Motoring
Speeding was up in 2020 as ‘drivers took advantage of quieter roads’
The number of vehicles exceeding the speed limit increased last year as drivers took advantage of lower traffic levels.
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MOT garages pass nearly one in seven vehicles that should have failed
Close to one in seven vehicles that passed their MOT last year should have failed, according to a new investigation.
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1 million UK vehicles won’t be compatible with new petrol
From September the government is changing the standard petrol that will be available from E5 to E10, and around 1 million vehicles in the UK are not compatible with the new fuel.
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Corsa-e Rally
Opel Corsa-e Rally Electrifies Rallying
The victory of Frenchman Laurent Pellier and his co-driver Thierry Salva from the Saintéloc Racing team marked the successful premiere of the world’s first electric rally one-make cup, the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup, at the “ADAC Rallye Stemweder Berg”.
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Majority of motorists are not aware tyres have ratings for grip, efficiency and noise
Tyre retailers are legally required to apply stickers with ratings for their products, but new research suggests many consumers are unaware that these exist.
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Drink driving is the most common reason UK motorists lose their licence
The most common reason for motorists in the UK to lose their licence is drink driving according to new research.
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Price of petrol hit a two-year high
Motorists are being warned to expect petrol prices to rise even further after reaching a two-year high.
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Petrol prices soar to the highest level in nearly two years
The cost of filling up a typical 55 litre petrol family car has since risen by around £13, PA has revealed, with petrol prices reaching a two-year high.
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DVLA staff begin strike over Covid-related safety
Hundreds of workers at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency have launched fresh industrial action in a long-running dispute over Covid-related safety.
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Motorists set to make insurance savings as new whiplash claims portal launches
Motorists across England and Wales are set to collectively make over £1 billion-worth of savings as new rules on whiplash claims come into force.
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Higher insurance premiums for loyal customers banned by regulator
New rules are to be introduced to stop car and home insurers from imposing so-called loyalty penalties on customers, the financial watchdog has announced.
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Petrol price hits a 20-month high as lockdown restrictions ease
Petrol prices have reached their highest figure in 20 months as UK motorists begin hitting the road following the easing of lockdown restrictions.
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Government urged to make seatbelt offences punishable with points
Seatbelt offences should come with penalty points on a driver’s licence, according to a road safety charity.
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The new tyre labeling system explained
Tyres are arguably the most important aspect of your car, as they’re the only things connecting you with the road.
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Record rise in pothole breakdowns as roads ‘resemble the surface of the moon’
The RAC said many roads “resemble the surface of the moon” after receiving 4,694 call-outs for vehicles likely damaged by potholes between January and March.
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New online-only car auction site launches with celebrity backing
A new online-only car auction site has launched, promising free listings for everything including classic cars, race cars, supercars and motorbikes.
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Fuel prices return to pre-pandemic levels ahead of Easter weekend
Rising fuel prices have reached pre-pandemic levels, hitting drivers venturing out on the roads over Easter.
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Number of motorists missing MOT renewal by more than three weeks tripled in the past six months
Motorists are waiting longer to sort an MOT renewal than this time last year, following government extensions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Motorists would back using speed cameras to catch tax and insurance cheats
A road safety charity is calling on the police to take note of the overwhelming support for using cameras to catch motorists flouting driving legislation.
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50mph speed limit on M4 around Newport set go live on March 15
The permanent 50mph limit with average speed enforcement between junctions 24 and 28 on the M4 around Newport will go live on Monday, March 15th.
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