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New UK driveway rule causes households to take bold and decisive action

8+ hour, 1+ min ago  (384+ words) A new UK driveway rule is helping more and more people switch to EVs, it has been claimed. March proved to be a record-breaking month for electric car registrations, with demand surging as fuel prices continue to climb, according to…...

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'I'm a driving instructor and I can't stand feature of modern cars"

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (542+ words) Aman Sanghera, owner of London-based driving school Clearview Driving, said she can't stand the "stop-start" technology included some modern cars, which automatically switches off the engine whenever the vehicle comes to a complete stop, and starts it again once the…...

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DVLA warns drivers could be fined "1, 000 over medical condition 160, 000 have

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (305+ words) DVLA fining drivers "1, 000 over medical condition 160, 000 people have The DVLA has issued a warning for drivers with one medical condition - amid fears as many as 166, 000 people suffer it. The DVLA has issued a crucial update for those who know somebody…...

Birmingham Live
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Key facts about the new bike and scooter hire scheme

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (183+ words) Thousands of e-bikes and e-scooters have been available for hire since hitting the streets of Birmingham, Coventry and Solihull just over a week ago. Micromobility provider Lime, who has been chosen to run the service in the West Midlands, successfully…...

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I tried Birmingham's new Lime bikes - I think they'll change my life

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (578+ words) The e-bikes are available at specific parking locations across Birmingham city centre If you've had to venture into the city centre in the past week, you've probably seen bright green bicycles every turn you take. Don't worry - it's not an…...

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5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (15+ words) Birmingham dad wants 'Temu Range Rovers' recalled having broken down after just two weeks'Birmingham Live...

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EV chargepoint rule change from April 10 will cut charges from "1, 000 to "45

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (345+ words) There are already more than 119, 000 public electric vehicle chargers around the country. Electric car law changes launching in April will see public chargers installed for just "45. There are already more than 119, 000 public electric vehicle chargers around the country. But from…...

Birmingham Live
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23 cars exempt from car tax charge after April rule change - full list

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (302+ words) EV drivers have been given a major boost - as the Labour Party government makes a "10, 000 rule change. New car tax changes were introduced on Wednesday, April 1, with EV buyers set to enjoy major savings. Under previous rules, every electric car…...

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Drivers could save "4, 070 by switching from petrol and diesel to EV

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (339+ words) The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has highlighted the benefits of leasing an electric vehicle. Drivers could save "4, 070 by switching from petrol and diesel to an electric car under new plans. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has highlighted the…...

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Petrol drivers with unleaded cars face 18p per mile costs in England

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (347+ words) Petrol drivers risk paying 18p per mile to run unleaded cars as the UK fuel crisis continues amid the Middle East crisis. In March 2026, motor fuel costs are rising again - the average cost of motor fuel was "1. 357 per litre for ultra…...