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- The private number plates couples buy to share
Some number plates are chosen so two people can both relate to them, usually through a shared surname initial. Official data shows thousands sold in the last month alone.
13 Jul 2026 · Number Plate Stories · Steven Jackson OBE
- Why March and September spark a private number plate rush
Twice a year a new age identifier is released and millions of number plate combinations change hands, from personalised buys to the marks taken out of circulation.
12 Jul 2026 · Number Plate Stories · Steven Jackson OBE
- Ford tops Yorkshire used car listings with 18% share
Ford accounts for nearly one in five of the 48,200 used car listings currently active across Yorkshire, outpacing every other marque in the region.
11 Jul 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Why private number plates are getting harder to find
Official data shows private number plates leaving DVLA availability far faster than new ones are added, which means the pool of the best combinations keeps shrinking.
10 Jul 2026 · Number Plate Stories · Rebecca Wilson
- Free bus travel for under-16s coming to England this August
Children aged 5 to 15 in England will be able to travel on buses for free throughout August 2026, under a government cost of living measure.
9 Jul 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Why the number 1 is the most valuable digit on a number plate
On a number plate the digit 1 is worth more than any other. It takes up less space, reads more cleanly and stands for being first, which is why buyers pay a premium.
8 Jul 2026 · Number Plate Stories · Steven Jackson OBE
- UK Government Works on Faster Transport Activity Data
The Department for Transport is developing quicker ways to measure how people and goods move around the UK.
8 Jul 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- UK Sets Rules on How Self-Driving Cars Can Be Marketed
New UK regulations define exactly which terms manufacturers may use when describing authorised self-driving vehicles on sale in Great Britain.
7 Jul 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- UK Transport Network Climate Resilience: What the Data Shows
The Department for Transport has assessed how weather and climate change affect UK transport infrastructure, identifying gaps in resilience data and setting out recommended next steps.
2 Jul 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Hyundai Ioniq 3: small EV targets European buyers from £25,000
Hyundai's new Ioniq 3 compact electric hatchback is due to reach UK showrooms in September, with prices starting from £25,000.
1 Jul 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Ford leads UK specialist garage network with 243 experts
Ford owners have access to more make-specialist garages than any other brand, with 243 verified specialists counted across the UK.
29 Jun 2026 · Garage News · William Fletcher MBE
- DfT Complaints Assessor Reviews Escalated Cases in 2024-25
The Department for Transport has published its Independent Complaints Assessor report covering the full 2024 to 2025 financial year.
28 Jun 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Audi Q4 e-tron Updated: Can It Hold Off the Rivals?
The refreshed Audi Q4 e-tron arrives after five years on sale, bringing interior improvements to a model that was Britain's third-best-selling electric car.
28 Jun 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- Audi Q4 e-tron: Good, But Rivals Offer More for Less
The Audi Q4 e-tron impresses in several areas but faces stiff competition from cheaper electric SUVs in the same segment.
27 Jun 2026 · Car Market Insights · Anthony Sharkey
- New pothole rules to end 'patch-up' fixes on UK roads
Councils across the UK will face tougher requirements to prove they are properly repairing potholes and maintaining roads for the long term.
27 Jun 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- UK Transport Emissions Data: What the Official Figures Show
The Department for Transport has published updated energy and environment data tables covering fuel consumption and emissions across all major transport modes.
27 Jun 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- UK Public Divided on Automated Vehicle Safety, Research Finds
Deliberative research commissioned by an official body has examined how the British public perceives the safety of automated vehicles on UK roads.
27 Jun 2026 · Garage News · William Fletcher MBE
- Self-Driving Vehicle Safety: Public Consultation Now Open
The government is inviting drivers and members of the public to submit views on draft safety principles for automated vehicles before 9 September 2026.
27 Jun 2026 · Garage News · William Fletcher MBE
- DfT Updates Transport Statistics Geography Portal for June 2026
The Department for Transport has published its latest quarterly update to the Transport Statistics Geography Portal, presenting official data in a mapped format.
27 Jun 2026 · Garage News · William Fletcher MBE
- £4.5bn Plan to Create 5,000 Cycling Routes and 10,000 Crossings
The government has confirmed a £4.5 billion investment to deliver 5,000 new walking and cycling routes and 10,000 safer road crossings over five years.
27 Jun 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- DVLA Scam Warning: How to Spot Fake Emails and Texts
The DVLA has issued guidance to help motorists identify and avoid scams delivered by email, text message and other channels.
27 Jun 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- DVLA launches campaign to crack down on untaxed vehicles
The DVLA has unveiled a new awareness campaign using a talking clamp character to remind drivers of the consequences of not taxing their vehicles.
25 Jun 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Thousands more driving tests to be added every month
The Transport Secretary has announced measures to release thousands of additional driving test slots each month, aiming to cut the lengthy waits facing learner drivers across the UK.
24 Jun 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- Theory Test to Include CPR and Defibrillator Questions from 2026
From 2026, learner drivers will face new theory test questions on CPR and defibrillator use, in a bid to raise cardiac arrest survival rates on UK roads.
22 Jun 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- DVSA Names New Chief Executive to Cut Test Backlog
Beverley Warmington has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the DVSA, with a brief to reduce driving test waiting times and improve services for learners.
21 Jun 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE
- DVSA bans third-party driving test booking from 12 May
Learner drivers in the UK must now book and manage their own driving tests directly, following a DVSA crackdown on unofficial third-party booking services.
19 Jun 2026 · Automotive News · William Fletcher MBE