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Remote Driving From Abroad ‘Should Be Banned’ – Experts Say
A recent report advising the government has stated that the remote driving of vehicles in the UK whilst outside the country should be banned. It comes as autonomous commercial vehicles hit UK roads for the first time and trials continue as the potential for driverless vehicles becomes reality. But The Law Commission, which is an ... Read More
Fleets Warned Over Potential Registration Plate Fines…
Fleet owners are being urged to check the licence plates of their vehicles as new plates come into action. As of 1st March, the new ‘23’ licence plates have been rolled out, which means that motorists in England, Scotland and Wales will be seeing the plates on new vehicles. But the DVLA is also warning ... Read More
Investigation Launched Over Smart Motorway Software Failure
An investigation has been launched after a software failure affected significant portions of the smart motorway network. A power outage meant that signals and signs weren’t working properly and the stopped vehicle detection system, a crucial part of the all-lane-running smart motorway system, was down from 8.30-10.30am on 22nd February 2022. The system relies on ... Read More
No space to squeeze into your car? Just let the 9-year-old take the wheel!
We’ve all been there: You’ve parked your car in a multi-storey, headed off to the shops and upon return, you discover some unhelpful driver has parked so close to your car that it’s virtually impossible to squeeze between the vehicles and get behind the wheel. In that situation, most of us usually find a way… ... Read More
Rail cancellations result in more people switching to cars
According to the Office of Rail and Road, over the past 12 months, one out of every twenty-six trains in the UK was cancelled (not including cancellations due to strikes). In December, one in every twelve was cancelled – also excluding strike days. And now new research suggests that, as a result of all these ... Read More
Check out Dacia’s little joke at the expense of BMW’s heated seat subscriptions…
We always like a bit of friendly rivalry between car brands, and the latest snipe from one to another has left a smile on our faces! Maybe you remember BMW’s interesting new subscription offering from last summer? (For £15 a month, you can “subscribe” to a heated seat, although those hoping they could avoid paying ... Read More
Drivers shift towards short-term leases as economic uncertainty continues
New research suggests that a sizeable proportion of drivers prefer short-term vehicle leases to longer contracts, due to the greater financial flexibility they provide. A surprising 37% of respondents to a recent survey on personal financial commitments and car ownership said they preferred a short-term lease. Drivers less likely to sign three-year term leases What’s ... Read More
Was that REALLY the number one selling car in January?!
The stats are in, we’ve had the low-down on the UK’s best-selling cars in the first month of 2023 and we’re going to come right out and say it: The front-runner was a surprise. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders released the first monthly new car registrations figures for 2023 this week and it ... Read More
Should Drivers Face Tougher Seatbelt Rules?
A debate is emerging over the UK’s stance on punishments for drivers who don’t wear their seatbelts. Currently, drivers who are caught not wearing their seatbelts on the road can be fined up to £500, but there are calls from some experts to increase the severity of the maximum punishment. In fact, a recent study ... Read More
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