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Jeremy Clarkson: ban buses or bicycles to reduce road deaths

Jeremy Clarkson tested positive for Covid-19

Jeremy Clarkson tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus during the Christmas break, he has revealed in The Sunday Times.
Published 03 January 2021
Jeremy Clarkson has turned his farm shop around, with a little help from his friends

10 most popular articles of 2020 on Driving.co.uk

Many won't look back fondly at 2020, but there were some highlights in the motoring world.
Published 02 January 2021
How coronavirus plagued the UK car market in 2020

How coronavirus plagued the UK car market in 2020

Covid-19 has caused major problems across the UK automotive industry, but hope remains for a strong recovery in 2021.
Published 28 December 2020
Lorry drivers stuck at border will be given access to France upon negative coronavirus test

Deal struck with France to allow freight to resume

The chief of the Road Haulage Association has praised the Transport Secretary after a deal was struck allowing essential travel to France.
Published 23 December 2020
Air pollution now higher than pre-covid levels

Air pollution levels now higher than pre-Covid

A new report has found that air pollution now exceeds pre-pandemic levels in many UK cities, after levels dropped 38% during the first lockdown.
Published 10 December 2020
Only a quarter of people say they will drive on Christmas day

Only 25% say they will drive for Christmas

Only a quarter of people of are planning a journey by car during the Christmas period, according to a recent study.
Published 03 December 2020
Coronavirus: speeding increased by up to 7% during first lockdown

Speeding increased by 7% during covid lockdown

New government statistics show that speeding increased by 7% during the first coronavirus lockdown.
Published 24 November 2020
October car registrations at lowest for nine years

Car sales hit nine-year low but EVs rocket

Registrations of new cars declined by 1.6% last month compared to October 2019 due to the Welsh "firebreak" lockdown, according to the SMMT.
Published 05 November 2020
Used sports car sales increased by 82% during coronavirus lockdown

Used sports car sales nearly doubled over lockdown

New data shows that buying of used sports cars rocketed by 82% during the period between March and May.
Published 08 October 2020
Car registrations fall 4.4% in worst September since introduction of dual number plate system

Worst September for car sales since 1999

Car registrations fell by 4.4% in September 2020 compared to the same month last year, and fell 15.8% from the 10-year September average.
Published 05 October 2020
Car industry warns of £101bn no-deal Brexit bill

Car industry warns of £101bn no-deal Brexit bill

Car makers from across Europe have warned today that the “catastrophic” cost of Britain leaving the EU without a deal could be as much as €110bn.
Published 14 September 2020
Uber rolls out mask-detecting scanner in app to ensure passengers have face coverings

Uber rolls out mask-detecting scanner in app

Users of the ride-hailing service Uber reported for not wearing a face covering will be asked to use a mask scanning feature before their next jo
Published 03 September 2020