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Holograms Are A Thing Of The Future… Or Are They?
Visions of the future are easy to mock once we’re in the future. Moon boots, flying cars, robots and dehydrated food were futuristic in film and TV from the 80s. But fast forward to 2024 and none of those things feature in our daily lives. Holograms are about as futuristic as it gets when predicting ... Read More
New Study Reveals ‘Worst’ Roads For Speeding Offences
New research has revealed the UK roads which have the most offences for speeding. The data found that some roads have a much higher incidence of speeding occurring than others, with the M6 Toll near Birmingham topping the list. Second came with the M61, with figures indicating that almost half of all drivers measured had ... Read More
When Clean Air Zones Strike Back…
Ever since Clean Air Zones (CAZs) were first introduced, there’s been opposition. While many vehicles are compliant and there’s nothing to be done, there has been an impact for many that has meant either avoiding certain routes or replacing vehicles. For fleets, that issue is amplified given how many vehicles are in operation each and ... Read More
Drug Driving Deaths Almost Triple In A Decade
A new report has revealed that the number of deaths due to drug driving on UK roads has increased in the last year. The longer-term picture is also a troubling one, with the number of collisions attributed to drug driving increasing by 170% in just under a decade. Data from the Department for Transport (DfT) ... Read More
Dazzling Isn’t Quite What We’re Aiming For…
One topic that’s constantly in the news right now is headlights… and their strength. That’s because research has found that more and more drivers are reporting problems with headlight glare in oncoming vehicles late at night. As we head into the winter months, it’s a valid concern – and there’s even going to be a ... Read More
Experts Call For End To ‘Temporary’ Pothole Repairs
Experts have called for an end to what’s known as ‘temporary’ pothole repairs, with more pothole-related breakdowns than ever being reported. Incidents including punctured, damaged suspensions and steering are being reported at an increasing rate, with this year’s figures sitting 2% higher than last year. As a result, many experts are calling for an end ... Read More
It’s Got A CD Player, Player, Player…
Once upon a time, cars came fully equipped with tape decks. When they were phased out, in came CD players and all was right with the world… Then came streaming and the need for the CD player in cars was gone. Or so we thought. Because despite the last new vehicles equipped with CD players ... Read More
Road Safety: Road Deaths Decrease In Latest Figures
The latest data from the Department for Transport (DfT) has shown that the total number of road fatalities decreased in 2023. There was a 5% decrease in the total figures as 1,624 people died in road traffic incidents, while the number of people who were killed or seriously injured remained broadly the same. In total, ... Read More
Imitation Is The Highest Form Of Flattery
When it comes to classic cars, some stand the test of time for all the right reasons. For the VW Beetle, that was truer than most… because it became a classic car while it was still in production. In fact, it has both the record for most vehicles sold in one single platform at 21.5 ... Read More
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