 4D imaging radar speed cameras will be deployed across nine London locations to reduce road casualties by detecting speeding across five lanes of bi-directional traffic without requiring road markings.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Blame game between Courts Service and Transport Minister as thousands escape penalty points

The Courts Service says it has now been asking for system change for 15 years and yet its staff "currently have no power to ask for the driver number". A blame game has erupted as thousands of motorists are feared to be avoiding penalty points, due to a loophole on the gathering of driver numbers.
Games
UK news
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago

Almost 40,000 people had their Swedish driving licence revoked in 2025

Sweden revoked 39,949 driving licences in 2025, a 3.2% increase from 2024, with the highest number on record excluding pandemic years, primarily due to speeding and traffic violations.
#road-safety
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Warning over little-known licence rule that carries 1,000 fine

Young UK drivers aged 18-27 face disproportionate risk of £1,000 fines due to outdated personal details on their driving licences, with 8% having incorrect addresses and similar proportions having out-of-date information.
Cars
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Wayve gears up with end-to-end AI for autonomous vehicles | Computer Weekly

Wayve and Qualcomm partnered to integrate Wayve AI Driver with Snapdragon Ride Platform, enabling automakers to deploy advanced ADAS/AD systems faster with reduced complexity and integration effort.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Number of learner drivers attempting to cheat soars by staggering amount

Attempts to cheat UK driving tests rose 47% to 2,844 cases in the year to September 2025, driven largely by technology-assisted cheating and impersonation.
Digital life
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

UK government begins trials of digital driving licence | Computer Weekly

The UK is testing a Gov.uk One Login digital driving licence that lets users store licences on phones for identity and age verification.
UK news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Warning to Scots drivers over new AI cameras that can see inside cars

AI-powered cameras will monitor Scottish drivers for seatbelt use and mobile phone usage over six months to inform future enforcement strategies.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why did I get a 100 parking fine when charging my electric car?

Driver received a PCN after charging at a 24-hour Mer EV charger because car-park terms prohibit parking 9pm–6am despite misleading signage.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Why more drivers are hitting hidden' potholes on UK roads

Pothole-related incidents surged in early 2025 due to heavy rainfall concealing road damage, with February reports reaching 3.5 times the previous year's level.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Deputy commissioner's car untaxed for three months

Staffordshire's deputy police, fire and crime commissioner faced calls to resign after his car was found untaxed and without valid MOT for three months.
#vehicle-excise-duty
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

City minister accused of ignoring 2bn car finance tax loophole

City minister Lucy Rigby confirmed banks involved in the car finance scandal can exploit a loophole to avoid about £2bn in corporation tax on compensation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Pensioner with Alzheimer's convicted over unpaid bill in car insurance mishap

A 91-year-old man with Alzheimer's was convicted for leaving his parked, unlicensed car uninsured for 11 days during a sale, despite his driving licence being revoked due to illness.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

DVSA seeks technology boss with focus on booking system

The UK's Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is recruiting a chief digital and information officer, partly to help sort out its bot-ridden practical driving test booking system. "You will lead a critical portfolio that supports DVSA's plan (launched in December 2024) to reduce driving test waiting times, protect learner drivers from exploitation, and improve the customer booking system," stated chief executive Beverley Warmington, who joined the agency at the end of last year.
UK news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

DVSA doubles theory test deal to 700m with no explanation

Initially, £300 million was put forward as the maximum value of procurement, to run the service from September 2028 to September 2033, with a possible one-year extension. The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency later published two more notices, both putting the same price tag on the work, but to run the service for a maximum of seven years. In the most recent notice published last week, the maximum value went up to £700 million - excluding tax - for a maximum of nine years from September 2028 until September 2037.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Almost half of London drivers say they have suffered vehicle crime

Vehicle crime is significantly higher in London and urban areas, with nearly half of Londoners experiencing theft, vandalism, or related offences in the past year.
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