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Sunday, 18 September 2016

BBC News

• Metropolitan Police 'car attack' footage investigatedThe Metropolitan Police is investigating footage released on social media of an officer appearing to attack a car.
• Tesla Autopilot safety row escalatesTesla and its former business partner MobilEye have traded more angry remarks over the safety of the vehicle's Autopilot system.
• Car testing: How to perform a 'corkscrew'BBC News visits a car test centre that has invested in new kit to flip over vehicles at speed.

The Guardian

• Ox: 'flat-pack' truck review | Martin LoveWhat happened when the rock star, the professor and the philanthropist met? They built the first ever ‘flat-pack’ truckPrice: to be decided, but much cheaper than any other ATV, possibly between £10,000 and £15,000Engine: 2.2 litre diesel Ford PT22Gears: 5-speed manualSelf-assembly: 12 hoursRange: 1,200kmThe Roundhouse in Camden has seen some legendary performances in its 50-year history, but probably none quite like this. Up on stage are Nick Mason (Pink Floyd’s drummer and owner of a priceless collection of racing cars), the philanthropist and entrepreneur Sir Torquil Norman, and the renowne...
• New fine for drivers who use mobiles not enough - brother of man killedDarren Martin, whose brother Lee was killed by a van driver using a mobile phone, says proposed �200 fine no deterrentThe brother of a man killed by a van driver using a mobile phone has said proposals to double the fine for using a device behind the wheel are not high enough.Darrell Martin said police told him there was 90 seconds of clear road when Christopher Gard, who had at least six previous convictions for using a phone at the wheel, could have seen his brother Lee, but failed to do so. He collided with the cyclist at 65mph on 12 August last year. Continue reading...
• Met investigates filmed confrontation between driver and police officerDramatic footage appears to show policeman attacking a car after driver refuses to get outThe Metropolitan police are to launch an investigation after dramatic footage emerged that appears to show a police officer attacking a car after the driver refuses to get out. The clip, shared on social media and viewed more than 40,000 times, shows what appears to be a police officer – filmed from the position of the driver – repeatedly telling him to “get out of the car”, adding: “You’re not allowed to drive it.” Continue reading...

The Telegraph

• Drivers caught using mobile phones twice will be banned, Government to announce

Mail Online

• Shocking video shows snarling policeman smashing car window The dramatic video shows the officer outside the car asking the man, believed to have been driving in London, to open the door. He refuses and so the constable tries to force the side window open.

This is Money

• 'I hope to save money using a gadget that monitors my driving habits': From securing the best value insurance to using technology, here’s how to cut your car costs Running a car is increasingly expensive thanks to rising petrol prices, eye-watering insurance premiums and costly repairs. Jamie Don is looking to get rewarded for careful driving.
• Behind the scenes at Honda's UK factory where the new high-tech Civic will be built While most UK car-makers are no longer British-owned, the nation’s skilled workforce means our country has become a magnet for foreign companies, says Ray Massey.
• AA man spots nearly-new car fitted with a 23-year-old tyres The combined age of the four tyres fitted to the three-year-old car - believed to be fitted by the used car dealership that sold it - were a staggering 64 years.

Liverpool Echo

• New pictures show work progressing on major commuter route for LiverpoolGreat Howard Street is being widened to become a dual carriageway

Blackpool Gazette

• The £100m backlash - highways chiefs told the ‘think again’ about bypassHighways England chiefs have been told to ‘think again’ as proposals for a massive new bypass went on display.

Bucks Free Press

• UPDATE: More road closures as heavy storms batter county Flash flooding has caused chaos across south Buckinghamshire after heavy storms overnight.

Peterborough Telegraph

• Phone use behind the wheel at ‘epidemic’ levelsThe illegal use of mobile phones by drivers has reached “epidemic” proportions, according to a leading motoring group.

Reading Evening Post

• The child car seats law is about to change and this is what you need to know There are new laws coming into place this year regarding the use of booster seats, take a look at the changes

Sunderland Echo

• Should using a mobile phone while driving carry a bigger penalty?Ministers want to double the punishment for illegal mobile phone use, Government sources said.

Other Regional Press

• Planned roadworks in Central Southern England: Monday 19 to Sunday 25 SeptemberThe following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 16 September but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.
• Commuters’ frustration as roadworks extended for a second timeANOTHER hold-up has hit commuters in the north of Preston, with ongoing roadworks being delayed for a second time.
• BRIDGEWATCH 2: Ahead of the new bridge over Station Road, a historic look at the old bridge THIS is (fingers crossed) the last weekend without a second bridge over Station Road, Taunton.
• Punishment for reckless drivers using mobiles set to double TOUGHER sanctions for drivers using mobile phones at the wheel are set to be brought in, government sources have revealed.
• Phone use behind the wheel at ‘epidemic’ levelsThe illegal use of mobile phones by drivers has reached “epidemic” proportions, according to a leading motoring group.

Other News Sources

• See the difference in car crash simulation of child's high back seat against booster seat The Britax video aims to raise awareness around new child car seat laws coming into force
• Addlestone One reduced car park charges come into useCouncillors agreed to reduce the hourly cost of using the new car park from £1.50 to £1, after a half-hour free parking period