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Is this the most cost-effective way to police speeding and improve safety?
What would irritate you more? A bleeping light on your dashboard that went off every time you went above the speed limit? Or an accelerator pedal that became unresponsive if you did the same thing? Because these are two serious contending technology options to help curb speeding in Europe – and it’s up for debate ... Read More
Study reveals worst maintained roads in the country
How often do you go down a pothole in your car, shake your fist at the road and vow to do something about it? The number of times I’ve thought about writing to my local council about the state of the roads around here doesn’t bear thinking about. The number of times I’ve actually done ... Read More
Heavy vehicle scrappage scheme promises solution to small fleets ahead of new emissions restrictions
Early next year, emissions regulations are getting tighter in London. On March 1st 2021, stricter standards for the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) will come into force. To help small businesses switch non-compliant fleets for greener vehicles ahead of the changes, the Government has launched a new scrappage scheme specifically aimed at heavy vehicles. Under the ... Read More
Welsh family car receives surprise visit from terrifying bogeyman (sort of)
Most of us remember the “run-and-jump” into the bed of our youths. You know, to stop the monsters from grabbing your legs. Obviously. But we all left that behind years ago, right? As an adult, we're able to sleep pretty soundly at night, without worrying about the bogeyman lurking under the bed. (Mostly, anyway.) But what would ... Read More
New internal combustion engines to go before 2030 as Government announces post-pandemic sustainability plan
This Autumn, the Government is expected to announce that sales of all new cars with an internal combustion engine will be banned from 2030, ten years earlier than previously promised. The move is part of the Government’s strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and will play a role in the UK’s post-pandemic economic ... Read More
Uber promises all-electric fleet by 2040 – but is it really such a big deal?
Uber’s been in the press again this week. Not for dodgy tax schemes or short-changing drivers… Thankfully not because of harassment claims either. This time, they’ve made headlines by hopping on the EV bandwagon and making a seemingly bold promise. See, they’ve pledged to have an all-electric fleet by 2040. Click here to read the ... Read More
Will Your Fleet Land Points On YOUR Licence?!
Have you ever read the Road Traffic Act of 1988/1991 in all its detail? We’re willing to bet you haven’t, and if you tried, there’s a decent chance you fell asleep during the task. Reading pages and pages of laws isn’t exactly at the top of most people’s bucket lists, but there’s a good reason ... Read More
Waging war against waste! Farmer returns hundreds of dumped tyres to regretful fly-tipper’s front lawn
You’re driving along a country road. Beautiful scenery, a treat for the senses. Windows down, lost in your own thoughts, not a care in the world. It should be a perfect afternoon. Then you spot them. Twenty bin bags dumped on the side of the road. Perhaps a sofa or an old armchair too. The ... Read More
WhatsApp scammers provide “legit” driving licences for just £600 – without you needing to take a test (and no, they’re not really legit)
Struggling to pass your driving test? Doesn’t matter anymore. Turns out you can get a full licence anyway – signed, sealed and delivered for a mere £600. No need to even show up for the test. You’ll be on the DVLA’s database and everything. Not. But that’s the line that a new group of social ... Read More
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