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Central London Goes Car-Free to Help With Social Distancing

Central London Goes Car-Free to Help With Social Distancing

No one can deny that social distancing has impacted transportation as we know it. Some major cities, including London, plan to establish car-free zones to encourage residents to walk and cycle a safe distance apart instead of using crowded public transit or rideshare services. City leaders hope that the changes will outlast the pandemic and […]

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Does the London Congestion Zone Work?

Does the London Congestion Zone Work?

Living in London, England, is undeniably expensive. In 2003 it got even pricier when the government introduced a congestion charge. Drivers that head into the designated zone have to pay for the privilege, with the government hoping that fewer vehicles in the busy area would lower emissions and alleviate traffic. Some Brits inconvenienced by the […]

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Uber Loses London License Again

Uber Loses London License Again

To say that Uber and the city of London have a rocky relationship is the understatement of the decade. Back in 2017, Uber lost its license to operate in the European capital because of its “lack of corporate responsibility.” This time, the tech giant is losing its license because of a loophole in the app […]

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London Car-Free Day to Help Curb Emissions

London Car-Free Day to Help Curb Emissions

On Sept. 22, London residents will observe a car-free day. Mayor Sadiq Khan recently announced the event as a way to help lower emissions. He believes it will encourage people to rethink carbon-reliant processes and transportation. “This will be a great opportunity for us all to leave our cars behind and explore our streets by foot, or […]

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Orlando and London Are the Top Summer Vacation Destinations this Year

Orlando and London Are the Top Summer Vacation Destinations this Year

A new report from AAA found that 64 percent of American travelers are planning to embark on a vacation this summer

Summer vacations are something of an American rite of passage, one that doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. A recent AAA survey found that 64 percent of Americans are planning to take a vacation this summer. The Perfect Ride for Your Summer Excursion: How to use your Mitsubishi Outlander for a summer road […]

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4 Day Trips for London Drivers

4 Day Trips for London Drivers

We all have those stressful weeks where we just want to climb in the car and go on an adventure. Here are some great places to visit by car in and around London for the adventurous driver. Epping Forest Epping Forest is a great place to visit and it’s only a 45-minute drive from central […]

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Uber To Rehab Its London Image with Clean Air Plan

Uber To Rehab Its London Image with Clean Air Plan

Uber lately has been a series of PR fires, with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi more often than not playing the role of firefighter. One of these fires was London, where the government briefly considered banning Uber wholesale before eventually letting it have a 15-month probationary period. So, now that it has something to prove, Uber is […]

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Chariot Says ‘Allo, ‘Allo to London in First Expansion Outside US

Chariot Says ‘Allo, ‘Allo to London in First Expansion Outside US

Ford has announced that Chariot—its shuttle service currently operating in Austin, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; New York; San Francisco; and Seattle—will now be servicing commuters in London. Chariot began running four routes in the city earlier this month, marking the first chapter in a wider European—and international—expansion. “As well-served as London is by public transport, the […]

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Various Automakers Team Up to Establish the Electric Vehicle Experience Center Near London

Various Automakers Team Up to Establish the Electric Vehicle Experience Center Near London

BMW, Nissan, Kia, Mitsubishi, Renault, and Volkswagen are working together to create a space for the general public to explore electric vehicles

These days, it seems like automakers are going all in on electric vehicles. However, just because brands are ready for such a change, that doesn’t mean that the general public is necessarily prepared for the upcoming electric revolution. Many drivers would first like to know more about electric vehicle models. Thanks to a partnership between BMW, Nissan, Kia, Mitsubishi, […]

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Jim Hackett and Sarah-Jayne Williams Open Ford Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London

Jim Hackett and Sarah-Jayne Williams Open Ford Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London

Ford CEO Jim Hackett is in the midst of his inaugural tour of Europe as the head of the automaker, and on Wednesday he was on-hand for the opening of the Ford Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London. The office will facilitate the work of Ford’s European Smart Mobility Unit, which is headed up by […]

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Ford, Strawberry Energy Adding 20 Ford Smart Benches in London

Ford, Strawberry Energy Adding 20 Ford Smart Benches in London

The rate at which things are going, everything inanimate is liable to be smart in the future. We’ve got smart weight scales, smart coffee makers, and smart lighting. Heck, at this pace, things will wind up being smarter than humans before too terribly long—and that is exactly how Terminators become a thing. But before humanity […]

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Uber Begs London to Take Them Back, Adds It’ll Be Different This Time

Uber Begs London to Take Them Back, Adds It’ll Be Different This Time

It’s been a rough ride for Uber in the UK. Just days after triumphantly announcing that it would be starting a sweeping electric and hybrid vehicle initiative in the UK, starting in London, to include powertrain mandates and driver incentives, the capital city announced it was dumping Uber (by rejecting the renewal of its license to operate […]

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Uber Banned from Operating in London

Uber Banned from Operating in London

Remember earlier this week when we announced Uber drivers in London would have to use all electric vehicles by 2019? Plot twist. As of Sept. 30, Uber will lose its license to operate in London. The ride-sharing service’s current license expires at the end of this month, and Transport for London rejected the company’s request for renewal due […]

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Absent Lewis Hamilton Booed at F1 Live Event in London

Absent Lewis Hamilton Booed at F1 Live Event in London

Yesterday was a historic moment for Formula One that saw iconic race cars from across several decades race down the streets of Trafalgar Square and leave plenty of rubber behind, as most of the drivers ignored the directive not to do donuts just inches away from the crowds. Every single driver on the Formula One […]

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Formula One Announces “F1 Live London” as Silverstone Triggers Break Clause in British Grand Prix Deal

Formula One Announces “F1 Live London” as Silverstone Triggers Break Clause in British Grand Prix Deal

Formula One has announced F1 Live London, a new and “spectacular show in the heart of the British capital” that will take place on July 12 ahead of the upcoming British Grand Prix, and which serves as an evolution of the Fan Festival that was held at the 2017 Spanish Grand Prix. The event will […]

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Ford Announces Ford Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London

Ford Announces Ford Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London

Ford announced this week that it will continue its emphasis on mobility solutions in Europe by opening a Ford Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London. At the Ford Smart Mobility Innovation Office, located at the Here East Campus in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, upwards of 40 Ford Mobility specialists will have increased access […]

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Kia Motors UK Senior Staffers Complete London Marathon to Raise Money for Charity

Kia Motors UK Senior Staffers Complete London Marathon to Raise Money for Charity

This past Sunday marked the 37th running of the London Marathon, where people from all over the world raced to the finish of the 26.2 mile course. This year’s winners from the men’s and women’s categories were Daniel Wanjiru and Mary Keitany, both from Kenya. Not every runner was considered a professional athlete that had […]

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Vauxhall Returning to London Motor Show in May

Vauxhall Returning to London Motor Show in May

General Motors will bring the Vauxhall brand to the London Motor Show in 2017, lending prestige to the second running of the once-defunct event. London Motor Show Chairman Alec Mumford told Wards Auto that Vauxhall will bring its newest products to Battersea Park on May 4th-7th for the 2017 exhibition, joining brands such as Zenos, Tesla, […]

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