UK Driving

14th August 2020

Staycationers to take 45 million day trips in August

Holiday plans scuppered by the pandemic? UK road trips look to be the next best option as Brits plan to make the most of summer. A […]
6th August 2020

Millions of Brits said ‘no’ to June’s MOT holiday

Safe driving or short-term savings – which did you choose? The government’s MOT holiday gave UK drivers the chance to forfeit their vehicle tests from 30th […]
30th July 2020

Lockdown leads to friendlier roads

Could the age-long feud between drivers and cyclists finally be starting to calm? A new survey by Green Flag suggests we’re becoming more patient with those […]
28th July 2020

Revealed: The UK’s most popular driving songs

2020 is the year of the staycation and… soft rock, according to our Spotify playlists, at least. It appears Toto, Bon Jovi and the appropriately named […]
6th July 2020

McDonald’s to install electric car charge points

Need to refuel? Now you can charge your electric vehicle while munching through your Big Mac at the same time… Fast food giant McDonald’s has announced […]
17th June 2020

Drive-in football events to show Premier League games

Miffed to be missing out on the start of the football season? Now you can catch the big games on the big screen from the comfort […]
12th June 2020

How will driving change once lockdown is lifted?

After lockdown, the country’s roads could look very different – but are you ready for the changes? Here are some of the ways driving could change […]
8th June 2020

Lockdown drivers admit to bumpy return to the roads

Like riding a bike, they say you never really forget how to drive. But almost a fifth of drivers admit they’ve struggled to get back into […]
4th June 2020

Driving test centres to reopen in July

Did your driving lessons screech to a halt over lockdown? According to the latest announcement, learners could be back on the roads by July. Driving schools […]
2nd June 2020

How to keep your car germ free

Now that lockdown restrictions have eased and many of us will be using our cars more to go to work, travel for exercise or visit another […]
28th May 2020

Lockdown savings – UK drivers save £267m on fuel

Restrictions on travel during the Coronavirus pandemic have caused many drivers to abandon their daily commute, resulting in fewer trips to the pump to fill up. […]
21st May 2020

Spike in breakdowns as lockdown eases

Itching to get back out on the road? Don’t let a breakdown stop you in your tracks… New figures have shown a 72% rise in car […]
15th May 2020

1 in 6 drivers have hung up their car keys since lockdown

Have your car keys been gathering dust during lockdown? New research reveals how the Coronavirus has changed our approach to travel. A study of more than […]
13th May 2020

Cost of refuelling reaches record low

Looking to refuel your car for less? Now’s your chance… The cost of filling up has dropped drastically for UK motorists, as oil prices continue to […]
8th May 2020

Pet passengers make driving less stressful

Like to take your canine pal along for the drive? According to new research, travelling with pets could have more benefits than just good company. In […]
2nd April 2020

Extra lanes opened on M62 to help key workers

Highways England has responded to the COVID-19 crisis by opening new lanes on the busy M62 motorway. A fourth lane is now open in both directions […]
31st March 2020

How people are thanking NHS workers on the roads

Over the last week, NHS and key worker staff have been overwhelmed by public gratitude for all their hard work. On 26th March, millions of people […]
27th March 2020

Six-month MOT exemption granted in response to the Coronavirus

Owners of cars, motorcycles and vans will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing in response to the Coronavirus crisis. The Department for Transport (DfT) […]
5th March 2020

Thousands of new drivers have never driven at night

Does driving in the dark still fill you with dread? For thousands of new drivers, the prospect could lead to more than just nightmares… Inexperienced drivers […]
28th February 2020

Your 2020 guide to car number plates

It’s that time of the year again! New number plates were launched in the UK on 1st March, meaning some of you will soon be driving […]