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Illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy banned from Rolls-Royce cars

Published 13 October 2020
By Kieran Ahuja
EU regulations have banned the optional illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy from Rolls-Royce cars.
Study predicts UK electric car shortage for 2021

Study predicts UK electric car shortage for 2021

New research suggests the UK may face an electric vehicle shortage in 2021 due to car makers favouring production for markets in mainland Europe.
Published 13 October 2020
Golf carts and dodgems need car insurance, says EU

Golf buggies and dodgems need insurance, says EU

Fairground dodgems and children’s ride-on cars may require motor insurance for the first time under EU laws that the government has to implement.
Published 28 December 2016
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News: EU tells UK to stop dangerous levels of city...

The government must take urgent action to clean up dangerous levels of air pollution in British cities, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled...
Published 20 November 2014
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News: One failed car repair enough to demand money...

Car buyers will be able to change their mind up to 14 days after placing an online order for a vehicle under new rules designed to protect consumers...
Published 16 June 2014