Experts reveal the leading automakers with the longest privacy policies
New vehicles are equipped with more advanced technologies, from high-end infotainment systems to automatic emergency braking. However, these helpful features also include collecting driver and passenger data. According to Statista, in 2023, the UK had over 19 million connected cars, with forecasts suggesting 100% of new vehicles registered in 2026 will be connected. Yet, are […]
Kia introduces AI voice assistant feature via over-the-air update
Kia has rolled out its latest over-the-air (OTA) update, introducing a suite of new features for its connected vehicles – headlined by a generative AI voice assistant, now available for the EV3. The update, which applies to telematics-equipped vehicles from model year 2022 onwards, brings improvements to voice control, connectivity, entertainment and navigation, reflecting Kia’s […]
Protest planned against TfL’s plans to ‘gridlock’ Holland Park Roundabout
At 9.45 am on Thursday 3 April a group of local residents and traders will hold up posters and hand out leaflets to protest against TfL’s plans to ‘gridlock’ Holland Park Roundabout by removing lanes, adding new traffic lights and running a new cycle lane through the middle of it, when there is already parallel infrastructure […]
Report highlights active travel inequality
A new report from the All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking (APPGCW) has identified barriers preventing many people from enjoying the benefits of active travel, particularly those from disadvantaged communities. The Active Travel and Social Justice Report, which was was compiled by Dr. Tom Cohen and Dr. Ersilia Verlinghieri of the University of […]
ERTICO announces “inspiring” Plenary speaker line-up for ITS European Congress
ERTICO have revealed a selection of inspiring leaders who will be joining the High-Level Programme at this year’s ITS European Congress including the European Commission, Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, European Space Agency, Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications, Regional Government of Andalusia, Polis Network, among many other leading organisations. Speakers include Steve Dellenback, […]
The North will no longer be held to ransom by broken transport system, insists PM
People across the North will no longer be held back by a broken transport system and empty promises, the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has said as he announced more funding to deliver the largest rail investment in the North in decades. After years of false promises and underdelivery, the government is intent on delivering […]
Nottingham’s Streets for People programme making good progress
Over 45 schemes have now been completed across Nottingham as part of the city’s Streets for People programme. Using £5.85 million investment from the Government’s Local Transport Plan, we are continuing with the Streets for People programme to improve roads/paths and make walking and cycling easier and safer. The roads chosen for improvement have been […]
VINCI renews its multi-year highways maintenance contract with Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire County Council has renewed its long-term highways contract with Ringway, VINCI Construction’s UK-based subsidiary. The contract was first awarded in 2012. The new seven-year contract will start from 1 October 2025 and includes potential extensions until 2039 then 2046. The contract, worth at least £55 million a year, covers maintenance and upgrade work on more than 5,000 km of roads and […]
Lower Thames Crossing partners hail pivotal decision on road to growth
Cascade, the Technical Partner on the Lower Thames Crossing and who supported development of the Development Consent Order, have issued a statement regarding the Government’s decision earlier this week. “We are delighted that the Lower Thames Crossing has received planning permission from the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP on Tuesday 25 March. […]
Essex County Council issues statement on Lower Thames Crossing
After the Government announced that the Lower Thames Crossing project had been granted planning approval. Essex County Council issued a largely positive statement on the potential impacts of the £10 billion scheme. Councillor Louise McKinlay, Essex County Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, Economic Growth and Prosperity, said: “The Lower Thames Crossing project is […]