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Fuel prices climb to new record highs
Statistics from data firm Experian Catalist show the average cost of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts on Wednesday was 168.2p.
Statistics from data firm Experian Catalist show the average cost of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts on Wednesday was 168.2p.
Petrol and diesel prices have reached record highs, according to new figures.
(more…)The RAC said this was due to increases in wholesale prices caused by efforts to reduce the importation of Russian diesel.
It is believed that the Insignia will be replaced by an electrified crossover with a raised ride height, though it will not be a full SUV.
The new series appears to have a large amount filmed in America, with the trio shown racing buggies through the alligator-infested swamps of Florida, drag racing ‘donks’ in Miami, and cruising around in a massive motorhome.
The Department for Transport (DfT) said utility companies will face financial penalties more easily for poor quality road works and leaving behind potholes.
Google has announced updates to Android Auto that will make it more user-friendly, as well as adaptable to all screen sizes.
Diesel prices have soared to a new record high despite the cut in fuel duty, figures show.
(more…)Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency figures show that 9.1 million vehicles on Britain’s roads have reached six figures on their odometers.
Electric powertrain conversions for classic cars are rising, with many people seeing them as a fantastic way to keep the community alive while remaining eco-conscious.
The average price paid for comprehensive motor insurance in the first quarter of the year was £416.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps declared he wants to “banish the boy racer” as he announced plans to deploy noise cameras to catch “rowdy drivers”.
Vehicles may only need to have an MOT test every two years under proposals being considered by the government to ease the UK’s cost of living crisis.
A poll of 2,498 drivers by the RAC indicated that 46% think it should take no longer than that to get going when the lights change.
It will still be illegal to use a phone behind the wheel.
This Sunday see’s the return of our Monthly Meets post COVID!
(more…)It follows on from a number of other car manufacturers that have also had to postpone operations in the country due to the ongoing Ukraine conflict
The free 12-month Roadside Assistance plan is provided by the RAC and not only covers breakdown recoveries, but also instances of punctures, lost keys, misfuelling and home starts.
As part of the plant upgrade, Vauxhall was looking for ways to repurpose the 50ft long hoses which had reached the end of their life for firefighting capabilities. Following conversations with nearby Chester Zoo, the hoses will now become a regular site in the zoo’s elephant and ape habitats, fulfilling a diverse range of uses.
Research found repair costs ranged from £37 to almost £1,796, with 64% of the 2,320 UK drivers surveyed saying they had had to pay out for repairs at some point over the past 12 months.