UK Driving

16th January 2024

6 things to keep in your car this winter

The beginning of the year brings wintry and sometimes dangerous road conditions. Cold snaps can cause ice to form on the roads, and falling snow will […]
9th January 2024

Freezing conditions are causing dangerous roads – here’s how to stay safe

Freezing temperatures have set in across the UK, meaning the roads could be dangerous to drive on.  Weather warnings issued across UK  Early this week, temperatures […]
4th January 2024

8 cars coming in 2024

A new year means new cars. Join 1st Central as we get excited about the motors set to hit the roads in 2024 BMW iX2 Price: […]
3rd January 2024

Auto trends in 2024

A new year means new trends in the automotive industry. Check out the trends you can expect to see in the next 12 months.  The rise […]
2nd January 2024

UK motoring changes 2024

Make sure you’re up to date on the rules of the road and check out the new motoring laws coming into effect through 2024.  DVSA eyesight […]
19th December 2023

Drivers warned to keep their licence safe this Christmas

Make sure you take good care of your driving licence over this holiday period or you could find yourself a victim of identity theft.  More than […]
12th December 2023

Driving home for Christmas? These are the roads to avoid

The few days before Christmas are some of the busiest in the year and you might end up in standstill traffic depending on which road you […]
8th December 2023

The best gifts for car lovers

If you’ve got a car enthusiast in your life, and you don’t know what to get them for Christmas, check out these gifts for making petrolheads […]
7th December 2023

Drivers urged to avoid ‘Frantic Friday’ when travelling this Christmas

Driving home for Christmas can be a challenge if you leave it until the last minute. There’s a lot of traffic and the weather isn’t always […]
5th December 2023

UK car thefts hit an all-time high with keyless car tech to blame

Technological advances in recent years have led to handy inventions like keyless entry for cars. However, this has had the unintended side effect of making keyless […]
30th November 2023

A third of drivers are ignoring red weather warnings for snow

Do UK drivers abide by weather warnings? If you think the answer is yes, you’ll be surprised to know you’re wrong. According to a recent study, […]
23rd November 2023

Anti-braking speed cameras set for rollout in the UK

Are we entering a new age of speed camera tech? New anti-braking technology designed to catch drivers who brake suddenly before a speed camera or accelerate […]
21st November 2023

Skoda’s Citigo named UK’s most reliable car

New year, new car? If you want to buy yourself a new car in 2024, Skoda’s Citigo should be a top option. According to new data […]
10th November 2023

Best cars for long road trips

If you’re planning a road trip, you’ll need a car that has space, endurance and those all-important home comforts to get you where you need to […]
9th November 2023

Winter upgrades: New weather station rollout for safer driving

Winter woes got you rethinking your festive road trip? National Highways have got you covered for a safer commute over the holiday season. The agency is […]
7th November 2023

Surge in number of drivers stealing fuel

According to new data, the number of fuel thefts from British petrol stations has risen sharply.  Thefts up 77% according to RAC  In response to a […]
2nd November 2023

CAM tech set to lift economy by £66 billion per annum

By 2040, connected and automated (CAM) technology could boost our economy by as much as £66 billion annually. According to a new report published by the […]
26th October 2023

UK car manufacturing sees a promising year-on-year spike

Britain’s carmakers can rejoice as September yields an impressive 39.8% increase in manufacturing output compared to the same month last year. The Society of Motor Manufacturers […]
19th October 2023

Get winter ready: 5 tips for cold-weather driving

As temperatures drop, UK roads get more treacherous with rain, ice and snow. But there are things you can do to prepare your car and yourself […]
12th October 2023

Brits warned to check cars before temperature drops

Autumn has well and truly arrived, but do you know the best way to take care of your car now it’s getting colder? We share some […]