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Is It A Car, Is It A Bike, No… It’s Both
Who doesn’t love a multi-purpose vehicle? A flying car a-la Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or an amphibious vehicle straight out of James Bond are the dream vehicles… And that’s without even delving into the world of talking cars or time travelling cars. But this vehicle is a little bit less multi-purpose and a little more ... Read More
Fleet Drivers: Average Distance Per Incident Decreases
Fleet drivers are covering fewer miles between collisions, a new study has found. The research looked at the total distance driven by fleet drivers in the UK, including truck, taxi and van operators, and compared it with the total number of collisions in the UK. It found that the total miles driven per collision ... Read More
Supercars, Helicopters And Fireworks Don’t Mix…
In news that will surprise nobody, supercars and fireworks are a pretty dangerous combination. Why is this news, you ask? Well, a YouTuber, Alex Choi, has been charged following a video he posted where he shot fireworks from a helicopter at a Lamborghini. Given how ludicrous it sounds, it’s a miracle the content idea ever ... Read More
Petrol And Diesel Ban: Could 2030 Deadline Be Back On The Table?
With a general election looming in just a few weeks, the debate about the ban on the production of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles has resurfaced. The deadline was pushed back from 2030 to 2035 in the UK by the government, which prompted ire from manufacturers but also gave fleets a reprieve on electrifying ... Read More
Giraffe Theft Auto
Despite its prominence around the world as that video game series, Grand Theft Auto is a pretty serious offence. Of course, taking a vehicle without consent is how the charge is better known in the UK, but in the US, GTA is not just a video game. But in a bizarre turn of events in ... Read More
‘Blocked’ Road Signs Causing Issues for Drivers
Road signs being blocked by trees, plants and other vegetation are causing issues for drivers, according to a new study. The report found that 42% of drivers have accidentally broken speed limits because of road signs being blocked by overgrown plants and trees. Of course, as ever with studies of this type, it’s worth considering ... Read More
A Vehicle That’s Comfy On The Outside?
Anyone who spends any significant amount of time driving will know just how much difference being comfortable can make. If you’re fortunate enough to have heated seats or a heated steering wheel in the winter… you’re living in serious comfort. Now, comfort is usually reserved for the interior of vehicles, with good reason. But what ... Read More
Aggressive Driving and Poor Driving Habits Increasing, Drivers Say
Poor driving habits and instances of aggressive driving are increasing, according to a recent study of drivers. The research polled more than 12,000 drivers, asking them about incidents on the road, finding that 55% of those polled believe tailgating is getting worse, with more than half (52%) also saying middle lane hogging is on the ... Read More
Is It A Car? Is It A Van? Is It A Train? No, It’s…
I’ve always been a fan of multi-purpose vehicles. Amphibious vehicles and flying vehicles have been the obsession of sci-fi and spy films for longer than I can remember… Just think of James Bond films or Back to the Future. But in reality, we’re about as close to seeing a flying vehicle or an affordable ... Read More
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