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31st August 2022
Could you be fined for passing a cyclist? The Highway Code’s revamp for 2022 ruled in favour of cyclists and pedestrians, with drivers facing penalties of […]
30th August 2022
When car shopping, it’s easy to be distracted by cool tech, comfy cabins and flashy paint jobs. These are all nice to have but shouldn’t be […]
25th August 2022
Is the global lack of car parts starting to lift? The effects of the pandemic have plagued UK car manufacturing for years, with supply chain shortages, […]
23rd August 2022
The last bank holiday of the summer is nearly here, but how are you going to spend it? Whether you’re planning a road trip, a festival […]
18th August 2022
Should cyclists abide by the same restrictions as drivers? The Government is set to review rules for bike riders in a shake-up of the Highway Code. […]
16th August 2022
Do you like driving in the dark? If the answer is no, you’re not alone. 40% of all collisions happen in the hours of darkness, causing […]
11th August 2022
Check you tyres before you travel this weekend, breakdown experts warn. Temperatures are expected to reach 35C in some parts of the UK this Saturday, but […]
10th August 2022
Do you tend to snack while driving? Long car journeys can be exhausting, and a quick snack can give you a much-needed energy boost. But is […]
5th August 2022
Does your car have a keyless lock system? While the latest tech gives you quick and easy access to your car, it also opens the door […]
3rd August 2022
“Are we there yet?” How many times have your kids asked you this question during a car ride? On long car journeys or road trips – […]
2nd August 2022
Meet the car that cleans the air while you drive. Dutch student engineers have unveiled Zem, an electric car which removes and stores carbon dioxide as […]
28th July 2022
High fuel prices aren’t going away anytime soon, but a simple tyre change could make all the difference. It’s no secret that fuel prices are soaring. […]
26th July 2022
Travelling to France for a weekend getaway? Be prepared for busy roads along the Channel. After a weekend of traffic build-ups leading to the Eurotunnel terminal […]
21st July 2022
The sun’s shining, school’s out and summer holidays have officially started, but what plans have you made for the first weekend of the holidays? Whether you’re […]
19th July 2022
Planning a road trip this summer? If so, you might want to avoid the worst motorway in England – the A1. According to a poll by […]
14th July 2022
Did you know that speed limits are changing in parts of the UK? In Wales, the speed limit is set to drop to 20mph on all […]
12th July 2022
Say hello to the heatwave… Britain’s enjoying scorching temperatures this week, with the mercury rising above 30 degrees in many areas of the country. But if […]
7th July 2022
How can we keep our roads safe? Well, the answer may lie with Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) tech, which will now be fitted into all new […]
5th July 2022
Been waiting to get your hands on a new car? Well you might have to wait a little while longer. According to the Society of Motor […]
1st July 2022
Will flying vehicles exist in the future? Will all cars self-drive? 10 years ago many of us probably thought flying cars would exist by now, but […]