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6th October 2023
It’s that time of year again when we break out the scary movies. But how often do you pay attention to the cars that make appearances […]
5th October 2023
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 […]
3rd October 2023
There have been a lot of road related policies implemented in the past few years, and now the Conservative Party has unveiled a 30-point plan aimed […]
28th September 2023
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
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
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 […]
19th September 2023
Global oil prices hit a ten-month high today (19th Sep) and fuel prices are on the rise again, but there could soon be a quick and […]
14th September 2023
RAC’s analysis of government data has proven that road resurfacing and life-extending treatment is at the lowest it’s been in five years. A 34% drop in […]
12th September 2023
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
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 […]
7th September 2023
With all the debate around the ULEZ, drivers may not be aware of other driving laws being considered. Did you know the government is looking into […]
6th September 2023
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
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 […]
30th August 2023
In the blink of an eye, summer’s drawn to a close. With the turning of the leaves and shorter daylight hours, the inevitable autumnal changes are […]
29th August 2023
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
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
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 […]
17th August 2023
‘Noise cameras’ could be a familiar sight on British roads as support for their use appears to gather momentum. 58% of UK drivers said they would […]
15th August 2023
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
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 […]