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Anger at pothole-plagued local roads hits eight-year high

Some 49% of respondents to a poll of 2,583 UK drivers commissioned by the RAC said the condition of local roads was their biggest motoring concern.

The Independent UK

Scottish man's fear as his plush new electric car 'started driving itself'

A man said he was "kidnapped" by his own runaway electric car.

The National (Scotland)

UK cost of diesel soars as RAC says petrol is ‘overpriced by about 7p a litre’

Diesel up by more than 8p to 163p in September and petrol by 4.5p to 152p amid global oil production cuts

The Guardian - UK

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Drivers hit by surging fuel prices

The RAC said the average price of diesel at UK forecourts rose from 154.8p at the start of September to 163.1p by the end of the month.

The Independent UK

Vehicle recovery workers to be allowed to display red flashing lights

The Department for Transport announced the measure following a long-running campaign by the sector.

The Independent UK

Mark Harper launches crackdown on ‘sinister’ 15-minute cities

The Cabinet minister announced the Government will review its powers to prevent ‘overzealous use of traffic management measures’.

The Independent UK

Councils’ use of DVLA records flagged in ‘misuse of 15-minute cities’ crackdown

Transport Secretary Mark Harper made his comments from the main stage of the Tory party conference in Manchester.

The Independent UK

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Sunak ‘removing the alternatives’ to driving, say walkers and cyclists

Newspapers reported that a Plan for Motorists will be unveiled at the upcoming Tory conference in Manchester.

The Independent UK

Global inflation fears as oil price rises towards $100 a barrel

Rise of 30% since June follows increasing demand in China and production cuts by Russia and Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK

Warning as 20mph speed limits for residential roads rolled out in Wales

The RAC warned drivers not to rely on satnavs for the correct speed limit and instead follow the road signs

The Independent UK

20mph speed limit for residential roads comes into force in Wales

The RAC warned drivers not to rely on satnavs for the correct speed limit and instead follow the road signs.

The Independent UK

Wales is bringing in a 20mph speed limit. Why – and what will happen?

While many oppose the new restrictions, the Welsh government says it is the ‘sensible and progressive thing to do’

The Guardian - UK

Don’t rely on sat navs when speed limits are lowered, drivers warned

The RAC said motorists should ‘pay full attention’ to signs rather than electronic devices after the change is made.

The Independent UK

Drivers warned not to rely on sat navs when Welsh roads switch to 20mph

The RAC said motorists should ‘pay full attention’ to signs rather than electronic devices after the change is made.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

New figures ‘confirm worst fears’ about state of roads in England

Just 1,123 miles of roads were surfaced in the 2021/22 financial year, according to RAC analysis of Government data

The Guardian - UK

Pothole repairs on local roads in England sink to lowest level in five years

RAC calls on government to boost council funding as data shows road maintenance dropped by almost a third

The Independent UK

Road maintenance hits four-year low

Just 1,123 miles of roads were surfaced in the 2021/22 financial year, according to RAC analysis of Government data.

Autosport

The rise, fall and revival of Goodwood as it reaches 75

In its heyday, make no mistake, the Goodwood Motor Circuit always occupied a very special place within the burgeoning British motor racing scene. It never hosted a world championship grand prix, but it provided a much-loved stage for the infant British motorsport industry to strut upon.

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The Guardian - UK

Petrol prices expected to rise as oil cost climbs above $90 a barrel

Motorists could be hardest hit after Russia and Saudi Arabia extend cuts to supplies

The Independent UK

Drivers hit by one of the largest monthly fuel price hikes in 23 years

There was a 7p per litre increase in the average cost of petrol during the month of August

The Independent UK

Drivers hit by one of the largest monthly fuel price hikes in 23 years

The RAC said the 7p per litre spike in the average cost of petrol in August was the fifth largest monthly increase in that period.

The Guardian - UK

Expect inflation blip but our plan is working, says Jeremy Hunt

Chancellor blames expected rise on fuel price increases but maintains inflation will halve by end of 2023

The Independent UK

Sunak appears to rule out central Government support for Ulez-hit outer London

The Prime Minister said the scheme is ‘solely the responsibility of the Labour Party’.

The Independent UK

Khan ‘shelves plans to charge fossil fuel cars driving into central London’

Proposals outlined in the 2018 transport strategy for a ‘zero emission zone’ in the heart of the capital have reportedly been dropped.

The Independent UK

Ulez expansion is a ‘money-raising exercise’, says Transport Secretary

Mark Harper said he would stop the rollout if he had the power to do so.

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