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15th June 2023

Road safety: Call for lower speed limits around schools

Is speeding traffic putting you off the walk to school? Parents across the UK worry for their children’s safety, with reports of unsafe roads rolling in. […]
13th June 2023

How to cool your car down quickly this summer

Summers are getting warmer and the cost of living is going up, so how do you cool your car down quick without it using up too […]
8th June 2023

Spike in new car sales brings hope to economy

Is the UK’s motor industry finally turning around? According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 145,204 new vehicles sold were sold in May, […]
6th June 2023

Record monthly drop in diesel prices

Many factors have contributed to rising petrol and diesel prices over the past few years, but now it looks like we’re over the hill. Let’s take […]
5th June 2023

5 things every driver should know

With regular updates to The Highway Code and new motoring laws introduced all the time, it can be difficult to keep up with all the latest […]
31st May 2023

Spike in speeding cases as convictions reach eight-year high

The number of drivers convicted for speeding has reached an eight-year high, according to new figures. Analysis of government data by Churchill Motor Insurance showed speeding […]
30th May 2023

DVLA strikes could mean delays to driving licences

If you’re planning on renewing your driving licence soon, make sure you know the dates of the DVLA strikes, or you could face delays. When are […]
25th May 2023

Vehicle repair delays continue

Need to repair your vehicle? Unfortunately, you may face a long wait time. With delays on the manufacture of car parts persisting, the turnaround for accident […]
23rd May 2023

Car theft up by 25% in 2022

Do you know where your car is right now? You’ll want to keep a close eye on your vehicle as stats have found that car theft […]
18th May 2023

Transport Minister warns of ‘moral panic’ around self-driving cars

Have the ‘horror stories’ around self-driving cars put you off the technology? Last month, the UK became the first European country to allow drivers to take […]
16th May 2023

Pothole damage payouts could’ve filled 340,000 potholes

Ever received compensation for pothole-related damage? Last year, councils coughed up almost £27 million in payouts to drivers whose cars suffered after driving over potholes. This […]
11th May 2023

Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain’s roads

We’ve all seen lorries making their way up and down the motorways, but have you ever thought about how big they are?  Starting from 31 May […]
5th May 2023

Drivers risk a £5,000 fine for driving unsafely with pets

Do you drive with your pets in the car? With the Coronation weekend approaching and another bank holiday at the end of May, drivers are being […]
2nd May 2023

New driving laws to be aware of this month

May 2023, it’s the month of King Charles’ coronation but also the month of new driving laws. From greater council powers to changes to the Highway […]
1st May 2023

The rise and fall of smart motorways

Smart motorways are meant to reduce congestion and increase capacity during the busiest times on the road. Opening the hard shoulder as a running lane is […]
26th April 2023

Almost half of young drivers rely on parents to pay for their first car

How much did you pay for your first car? A few hundred pounds maybe? New drivers spent an average of £6,600 on their first cars in […]
25th April 2023

Yorkshire tops the list of areas with most dangerous drivers

Planning a roadtrip to Yorkshire soon? You might want to change plans, especially if you want to avoid the UK’s most dangerous drivers, who according to […]
20th April 2023

Driving trivia: 5 secrets to master the motorway

Think you’re a master of UK motoring? Put your knowledge to the test and see how many of the below road signs and street furniture you […]
19th April 2023

Over two-thirds of drivers don’t understand their in-car tech

Do you make the most of the features in your car? Or do you find yourself confused by the lights and symbols on your dashboard? If […]
13th April 2023

Is this the end of smart motorways?

Do you think smart motorways should be shelved? Cost and safety concerns could mean the controversial roadways will never be built again. The i newspaper believes […]