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12th September 2023
A group of pro-cycling MPs are calling for larger fines for drivers of heavier vehicles, such as SUVs. Why bigger penalties? The MPs, members of the […]
8th September 2023
Have you ever made a snap judgement about someone based on what kind of car they drive? Or maybe you’ve stayed away from certain models because […]
7th September 2023
With all the debate around the ULEZ, drivers may not be aware of other driving laws being considered. Did you know the government is looking into […]
6th September 2023
Looking to buy a new car? For the first time since the pandemic, the UK is seeing production exceed demand – so it’s an exciting time […]
31st August 2023
September usually means new number plates in the UK motoring world, but the start of autumn brings in some other changes you might not be aware […]
30th August 2023
In the blink of an eye, summer’s drawn to a close. With the turning of the leaves and shorter daylight hours, the inevitable autumnal changes are […]
29th August 2023
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) will expand today (29 August) to cover all London boroughs. So, if you haven’t already, you should probably check if […]
24th August 2023
Have you been slapped with a Clean Air Zone fine lately? UK Clean Air Zones, Low Emissions Zones and Zero Emissions Zones have generated more than […]
23rd August 2023
The bank holiday is almost here, and with it comes millions of people hitting the road for a long weekend getaway. But how busy will the […]
17th August 2023
‘Noise cameras’ could be a familiar sight on British roads as support for their use appears to gather momentum. 58% of UK drivers said they would […]
15th August 2023
If you think fuel prices slowly creeping up again, you’re not seeing things. Fuel prices have been on the rise in the last few months, but […]
10th August 2023
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is set to expand to cover all 32 London boroughs in just under three weeks, meaning a lot more drivers […]
8th August 2023
With the introduction of the expanded ULEZ, and the government’s plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, there will eventually […]
3rd August 2023
If you’re new to driving in the UK, or just new to driving, you might not be completely familiar with some of the rules and regulations. […]
2nd August 2023
Does the government owe you money for selling your car? Motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk and LeaseElectricCar.co.uk are urging Brits to follow through on claiming back the […]
1st August 2023
Do you feel that some parking fines are unfairly expensive? That could be about to change under new Government plans which aim to cut the amount […]
27th July 2023
Will artificial intelligence help make our roads safer? Hampshire and Thames Valley police forces identified almost 500 driving offences in a week using the Sensor test […]
25th July 2023
The ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars has been a hotly debated topic in recent years, but what does it actually involve? […]
20th July 2023
Whether you’re taking a long car trip this summer, or just making a few short journeys, it’s important you remember to follow these important rules and […]
18th July 2023
The summer holidays are almost upon us, and if you’re planning to travel over the first weekend of the break, you’ll want to know when the […]