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

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

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

New fleet registrations down by a third but can we really expect anything different?

Last month was the weakest October that the UK automotive industry has seen in nine years. The 140,945 new car registrations recorded this October were 10% lower than the average October throughout the last decade. Private sales accounted for just 60,422 registrations, while the fleet sector was responsible for 57% of the entire market, with 80,523 new ... Read More

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

Police chase thief proves why criminals aren’t ready for EVs just yet

Electric vehicles might be a hot topic at the moment, but there’s one man in Los Angeles who certainly won’t be making the switch any time soon. Afraid we don’t know his name, don’t really know anything about him in fact. Other than that he’s got some nerve. The man in question was involved in ... Read More