The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has launched a campaign to publicise the latest range of super-clean Euro 6 diesels

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has launched a campaign to publicize the latest range of super-clean Euro 6 diesels. This is to counter growing anti-diesel rhetoric in recent months, something the car industry body describes as “misguided”. All new-to-market diesel cars meet Euro 6 emissions standards, and every single diesel car on sale will have to meet them by law from 1 September 2015. Has the recent demonstration...

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New drug-driving laws come into force in March 2015 (INSURANCE RELATED)

Prescribed drugs included on the list of banned substances in new drug-driving laws. As of 2nd March 2015 new laws mean motorists who drive whilst under the influence of drugs face stiffer penalties. Under the new system, it is illegal to drive if you’re either unfit to do so because you’re on legal or illegal drugs, or if you have certain levels of certain drugs in your blood. Crucially, this includes some prescription drugs, even if...

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