Aged 18-24? You’re twice as likely to hitch a lift with drivers using handheld phones. (more…)
Majority of motorists don’t understand upcoming diesel tax rules
A staggering 87% of motorists don’t understand the new tax rules for diesel cars being introduced in April, according to a new survey.
Insurance claims hit record levels
The average cost of British car insurance claims hit record levels in 2017, despite a slight fall in the number of personal injury claims made. (more…)
2019 Mokka X Spied, Gets PSA Underpinnings
The Mokka X has been around in its current form since 2016, so a complete reboot has been on the cards for quite some time. (more…)
Carmakers could restrict sales of polluting cars to meet EU regs
The diesel sales slump is forcing some manufacturers to rethink what they’re selling – European Union regulations are coming in 2020/21 that will see carmakers penalised for going over an average of 95g/km CO2 emissions among new cars sold. (more…)
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Jeremy Clarkson Fires Back Against Daily Mail’s The Grand Tour Rumors
After a report surfaced stating that Amazon has yet to pick up The Grand Tour for a fourth season and making it sound like it won’t happen, Jeremy Clarkson, one of the hosts, took to Twitter to set things rights. (more…)
‘Beast from the East’ cost insurers an estimated £35 million
Last week’s cold weather is estimated to have caused tens of thousands of accidents and potentially cost insurers more than £35 million. (more…)
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The Grand Tour looks to axed after series three
The Grand Tour has reportedly been axed after just three seasons.
RAC predicts ‘pothole plague’ after the Beast from the East
Last week’s cold snap could further worsen the state of Britain’s torn asphalt and trigger a ‘pothole plague’, according to the RAC. (more…)
26,000 caught using phones while driving since new penalties
More than 26,000 drivers have been caught using handheld phones at the wheel in the 12 months since stricter penalties were introduced last March. (more…)
Vauxhall Corsa Van retains title at Business Van of the Year Awards
Vauxhall’s Corsavan has scooped the Best Small Delivery Van at the Business Van of the Year Awards for another year. The Corsavan beat its rivals in this sector, suiting business drivers that need a vehicle suitable for delivering small packages.
Vauxhall Grandland X Now Available With Intelligrip
Vauxhall has introduced its fully-electronic IntelliGrip traction control system on the all-new Grandland X SUV, ensuring the vehicle always remains stable on any surface.
Government to review driving laws to cope with autonomous cars
The government has commissioned a review of driving laws in preparation for the arrival of fully autonomous vehicles. (more…)
PSA needs clarity on Brexit to make plant decision
PSA Group has joined Ford Motor and Jaguar Land Rover in calling on the UK government to clear up uncertainty around Brexit, before the French automaker can make decisions over the future of its Vauxhall plant in Ellesmere Port.
UK driving licences could become invalid in EU countries after Brexit
British motorists travelling to EU countries could face difficulties following Brexit, after European Commission documents highlighted the UK’s departure from the European Union could see an end to the “mutual recognition” of UK driving licences. (more…)
AA wants fuel duty ring fenced to help fix local roads
The AA is calling on the government to ring-fence a proportion of fuel duty for road surface improvements after it found that motorists think local roads are not well maintained. (more…)
PSA and Qualcomm advance C-V2X testing for communication between vehicles
Groupe PSA and Qualcomm have announced advancements in Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) communication technology testing. (more…)
‘Worrying’ number of drivers fail to carry out basic car safety checks
Motorists who fail to carry out basic safety checks on their vehicles over winter face “potentially disastrous” consequences, the RAC has warned.
Vauxhall Celebrates 25 Years Of Heritage Centre at Upcoming Open Day
On Sunday, June 10 Vauxhall Motors will open the doors to its world-renowned Heritage Centre in Luton, which this year celebrates its first quarter-century. (more…)
Top Gear Trio Play Outlaws With V8 Supercars Chased By Ken Block
The very first episode of Top Gear’s Series 25 will include the three hosts taking on Ken Block in a V8 police chase that’s supposed to hark back to the days when privateers illegally produced alcohol, aka moonshine. (more…)