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28th July 2020

Revealed: The UK’s most popular driving songs

2020 is the year of the staycation and… soft rock, according to our Spotify playlists, at least. It appears Toto, Bon Jovi and the appropriately named […]
22nd July 2020

Drivers urged to report obscured road signs

Ever been caught out by a road sign hidden in the bushes? According to a study by Caterer.com, 70% of Brits plan to holiday in the […]
20th July 2020

UK roads named second safest in Europe

How safe do you feel on British roads? A recent report by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) shows the UK had the second fewest road […]
16th July 2020

Drivers now face £130 fine for parking in cycle lanes

Local councils across the UK now have powers to charge motorists up to £130 for parking in cycle lanes. The changes come as part of a […]
14th July 2020

New app will help first responders save lives

Accidents happen. And when they do, we want to know that first response services can reach crash victims quickly and easily.   Euro NCAP, together with […]
9th July 2020

Failure to declare health conditions could cost drivers

Have you declared your medical condition? The DVLA is warning drivers they could be fined for failing to speak up about any of these health issues… […]
6th July 2020

McDonald’s to install electric car charge points

Need to refuel? Now you can charge your electric vehicle while munching through your Big Mac at the same time… Fast food giant McDonald’s has announced […]
1st July 2020

Essential summer driving tips

After months of being locked inside, the country is finally reawakening and we can’t wait to take advantage of summer. Many Brits are planning to take […]
29th June 2020

MOT testing to be reintroduced from August

Mandatory MOT testing will be reintroduced for drivers in England, Scotland and Wales from 1st August as lockdown measures ease. The Government granted a six-month extension […]
23rd June 2020

RSPCA warns drivers not to leave pets in car

As the British summer continues to heat up, pet owners could be putting their dogs at serious risk if they’re left in the car while they […]
17th June 2020

Drive-in football events to show Premier League games

Miffed to be missing out on the start of the football season? Now you can catch the big games on the big screen from the comfort […]
16th June 2020

Motorists warned to check hay fever tablets before driving

Snivels and sneezes can be a real irritation behind the wheel. But hay fever sufferers are also being warned that taking medication could make their driving […]
12th June 2020

How will driving change once lockdown is lifted?

After lockdown, the country’s roads could look very different – but are you ready for the changes? Here are some of the ways driving could change […]
10th June 2020

Keeping pedestrians and cyclists safe on the roads

With climate change in the news and commuters urged to travel on bicycles and scooters, the number of people using these vehicles is likely to increase. […]
8th June 2020

Lockdown drivers admit to bumpy return to the roads

Like riding a bike, they say you never really forget how to drive. But almost a fifth of drivers admit they’ve struggled to get back into […]
4th June 2020

Driving test centres to reopen in July

Did your driving lessons screech to a halt over lockdown? According to the latest announcement, learners could be back on the roads by July. Driving schools […]
2nd June 2020

How to keep your car germ free

Now that lockdown restrictions have eased and many of us will be using our cars more to go to work, travel for exercise or visit another […]
28th May 2020

Lockdown savings – UK drivers save £267m on fuel

Restrictions on travel during the Coronavirus pandemic have caused many drivers to abandon their daily commute, resulting in fewer trips to the pump to fill up. […]
26th May 2020

Using hazard lights wrongly could cost you £5,000

Be honest – do you ever use your hazard lights to thank other road users, or to help you park on busy roads? Take stock. These […]
22nd May 2020

Half of parents blame their kids for stressful car journeys

“Are we there yet?” Do tears, tantrums and constant questions like this haunt your family car trips? Nearly half of mums and dads admit their children’s […]