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Closed Hammersmith Bridge under repair, blocked by barriers and safety signs, with ornate green towers under a cloudy sky.

Closed Hammersmith Bridge under repair, blocked by barriers and safety signs, with ornate green towers under a cloudy sky.

Hammersmith Bridge's Long Goodbye

The full restoration of the 139-year-old bridge for vehicle traffic appears to be off the table.

17 hours ago2 min read

Mechanic in red gloves uses a borescope to inspect a car engine bay, with cables and a lit screen in a blue-tinted workshop.

Mechanic in red gloves uses a borescope to inspect a car engine bay, with cables and a lit screen in a blue-tinted workshop.

The Great EV Technician Poaching War

Why Britain's garages are fighting over the same workers.

3 days ago3 min read

Hand touching a blue toy SUV beside a laptop, with glowing AI interface graphics in a bright office.

Hand touching a blue toy SUV beside a laptop, with glowing AI interface graphics in a bright office.

Ford's AI Reality Check: Why Experience Is Making a Comeback

The giant car manufacturer has decided that not all tasks can be done by a computer.

4 days ago3 min read

Modern apartment building under construction with scaffolding and balconies against a clear blue sky, no people visible.

Modern apartment building under construction with scaffolding and balconies against a clear blue sky, no people visible.

The Housing Block That Funnels Rain Straight into Homes

A new housing development is facing repairs before tenants have even moved in.

5 days ago2 min read

Finger pressing MODE on a car stereo console with labeled buttons like BAND, MP3, MUTE, SEEK, TRACK and DISC.

Finger pressing MODE on a car stereo console with labeled buttons like BAND, MP3, MUTE, SEEK, TRACK and DISC.

The Comeback of Physical Buttons

Why carmakers are bringing back old-school controls.

7 days ago2 min read

Silver drone flies over a blurred construction site with crane and unfinished buildings under a blue sky.

Silver drone flies over a blurred construction site with crane and unfinished buildings under a blue sky.

Drones Replace the Hard Hat

Why Britain's biggest infrastructure projects are keeping workers off ladders.

Jul 63 min read

Two white-and-green electric vans parked by wind turbines, with 100% ELECTRIC on the side under a blue sky.

Two white-and-green electric vans parked by wind turbines, with 100% ELECTRIC on the side under a blue sky.

The "Weightless" Electric Van Loophole

For years, electric vans have found themselves in a strange regulatory grey area.

Jul 32 min read

Empty cracked asphalt road with white lane markings beside a black-and-white curb, grass verge, and sidewalk under a pole

Empty cracked asphalt road with white lane markings beside a black-and-white curb, grass verge, and sidewalk under a pole

Roads That Repair Themselves?

Engineers are testing self-healing asphalt that could repair cracks before they become potholes.

Jul 22 min read

Hand wearing a smartwatch grips a car steering wheel, with a blurred suburban road ahead on a cloudy day.

Hand wearing a smartwatch grips a car steering wheel, with a blurred suburban road ahead on a cloudy day.

Is Your Smartwatch Breaking the Law Behind the Wheel?

Drivers and fleets are being warned about a growing legal grey area.

Jul 12 min read

Two electric cars at a Shell Recharge station, one marked TRIPLE 10 CHALLENGE, under a cloudy sky.

Two electric cars at a Shell Recharge station, one marked TRIPLE 10 CHALLENGE, under a cloudy sky.

Shell's Triple10 Could Rewrite the EV Rulebook

Shell's Tiny EV Is Challenging Everything We Know About Electric Cars.

Jun 302 min read

White car on a multilane road with blue driver-assist graphics, arrows, and a no-entry sign, suggesting safe navigation.

White car on a multilane road with blue driver-assist graphics, arrows, and a no-entry sign, suggesting safe navigation.

Can Drivers Trust Intelligent Speed Assist?

Real-world testing has found some systems misread up to one in four speed limit changes.

Jun 292 min read

Blue Ebbsfleet International station sign with yellow Way out arrow and Platform 3 in an airport-like terminal.

Blue Ebbsfleet International station sign with yellow Way out arrow and Platform 3 in an airport-like terminal.

The £800 Million Station Still Waiting for its Town

The futuristic station remains surrounded by undeveloped land and unfinished projects.

Jun 262 min read

Fried egg yolk on rough asphalt beside a black slotted spatula, bright yellow against gray pavement.

Fried egg yolk on rough asphalt beside a black slotted spatula, bright yellow against gray pavement.

When the Weather Is Too Hot for Concrete

Britain's heatwave has forced major projects including HS2 and Hinkley Point C to delay concrete pours.

Jun 252 min read

Futuristic self-driving car interior with glowing HUD screens, speed readout, and road data on a tunnel drive.

Futuristic self-driving car interior with glowing HUD screens, speed readout, and road data on a tunnel drive.

Is Britain About to Enter the Driverless Age?

The race to bring self-driving cars to UK roads has taken a major leap forward.

Jun 253 min read

Dark metallic wire sculpture forming an arch on a white background, with tangled strands and a soft shadow.

Dark metallic wire sculpture forming an arch on a white background, with tangled strands and a soft shadow.

The Shapeshifting “Staple” Material

Scientists create a solid that can fall apart on command.

Jun 243 min read

Green Ultra Low Emission Zone street sign on a pole, with a city building behind; text reads ULEZ and At all times.

Green Ultra Low Emission Zone street sign on a pole, with a city building behind; text reads ULEZ and At all times.

London Council’s Self-Inflicted £500k ULEZ Penalty

A London council has been paying its ULEZ fines to itself.

Jun 233 min read

Historic Grand Central building on a quiet city street, with parked cars, e-scooters, and pedestrians under a cloudy sky.

Historic Grand Central building on a quiet city street, with parked cars, e-scooters, and pedestrians under a cloudy sky.

Liverpool’s Pothole Breaking Point

Are Liverpudlians really considering moving house?

Jun 223 min read

Yellow convertible sports car parked on a sunlit, tree-lined road, with black interior and soft bokeh background.

Yellow convertible sports car parked on a sunlit, tree-lined road, with black interior and soft bokeh background.

The Slow Death of the Convertible

Why Britain's favourite summer car is disappearing.

Jun 193 min read

Worker in orange safety jacket installs a tablet on a vehicle dashboard inside a bright workshop, focused and careful

Worker in orange safety jacket installs a tablet on a vehicle dashboard inside a bright workshop, focused and careful

AA Urges Rethink of Fleet Driver’s Role

The AA warns that the biggest challenge facing fleets is the changing role of the driver.

Jun 183 min read

Large black robotic arm over a curved layered wall in a sunny outdoor park, with trees and metal truss structure behind it

Large black robotic arm over a curved layered wall in a sunny outdoor park, with trees and metal truss structure behind it

A30 Trial Signals Future of Road Building

A stretch of road in Cornwall is quietly making UK construction history.

Jun 173 min read

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