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5th November 2021

More than three quarters of motorists don’t care for non-essential car tech

What’s your stance on in-car tech? New research has found the majority of drivers think too much tech can be distracting and would prefer to have […]
2nd November 2021

Precise navigation tool what3words made available to drivers

How do you feel about entering three-word addresses by voice to navigate your car journeys? It seems you can now do just that, as the innovative […]
28th October 2021

Drivers willing to use cars less to tackle climate change

How much would you be prepared to sacrifice to help fight climate change? It seems a third of British motorists are open to using their cars […]
27th October 2021

Car dependency at record high despite commuting decline

Would you find it challenging without a car? The proportion of motorists who say they’d struggle without one has soared to the highest level since 2006, […]
21st October 2021

‘Autumn rush’ expected to hit our roads this half-term

Planning to take a road trip this month? It seems you’re not alone, as the arrival of half-term this Friday (22nd October) in many parts of […]
19th October 2021

Cost is main reason youngsters are putting brakes on driving

Feel like there’s fewer young people behind the wheel these days? That’s probably because there are. The number of young people hitting the roads is declining, […]
14th October 2021

Scrappage scheme applications rejected as London’s ULEZ expansion approaches

Prepared for the Ultra-Low Emission zone (ULEZ) expansion in London later this month? Or are you one of the thousands of motorists who’ve had your application […]
12th October 2021

New motorway cameras could fine you £100 for ignoring closed lanes

Don’t ignore the red ‘X’ on smart motorways, National Highways warns in its latest crackdown. A new automatic camera charge has been announced to catch people […]
11th October 2021

Brain research to help identify drivers losing concentration at wheel

Would you appreciate a gentle nudge when you’re starting to switch off while driving? Well it could soon be a possibility, as one car firm has […]
10th October 2021

Nearly half of Brits trust their own skills over driverless cars

How do you think your driving compares to that of a self-driving car? It seems almost half of British motorists reckon they’re better behind the wheel […]
7th October 2021

Leaded petrol is gone – will coal be next?

Remember leaded petrol – the fuel responsible for contaminating air, dust, soil, water and crops for most of a century? After Algeria became the last country […]
6th October 2021

Learner drivers paying the price of ongoing test backlog

Are you still waiting for a driving test due to the ongoing backlog? It seems you’re not alone. New research reveals that some learner drivers are […]
23rd September 2021

Over 14m UK cars affected by damage ignored by owner

You shouldn’t have to look too closely to spot scuffs, dents and scratches on the UK’s vehicles it seems – as more than two in five […]
21st September 2021

Driving licences to go digital by 2024

The Transport Secretary has confirmed plans to make digital driving licences available by 2024. Provisional licences will move on to a new DVLA app as part […]
16th September 2021

Bohemian Rhapsody tops the driving anthems charts

Brits have voted for Queen’s six-minute operatic-rock classic Bohemian Rhapsody as their favourite track to listen to while behind the wheel. Freddie Mercury and company fought […]
14th September 2021

Cash is number one choice for parking payments despite the pandemic

Cash is king when it comes to paying for parking, at least for now. A survey by the AA found that 46% of drivers prefer to […]
11th September 2021

Drivers ‘breathe sigh of relief’ as petrol prices drop for first time this year

Sick of rising petrol prices? Our luck might just be in, as new figures reveal they dropped marginally last month for the first time this year. […]
9th September 2021

Smart motorways to be made safer

How confident do you feel using so-called ‘smart’ motorways? It seems safety improvements are finally being made to stretches of smart motorway in England, road bosses […]
8th September 2021

Mercedes develop technology to warn other drivers about potholes in the road

Have you ever dreamed of a sat nav for speed bumps or to plan your route based on potholes? Your wish might have just come true. […]
6th September 2021

Petrol and diesel ban 2035: what does it mean for you?

The sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be banned in 2030, before the 2035 deadline for all vehicles to be fully zero-emissions […]