Department for Transport
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Technology 19 AugLaw changes will allow self-driving vehicles in UK from 2025
There could be self-driving cars on UK roads by 2025 if the government's plans come to fruition, backed by a £100 million budget to prioritise safety through new laws and developments.
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Aftersales 27 AprIGA and NFDA slam suggestions Government could scrap annual MOTs
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has slammed suggestions from Transport Secretary Grant Shapps that the UK Government could scrap annual vehicle MOT tests in a bid to tackle the cost of living crisis.
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Latest News 20 AprWatching TV at the wheel to be allowed in 'self-driving' cars
Changes to the Highway Code are set to make watching television at the wheel permissible for motorists travelling in a “self-driving” car.
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Market Insight 8 AprGovernment proposes that half of all new car sales must be EV by 2028
Government has opened consultation over a proposed electric vehicle (EV) mandate that would demand that at least half of all new car sales emitted zero exhaust emissions by 2028.
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Latest News 19 MayGovernment lacks ‘clear plan’ for UK's 2030 petrol and diesel car ban
A House of Commons Public Accounts Committee report into the transition to zero emission vehicles has highlighted the lack of “a clear published plan” to meet its goal of banning new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030.
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Market Insight 8 DecGreen number plates make new EVs debut on UK roads
Green number plates will be applied to new electric vehicles (EV) sold in the UK from today (December 8) in a bid to drive further uptake of zero emissions transport before 2030.
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Aftersales 4 NovIGA welcomes Government decision not to repeat COVID-19 MOT extensions
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed Government’s decision not to offer motorists another MOT extension and allow aftersales operations to remain open during ‘Lockdown 2’.
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Aftersales 20 MayIGA urges Government to axe COVID-19 lockdown MOT extension
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is urging Government to scrap the temporary MOT extension following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “back to work” lockdown easing measures.
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Aftersales 25 Mar
Motorists granted six-month MoT exemption during coronavirus lockdown
Cars, motorcycles and vans will all be subject to a temporary six-month MoT exemption in an effort to maintain essential travel during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
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Aftersales 24 MarNFDA calls for three-month MOT moratorium during coronavirus lock-down
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has called for a three-month MOT moratorium during the Government-imposed lock-down of non-essential retail businesses.
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Market Insight 23 OctLow income Londoners benefit from £2,000 ULEZ car scrappage scheme
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will give low income and disabled Londoners the chance to swap into a lower emitting new vehicle with the extension of the capital’s £2,000 vehicle scrappage allowance scheme.
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Supplier News 9 JulCar dealers showing ‘huge appetite’ for EV accreditation, says NFDA
The National Franchised Dealers’ Association (NFDA) has said that car retailers are showing “huge appetite” to gain its electric vehicle (EV) sales accreditation.
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Market Insight 20 Jun
RDE derogation announcement ‘extremely positive’, says NFDA
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has described the Department for Transport’s (DfT) granting of a derogation for non-RDE compliant vehicles as “very positive”.
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Market Insight 19 Mar
BVRLA scrappage scheme proposal incentivises mobility solutions
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has published its new Mobility Credits Scrappage Scheme policy paper which urges Government to incentivise a move away from vehicle ownership.
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Latest News 6 SepFleets pledge £40m EV investment through DfT’s Clean Van Commitment
The Department for Transpport (DfT) has announced that 16 fleet operators have pledged to invest a total of £40m to drive the adoption of EVs after signing-up to its Clean Van Commitment.
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Market Insight 9 JulGovernment targets ULEV and EV car sales surge with Road to Zero vehicle emission strategy
Government has wants 70% of new cars sold annually to fall into the Ultra Low Emissions (ULEV) category by 2030 as part of its Road to Zero strategy.
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Aftersales 1 MayIMI presents EV aftersales safety guidance to Department for Transport
The Institute for the Motor Industry has presented new information related to the regulation of technicians working on electric vehicles to the Parliamentary Secretary of State for the Department for Transport.
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Market Insight 2 FebPlanned law to land distributors and dealers in court over emissions cheat vehicles
The UK government plans a law change which will hold vehicle importers and dealer-distributors to account if vehicles are sold with emissions defeat devices.
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Market Insight 25 JanDepartment for Transport report highlights 'peak car' threat to vehicle sales
The rejection of car ownership is likely to become the “new norm” according to a government report which has highlighted the falling number of teenagers getting behind the wheel.
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Aftersales 18 JanGovernment puts ‘road safety first’ by maintaining 3-year MOT test interval
The Department for Transport has ditched plans to extend the wait on a new car's initial MOT from three to four years due to concerns about road safety, following Government consultation period.
