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Thursday, 29 March 2018

BBC News

• Firms appointed for Belfast - Derry road upgradeA consortium of construction firms in appointed to deliver the A6 dual carriageway scheme
• UK car production falls as domestic demand slumpsThe number of cars built in Britain fell as domestic demand dived 17%, the SMMT says.

The Guardian

• Uber settles with family of woman killed by self-driving carElaine Herzberg, 49, died after being hit by the automated Uber in Tempe, ArizonaThe family of the woman killed by an Uber self-driving vehicle in Arizona has reached a settlement with the ride services company, ending a potential legal battle over the first fatality caused by an autonomous vehicle. Cristina Perez Hesano, attorney with the firm of Bellah Perez in Glendale, Arizona, said “the matter has been resolvedâ€� between Uber and daughter and husband of Elaine Herzberg, 49, who died after being hit by an Uber self-driving SUV in Tempe earlier this month. Continue reading...

City AM

• Demand for cars in the UK declines while production slipsDomestic demand for UK cars fell for the seventh consecutive month in February as the industry struggles with declining sales and uncertainty around Brexit.

Mail Online

• Drivers paying an annual ‘loyalty tax’ of more than £650million by automatic policy renewals For years insurance companies kept drivers in the dark by refusing to show what they paid in the previous year - now that has been rectified they are still not noticing price increases, a report said.

Buying Business Travel

• Arizona bans Uber from resuming self-driving car testsDecision by state’s governor follows death of pedestrian last week

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Greater Manchester mayor unveils £240m 'Congestion Deal' Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced funding for new trams and other measures to tackle congestion. The Congestion Deal includes £80m for 27 new trams and £160m to be spent on new cycling and walking lanes. Also included are employer incentives for flexible start and finish times, bus lane use for car-sharers and safe cycling routes to schools. Mr Burnham said congestion is a