Drivers three times as likely to be breathalysed in December
As the countdown to Christmas begins, drivers are being warned they are nearly three times more likely to be breathalysed in December than a normal month.
Millions could be forced to alter parking habits if rules change
Millions of UK motorists may have to change the way they park if the government chooses to ban pavement parking, according to new research.
EU proposes fresh safety measures for new cars
The European Union has taken a step closer to announcing new legislation that makes a range of safety measures compulsory for new passenger cars, after the European Council agreed its position.
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Coca Cola Designated Driver Campaign – Buy One Get One Free Back for it’s 11th Year
For the 11th year in a row, Coca-Cola are bringing back their Designated Driver campaign.
Third of drivers would ‘brake test’ a tailgater
More than a third of drivers would ‘brake test’ a tailgater if they found one following them down the road, according to new research.
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The Grand Tour Season 3 Returns On 18 January, Watch The First Trailer Here
The Grand Tour returns to Amazon Prime on 18 January, and a new teaser trailer provides a wonderful glimpse of what to expect from the new episodes.
Insurers pay out record amounts thanks to tech and thefts
Data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) shows that insurers paid out a total of £6.4 billion to private motorists and personal injury claimants during the first nine months of 2018.
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Government launches two-year plan to improve road safety
The government has announced measures to tackle road rage and encourage mutual respect between road users as part of a two-year plan to improve road safety.
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Vauxhall Motors announces restructuring at Ellesmere Port
Today, Vauxhall Motors announced that it has entered into a 45-day consultation period with Trade Union and employee representatives to propose a restructuring of the Ellesmere Port Manufacturing Plant.
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MOT fail rate falls despite more stringent test
The MOT fail rate has fallen over the past six months, despite the introduction of tough new criteria in the summer.
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8 in 10 drivers struggle with ‘badly designed’ box junctions
Eight out of ten motorists will “struggle” to get through so-called ‘yellow box’ junctions without stopping, according to a new study.
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Teenager loses driver’s licence just 49 minutes after passing test in Germany
A teenager has lost his driving licence, just 49 minutes after passing his test.
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The most dangerous songs to drive to
The most dangerous songs to drive to have been revealed – and it’s bad news for fans of everyone from Green Day and The Killers to Miley Cyrus and Bruce Springsteen.
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Swansea is the road rage capital of the UK
A whopping 69% of drivers in Swansea have been affected by aggression on the roads, making it the UK’s road rage capital.
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Severn toll booth removal work warning for drivers
Motorists using will face lane closures, speed restrictions, and full closures overnight on stretches of both Severn Bridges while the work is carried out to remove the toll booths.
(more…)Ellesmere Port and Luton are once again under threat
Vauxhall’s two UK factories, in Ellesmere Port and Luton could be closed after Brexit, according to a report by Automotive News Europe.
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Police unveil new camera that can see what drivers are doing 1km away
Gloucestershie police have unveiled a camera which can see what motorists are doing from 1,000 metres away.
Fuel costs finally fall, but retailers aren’t ‘playing fair’
Fuel prices are finally falling after a long period of overpriced fuel, according to data from the RAC.
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British governing body MSA relaunches as motorsport UK
The Motor Sports Association, responsible for governing motorsport in the United Kingdom, has been renamed Motorsport UK and will look to promote the sport more as well as regulating.
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BBC to broadcast Formula E’s 2018/19 season live
Formula E’s 2018-19 season will be broadcast live on the BBC’s digital platforms, the championship has announced.