“Range anxiety” and the race towards electrification

“Range anxiety” and the race towards electrification

The Competition Regulator is due to conduct research into drivers’ “range anxiety” to establish whether the electric vehicle (EV) charging sector is meeting consumer needs. The news comes after a couple from Kent took nine hours to complete a 130-mile journey home from Bournemouth because of charging issues. Hours added to electric journeys After the ... Read More
 
Flip flops driving myth (and others) finally debunked!

Flip flops driving myth (and others) finally debunked!

I’m a fair few years into my driving career now, and I’m pleased to say that so far I’ve done pretty well with keeping on the right side of the law. Don’t eat behind the wheel, always keep my shoes on and certainly never drive in flip flops. A decent, law-abiding citizen, me. Only, I’ve ... Read More
 
Is the UK car industry on the brink of a £55bn hit?

Is the UK car industry on the brink of a £55bn hit?

At the end of what we’d probably all agree has been a fairly disastrous year for the UK’s economy, there’s now an even greater threat looming over the country than the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. Within the next few weeks, days even, we’ll find out if we’re leaving the EU without a deal. It’s ... Read More
 
Would phased driving licences save lives?

Would phased driving licences save lives?

Increasing unemployment levels have put paid to Government plans for graduated driving licences. Until recently, the Government was considering a new structure to the driving licensing system which would see a cascading number of tighter restrictions placed upon newly qualified drivers. Measures would aim to combat the higher driving risk of newbies, making British roads ... Read More
 
Will this potential deterrent for number plate offences actually work?

Will this potential deterrent for number plate offences actually work?

Most people have their own choice word to describe those inconsiderate drivers who fly down your road at twice the speed limit. Mine begins with “T”. And unsurprisingly, there’s a correlation between the antisocial driving and number plate offences. You know the sort of thing, where the number plate’s obscured or there’s a digit missing. ... Read More
 
Tougher rules expected for phone use while driving

Tougher rules expected for phone use while driving

Did you know it’s not illegal for you to take a photo or make a video call at the wheel? Surprising, we know. Thankfully, it turns out that we’re not the only ones who think this might be a bit of an oversight. The government’s launched a consultation to pinpoint the best ways to tighten ... Read More
 
Tougher consequences for 12-point licence offenders

Tougher consequences for 12-point licence offenders

If you thought that getting 12 points on your licence meant you’d automatically receive a driving ban, think again. Earlier this year, the DVLA released statistics that showed that more than 9,000 drivers continued to drive on British roads, despite having at least 12 points on their licences. Turns out there’s a simple loophole, and ... Read More
 
Are fuel prices about to drop again thanks to Lockdown 2?

Are fuel prices about to drop again thanks to Lockdown 2?

Here we go again. It’s day two of Lockdown 2, the sequel nobody wanted, and some things are feeling awfully familiar. I popped into Sainsbury’s yesterday and witnessed the empty loo roll shelves for myself. I mean, really? Sure, there are some new small graces that we can be thankful for this time around. Nurseries and ... Read More
 
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