Drink driving is bad enough, but drink driving a car that’s missing its front tire is a different ball game altogether.
(more…)Motoring
Several cars stolen as owners left them to defrost
Police are warning about so-called “frost-jacking” car thieves after Gwnet police received reports of several cars being stolen in a matter of minutes.
(more…)Awards
Vauxhall Insignia retains Upper Medium Car of the Year at Company Car Today CCT100 Awards
The Vauxhall Insignia has been awarded the title of Upper Medium Car of the Year for the second year running at Company Car Today’s CCT100 Awards.
Blog Post
Police Pursue Mobility Scooter along A470
It’s one thing to drive a mobility scooter down to the supermarket, but it’s an entirely different one if you take it out on a dual carriageway.
Blog Post
Black Overtakes White as Most Popular Colour
Grey overtook black as the UK’s favourite new car colour in 2018, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
(more…)Blog Post
Vauxhall’s All-New Combo Cargo Reaches 4,000 Orders
The all-new Vauxhall Combo Cargo is off to a flying start, with over 4,000 orders taken since the van’s launch in September 2018.
(more…)Motoring
Third of motorists don’t understand insurance payouts
Drivers face a financial shock if their car is written off or stolen, particularly if their car is bought using a finance deal.
Blog Post
Police Looking For Thug Who Stole The Lights Off a Police Car
Police in Sutherland, are looking for a man who stole the blue lights off a police car, and then casually walked away with them.
(more…)Green
New roads should prioritise cyclists and pedestrians
Pedestrians, cyclists and public transport should be given priority over cars when roads are built or upgraded, to encourage more physical activity, the NICE the UK’s health watchdog has said.
(more…)Blog Post
Vauxhall Tops Scottish Charts For 11th Year Running
Vauxhall was the largest selling manufacturer in Scotland in 2018, according to figures released today by the Scottish Motor Trade Association. The manufacturer has been number one in the region for the last 11 years.
Blog Post
CO2 emissions rocket as car buyers ditch diesel
The continued backlash against diesel is causing CO2 emissions to rise, according to new data published today.
Blog Post
Clean your plate before every journey and avoid a £1000 fine, urges GEM
Drivers are being warned to keep their number plates clean this winter or face the possibility of a four-figure fine.
(more…)Blog Post
Robots to fix underground pipes and help cut roadworks
The government is investing more than £7 million on the development of robots that it hopes will cut roadworks and reduce congestion.
(more…)Blog Post
Experts believe sales of internal combustion engine cars peaked in 2018
Many of the large automotive manufacturers are already adopting electrification as a way to improve the efficiency of their cars.
Blog Post
Petrol prices are 8p ‘too high’, says RAC
The average litre of petrol is still around 8p per litre too expensive, despite fuel prices falling in December.
Blog Post
New law could see car insurance premiums fall
A new law has been passed that is expected to help reduce consumers’ car insurance premiums.
(more…)Blog Post
More than half a million potholes reported to councils last year
More than half a million potholes were reported by members of the public to local authorities for repair last year, according to new research.
(more…)Blog Post
Number of cars off the road hit a record high in 2018
The number of cars declared off the road with a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) has risen dramatically over the last 10 years.
(more…)Blog Post
One in five thinks drink-driving is acceptable if you ‘feel fine’
Almost a fifth of motorists believe it’s sometimes acceptable to drink-drive, as long as you “feel fine”.
(more…)Blog Post
London mayor: Formula 1 race in the capital ‘should be possible’
A grand Prix in London has been little more than a pipe dream for several years but it is an option F1 owner Liberty Media has continued to explore.
(more…)