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3rd September 2024
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has been testing the safety of cars since 1997. It subjects cars to a series of tests which […]
7th August 2024
Summer is finally here! There’s never been a better time to refresh your memory, and hopefully learn some new tips and tricks, on how to keep […]
5th July 2024
Forget Route 66 and other far flung driving destinations, some of the best places to hit the road can be found much closer to home. Norfolk […]
6th June 2024
There have been many iconic and well-loved cars in film and television over the years, but we’ve listed our top 8 favourites featured on the big […]
30th May 2024
A new report from the RAC reveals that the UK has the most expensive diesel in Europe, despite the fuel duty discount introduced in March 2022. […]
28th May 2024
Motorists could see their insurance go up by £369 if they don’t follow this simple rule. Dangerous and expensive It is illegal to use, or hold, […]
24th May 2024
In partnership with Channel 4’s Dispatches (Thursday, 23 May 2024) the RAC has carried out analysis on how councils approach the repair of potholes in their […]
23rd May 2024
Approximately 20 million journeys are expected to be made this bank holiday weekend, with traffic almost returning to 2019’s pre-pandemic high of 22 million journeys. 4 […]
16th May 2024
Older drivers are at risk of having their driving licence immediately revoked for not following a simple rule. Older drivers could be considered ‘hazard to the […]
9th May 2024
According to the Express, motorists are suddenly realising that there’s one kind of speed limit sign you can ignore. Amber speed signs The speed limit on […]
2nd May 2024
Over half of drivers haven’t read the Highway Code since passing their driving test, despite several recent updates being added to the rule book. 88% of […]
1st May 2024
If you spend a lot of time in your car, it’s probably best to have your essentials with you just in case you need them. Here […]
30th April 2024
More than 16 million car journeys will be made over the course of the early May bank holiday, research from the RAC and transport analytics specialists, […]
25th April 2024
Crucial equipment on smart motorways, including CCTV cameras and signals, has been found to have lost power multiple times recently, leaving drivers at risk. Loss of […]
9th April 2024
The latest Department for Transport figures show that 91 cyclists and 350 motorcyclists were killed on Britain’s Roads in 2022. Now, on the 10th anniversary of […]
4th April 2024
Do you use hands-free technology while driving? While just over half of drivers say they don’t use their phones at all while behind the wheel, the […]
3rd April 2024
Knowing how to look after your car can save you time and money. Here’s some of our tips to help you avoid unnecessary trips to a […]
2nd April 2024
A swathe of mechanics across Britain could be prevented from carrying out MOT tests simply for not completing annual tests. Are MOT testers leaving assessments too […]
28th March 2024
UK car production has increased for six consecutive months thanks, in part, to the gradual transition to electrified vehicles. How many cars are being built? The […]
26th March 2024
If you’re planning on going away for Easter this weekend, make sure you know the best times to hit the road. Good Friday to see 2.6m […]