UK Driving

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 […]
10th October 2023

Two-thirds of Brits see cars as a stress-buster

Two thirds of Brits say that spending time working on their car helps to reduce their stress and anxiety levels.   The findings come from an […]
5th October 2023

Fuel prices surge in September: Up by 4.5p

Feeling a sense of déjà vu with rising fuel costs? It might be wise to trust your instincts, as RAC Fuel Watch found that prices at […]
28th September 2023

Britain sees 29% increase in parking tickets from private firms

Have you had a parking ticket lately? If so, you’re not alone as parking ticket numbers are skyrocketing. According to a recent analysis of DVLA data […]
21st September 2023

PM delays 2030 petrol and diesel car ban by five years

The 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be delayed until 2035.  Rishi Sunak made the announcement in a speech last […]
20th September 2023

Cleaning up vehicle emissions is the biggest challenge to net zero, says Transport Secretary

Is the UK on track to meet net zero by 2050? The decarbonisation of cars and vans is one of the “biggest challenges” to meeting the […]
12th September 2023

Millions of drivers to be targeted with larger fines under new driving law plans

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

What does your car say about you?

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 […]
6th September 2023

August sees new car market grow by nearly a quarter

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

3 motoring updates to be aware of in September

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 […]
29th August 2023

The ULEZ expands today – here’s how to check if your vehicle is compliant

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

Clean Air Zones generate more than £418 million in just over two years

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

14m to make trips this August bank holiday

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 […]
15th August 2023

Why are petrol and diesel prices rising again?

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

Concerns raised over ‘unreasonable’ timeline for ULEZ scrappage scheme

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 […]