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11th May 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
11th April 2023
Hitting the road this week? Be vigilant of strong winds and heavy rains. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the west coast […]
6th April 2023
It’s good news for Hyundai…again. The Ioniq 6 has been named World Car of the Year 2023, making it the second consecutive win for Hyundai after […]
4th April 2023
Everyone likes to go away for Easter, but do you know how busy the roads will be? Make sure you know what the traffic is going […]
3rd April 2023
Ever wondered if your car has any hidden tricks or compartments? We’ve put together a list of features your car has that you might not know […]
30th March 2023
Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed that the government will stick to its plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. […]
28th March 2023
Planning a road trip over the Easter break but not sure where to go? If you want smooth roads and stunning scenery, you may want to […]
23rd March 2023
The ULEZ (Ultra-Low Emission Zone) expansion is planned for 29th August 2023, and will cover all 33 of the London boroughs, rather than just the city […]
21st March 2023
Want to own a vehicle made by the best rated car brand in the UK? Well, you can’t get any better than a Kia. UK car […]
16th March 2023
Road-tripping over the Easter weekend is popular throughout the UK, with families grabbing the opportunity to take some much-needed time away. With extra luggage in tow […]
14th March 2023
Are you having to avoid potholes every time you drive? According to a recent survey, nearly half of drivers swerve to avoid potholes on a daily […]
9th March 2023
Drivers could face chaotic weather conditions in the upcoming weeks as the Met Office has issued an urgent weather warning for snow and ice across the […]