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Sharing the latest news, views and top driving tips
3rd December 2020
On the lookout for a new family car? Here’s our round-up of this year’s best-rated cars according to WhatCar data, so you can drive into 2021 […]
3rd December 2020
Confused about driving under the government’s new tier system? Not to worry, we’ve got the full breakdown of what you can and can’t do, to save […]
2nd December 2020
What do you look for in a new car? According to a recent survey, price and comfort come top of the priority list for those looking […]
26th November 2020
One size no longer fits all. New data from CarGurus reveals parking is becoming an increasing struggle, with modern cars growing in size while parking spaces […]
24th November 2020
Feeling paranoid about online fraud? Recent findings by TransUnion show Covid-related digital fraud remains a growing threat in the UK, with 28% of households targeted by […]
20th November 2020
Speeding near schools is simply unacceptable, according to the majority of drivers. More than 82% back the use of speed cameras to fine people driving over […]
18th November 2020
Your car could be hiding up to 16 times more germs than a toilet seat… A new study reveals the most germ-ridden areas of your car, […]
16th November 2020
UK motoring firms have coughed up a staggering £735 million in their bid to Brexit-proof their businesses. Latest stats from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
12th November 2020
Has your car been a lifeline this year? A recent poll of more than 3,000 drivers shows 68% say their car is essential to life during […]
9th November 2020
Do you steer clear of young drivers? New data has revealed the most common driving offences committed by 16-25-year-olds last year and how likely they were […]
6th November 2020
When it comes to road safety, in-car technology sparks some mixed feelings. In fact, according to a survey by Otonomo, as many as 40% of drivers […]
3rd November 2020
Is your car due a service during the second lockdown? New national lockdown measures came into play in England from midnight on Thursday 5th November, closing […]
2nd November 2020
Do you know what makes a motorway ‘smart’? Do you know what to do when your car breaks down and there’s no sign of a hard […]
28th October 2020
Keep your distance – you could be risking lives. One third of us don’t leave enough of a gap when driving past cyclists, putting other road […]
26th October 2020
New drivers can keep their freedoms on the road, says the UK government. Plans to introduce a graduated driving licence (GDL) for new and younger drivers […]
20th October 2020
New motorway speed limits have brought a breath of fresh air to these Welsh stretches – will England enjoy similar effects? Lower speed limits on Welsh […]
19th October 2020
Are you putting your child at risk? According to YouGov, thousands of parents are driving their children to school on worn-out tyres. Dangerous tyres Safety experts […]
15th October 2020
How long does it take you to find a parking space in your city centre? A new study has revealed the worst places for parking in […]
9th October 2020
Would you take a video call while driving? Video calling services such as FaceTime, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp pose ‘new, clear and present’ danger on UK […]
6th October 2020
Major updates to the Highway Code have not been welcomed by the majority of motorists. Driving law proposals introduce a new hierarchy of road users, giving […]