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26th August 2021

EV uptake on the rise while UK car production plummets

Car-makers are blaming micro-chip shortages, increased shipping costs and the aptly-named ‘pingdemic’ for scuppering UK car production. Car manufacturing took a fall of 37.6% in July […]
25th August 2021

Used car prices reach record-breaking level due to high demand

Would you consider buying a used car? It seems supply issues in the new car market are leading buyers to seek second-hand options, pushing up their […]
21st August 2021

Most older drivers plan to drive for as long as possible

How long do you hope to be driving for? New research suggests the majority of older motorists have no plans to give up their licence and […]
19th August 2021

How to minimise Covid risk when travelling in shared cars

Planning a long-overdue road trip soon, but still keen to urge as much caution as possible? New research has unearthed the best ways to reduce Covid-19 […]
12th August 2021

Drivers urged to book MOTs ahead of ‘Super September’ surge

Is your car due an MOT? Motorists with cars due a test next month are being strongly advised to book one in as early as possible […]
11th August 2021

Petrol car owners urged to check compatibility before using new E10 petrol

What is E10 petrol and is your car compatible? E10 petrol will replace E5 petrol in UK petrol pumps from September. While E5 petrol uses 5% […]
5th August 2021

UK car theft hotspots revealed

How bad is your area for car theft? New research reveals which UK locations score best and worse, with Romford holding the highest rate of reported […]
3rd August 2021

New Highway Code puts pedestrians and cyclists at top of ‘road user hierarchy’

Who do you think should have right of way on the roads? New changes to the Highway Code are to give those on foot and bike […]
1st August 2021

1st CENTRAL’s complete guide to hire cars

Looking to hire a car for your next road trip? 1ST CENTRAL have got you covered. Car hire can feel like a minefield of hidden costs, […]
30th July 2021

UK adults drive round the world 11 times in a lifetime

How many motoring miles do you reckon you’ve stacked up so far? New research shows British adults will drive as many as 285,012 miles in their […]
28th July 2021

DVLA warns drivers to avoid becoming ‘next target’ of scam messages

Do you know the warning signs to avoid being scammed? With car scams on the rise, the DVLA has issued a new warning to prevent drivers […]
22nd July 2021

Drivers urged to ‘stay one step ahead of criminals’ as keyless car thefts rise

Is your car keyless? Vehicles with this technology now make up nearly half of car thefts, despite accounting for just 1% of vehicles on the road. […]
20th July 2021

Motorists hit by DVLA driving licence delays

Need a new driving licence? Depending on your situation, it seems you might be faced with a wait of 10 weeks or more.  Paper licence hold-ups […]
15th July 2021

‘Shocking’ levels of speeding in 2020 despite traffic levels dropping

Has the coronavirus pandemic affected your driving habits? It seems some drivers “dangerously took advantage of quieter roads” last year, as the number of those exceeding […]
13th July 2021

Low traffic neighbourhoods make millions in fines in a year

How well do you know your road signs? With drivers being fined millions for entering low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) due to confusion about signs, it might […]
9th July 2021

Cars spend most of the time parked – but are too big for garages

How often are you actually behind the wheel of your car? It seems cars and vans in England are driven a mere 4% of the time […]
7th July 2021

GB car sticker makes way for new ‘UK’ version

Used to displaying a GB sticker on your car when travelling abroad? It seems you’ll have to trade it in for a new ‘UK’ version if […]
1st July 2021

Half of drivers ‘never park in their garage’

How often do you actually use your garage to park your car? It seems the majority of UK drivers who have one don’t at all, with […]
1st July 2021

The best UK summer road trips

Keen to make your summer count? With international travel still fairly hit and miss, many are opting for certainty with their holiday plans this year. That’s […]
28th June 2021

New Bentley can compose a unique soundtrack to your drive

What would your daily commute sound like as a film score? Bentley can show you… Luxury car manufacturer Bentley have partnered with an AI music company […]