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Cars and Driving

Smart motorways: a dead-end?

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Smart motorways have been controversial ever since their inception in 2006. The original intentions of improving journey times, reducing emissions and increasing effective road capacity were universally supported. Unfortunately, safety concerns soon dampened public enthusiasm and in April 2023 the government announced that no new smart motorways would be completed.

Health, driving and the law

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Considering the increased focus on health and wellbeing, it is perhaps odd that the driving population remains largely oblivious of many ways in which our health can affect our fitness to drive. Many of us continue to get behind the wheels of our cars when, in reality, it may be neither safe nor legal for us to do so.

Why are petrol and diesel so expensive?

Illustration of petrol pumps

Fuel prices aren't currently at their highest point in recent years but they're still high, and they seem to be climbing back up. So, just how do prices compare to those we paid a few years ago? Why are prices so high? What determines how much we pay when we fill up our tanks?

Why is car insurance so expensive?

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The cost of insurance, and the perceived shadiness of many insurers, have been a favourite grumbling topic for years. Companies seem quick to increase premiums but slow to reward loyalty and careful driving. We look at the reasons our premiums are so high.

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