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Wednesday, 30 November 2016

The Herald

• New report suggests Brexit could mean extra �1,500 on new cars imported from EUUK motorists could be charged an extra �1,500 for new cars imported from the European Union after Brexit, according to a new report.

The Mirror

• Traffic congestion isn't just annoying - it costs business �767MILLION each year The shocking waste of time for drivers in traffic jams is highlighted in two separate reports

Birmingham Post

• JLR throws down the gauntlet to government Professor David Bailey examines the latest noises coming from Jaguar Land Rover about its plans to conquer the electric vehicle market

Bolton News

• REVEALED: Plans to create 2 major link roads for Bolton under �5 billion Government scheme TWO major new link roads costing up to �5 billion could be built to benefit Bolton motorists.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• STOP THE DANGER DRIVERS: MP to raise campaign in Parliament during call for tougher sentences ONE year on from its launch, the Telegraph & Argus Stop the Danger Drivers campaign is set to be raised in Parliament today.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Anglesey clampdown targets bus stop blocking driversBus passengers are having to be picked up and dropped off in the middle of the road due to cars and vans in the bus stop

London Evening Standard

• Revealed: London has the WORST traffic of any city in EuropeLondon now has worse traffic congestion than anywhere else in Europe, a new study reveals today.

Green Miscellany

• Cars are getting heavy in old ageIf you believe all that is said about driverless vehicle technology, cars as we know them are getting old. It might explain why they are piling on the pounds. The Fiat 500 was arguably the world’s first city car. In its earliest incarnation, the tiny vehicle weighed 500 kg and managed around 50 mpg. It’s 2016 descendent is considered no… The post Cars are getting heavy in old age appeared first on ETA.
• Diesel exhaust fumes give children asthmaIt’s become a tradition for drivers to complain about petrol prices, vehicle tax, insurance premiums and the other general expenses of running a car. However, new research that reveals diesel exhaust fumes give asthma to children is a stark reminder of who pays the highest cost of motoring. It has been known for some time that diesel exhaust fumes exacerbate… The post Diesel exhaust fumes give children asthma appeared first on ETA.