Motorists

Drivers considering an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid are being urged to weigh five key factors before buying. The guidance covers practical points for making the switch, reflecting ongoing interest in how EVs and PHEVs fit everyday motoring. It comes as more motorists weigh the move away from petrol and diesel cars amid growing charging networks and model choice.

Colorado State Patrol is warning drivers that the state has entered its peak season for wildlife-vehicle collisions, with nearly 3,300 crashes involving animals recorded so far this year. Authorities are urging motorists to stay alert, particularly at dawn and dusk, as deer and elk activity increases on Colorado roads during the fall months.