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Sunday, 30 August 2020

BBC News

• Cars towed for illegal parking on A5 in SnowdoniaMotorists failed to spot a sign warning against parking on a pavement in Snowdonia.

Times Online

• Road rage at £50 charge for sticking with your car insurer [Subscription]Car insurers have been asked to justify why they are charging customers who want to renew their policies.

Mail Online

• New petrol and diesel cars could be banned from 2030 under Government electric vehicle plansNew petrol and diesel cars could be banned in the UK from as early as 2030 under Government plans to speed up the green transition, it was reported last night.
• Tokyo flying car firm becomes first company to lift vehicle several feet off groundThe Japanese-based SkyDrive project has successfully completed a four-minute test flight of its latest 'flying car'. The vehicle, carrying one test pilot, rose several feet into the air and hovered.

Bolton News

• Most common driving test mistakes revealed (and how to avoid them) DVSA date has revealed the most common driving test mistakes.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• The strange reason these roadworks have been erected on Colwyn Bay promenade A lane has been fenced off for those bursting for the toilet to queue safely

Wales Online

• Cars towed from beauty spot in illegal parking crackdownDrivers ignored signs and blocked footpaths leading to at least 13 vehicles being towed away. Their parking had forced walkers into the road and made it awkward for passing motorists

East Anglian Daily Times

• Will A12 route decision mean new Essex road will open after 14 years?Home secretary and Witham MP Priti Patel has welcomed the publication of a preferred route for a new, widened A12 from Chelmsford to Marks Tey – even though motorists will have to wait eight years to use it.

Other Regional Press

• Housing estate's roads still not finished after 13 yearsFed-up residents say they have been waiting 13 years for a developer to finish surfacing the roads and pavements of their housing estate.

Other News Sources

• I'm in my 70s: Hereford's traffic scheme doesn't work for me! I MUST congratulate the council and planning department for their new traffic management scheme and parking in Bridge Street, King Street and Broad Street which will enable all able-bodied citizens to park out of town and walk or cycle into Hereford city centre.
• Why the Old Bridge closure might be good for Hereford A HEREFORD councillor has said the partial closure of the Old Bridge in the city centre is a good thing for the city, despite concerns from local businesses.
• In pictures: Extinction Rebellion protests in Herefordshire ENVIRONMENTAL protest group Extinction Rebellion (XR) targeted main roads in Herefordshire at the start of the bank holiday weekend.

EIN News Subscription

• Tesla Introduced A Business Model The World Has Not Seen Before … . I am not talking about safety features, being fun to drive … from the fleets on the roads is tremendously large and much … a large fleet on the road or significant after-sales business … @cleantechnica.com Tags: Elon Musk, Europe, EV sales, Germany, Tesla, Tesla …