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Driving in Europe after Brexit: what to look out for!

With Brexit just weeks away, Brits who are planning to drive abroad have been warned to check they are compliant with the EU rules of the road.
Cars

Half of drivers don’t trust driverless technology

Half of the UK’s drivers do not trust new driverless technology, with women less likely to trust it than men (men 46% and women 55%). 
Cars

Cars could be banned from Birmingham city centre for some journeys

Other measures include rerouting the central section of the A38 to a ring road and enforcing a 20mph limit on…

Legislation & Regulation

Brake comments on calls for zero tolerance drink drive limit across Europe

The ETSC report also revealed that the UK, except Scotland, has the highest drink drive limit in the EU and…

Other

Protection for flights and road transport after Brexit reaffirmed

UK and EU propose extension to air and road measures for Brexit, meaning consumers and hauliers should continue to book, travel and trade…

Business

UK car production sees double digit decline in February

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have released new statistics highlighting that British car manufacturing declined -15.3% in February, with…

Other

13 automotive Brexit myths – busted!

Many commentators and politicians cite the automotive industry in Brexit discussions so, as Parliament debates the meaningful vote, the Society…

Legislation & Regulation

Honda set to close Swindon car plant

The Japanese company made 160,000 Honda Civics in Swindon last year, of which some 90% were exported to the EU.…

Legislation & Regulation

Could diesel make a short-term comeback under new EU test regulations?

The new CEN Workshop Agreement test involves extensive real-world readings for emissions and fuel consumption. These could cast cleaner modern diesels in…

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