Rolls Royce highlights connected vehicle technology in latest upgrade

Rolls Royce has launched a new version of its 2023 Phantom Series II model, with its marketing stressing new connectivity features, suggesting that even for the most high-end of vehicles, new technology has to be a central feature to promote. The new vehicle it says is at “at the apex of the luxury world” includes […]

Transport Scotland consults on A96 upgrade

Transport Scotland has opened a consultation into the existing issues along the A96 corridor and what opportunities could be realised by an upgrade. It says  a better understanding of how the A96 corridor is used, particularly given the changes to everyone’s lives due to Covid-19 pandemic, and the extent to which the climate emergency makes […]

ITS (UK) advises on MaaS standardisation, data and limitations

The Government is being urged to ensure guidelines for future Mobility as a Service solutions have standardised approaches to collaboration, avoid being prescriptive on modes and insist on mandatory data sharing. The country’s intelligent transport systems industry association, ITS (UK), has responded to the Department for Transport’s consultation on a future MaaS Code of Practice. […]

Government tightens the belt on utility companies to avoid ‘plague of potholes’

The Government is to introduce a new performance-based inspection regime that will see the worst performing utility companies whose street works fail to meet strict standards face financial penalties. These companies will go on to be inspected more regularly by local authorities to ensure their work meets rigorous criteria and they leave roads in a […]