Britain’s new car market grew 11.7% in July with 156,571 units registered, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Although compared with a relatively weak July last year, the performance marks an eighth consecutive month of growth as the market continues its longer-term recovery towards pre-Covid levels. Registrations in Wales rose … [Read more...]
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Motorcycle thefts drop, but don’t be complacent, say Anglo Scottish
New data obtained via Freedom of Information requests has revealed Britain’s most-stolen motorbike models, as well as the regions that are most at risk of motorbike theft. Long story short: if you’re thinking of investing in improved security, don’t wait around. How many bikes were reported stolen across the UK over the last 12 months? Requests … [Read more...]
Society will be hit by a ‘driveway divide’, says New AutoMotive
New AutoMotive analysis quantifies the unfair tax burden on drivers without off-street parking - and why DESNZ and Ofgem must not leave this problem to the Treasury. Following Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first major policy announcement to slash VAT on domestic electricity from 5% to zero, New AutoMotive has published a new briefing detailing exactly what … [Read more...]
De-select car sickness
TikTok videos are highlighting an unexpected downside to electric vehicles: travel sickness. One video, with over 10,000 likes and comments featuring a passenger saying "yes!!!! electric vehicles make me feel so travel sick!?", while another shows someone joking "The way I'm fighting for my LIFE anytime my Uber is a Tesla": The suspected culprit is … [Read more...]
Cross-pavement charging is step forward
More than 40% of UK households don't have access to off-street parking, meaning millions of drivers can't simply charge an electric vehicle on their driveway and while the UK's public charging network continues to expand, access to convenient and affordable charging still depends heavily on where you live. In fact, Vertu have identified that searches for … [Read more...]
Summer heightens road safety risks
Over the next couple months, many families will be making the most of the school summer holidays through travelling, day trips and seasonal activities. However, this period also brings increased traffic, higher numbers of pedestrians and more cyclists on the road; and consequently, heightens road safety risks during one of the busiest periods of the … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 July
Cyclists and communities across Wales will benefit from £4.5m of new Welsh Government investment in cycling tourism infrastructure, as part of wider work designed to leave a lasting health, sporting and economic legacy from the Tour de France Grand Départ arriving in Wales in 2027. The Tour de France will be free to spectate and is expected to bring over … [Read more...]
Drivers hit by annual £3.3 Billion bill in potholes
New research from Close Brothers Motor Finance reveals that potholes are costing drivers an estimated £3.3 billion in vehicle repairs every year, highlighting the financial strain poor road conditions are placing on motorists in the UK. The deteriorating state of Britain's roads is having a direct impact on the nation's drivers with almost … [Read more...]
Overloading carries big fines, warn Dick Lovett
Dick Lovett is warning UK drivers over the school summer holidays that overpacking their cars could leave them facing £300+ fines and invalid insurance, with more than half admitting they would drive with dangerously reduced rear visibility. As millions begin their journeys to holiday homes, beaches and foreign holidays via ferries and tunnels, motoring … [Read more...]
Easing the dreaded car sickness syndrome
About 14.1 million motorists will hit the road for holiday or day trips this month and next, the second-highest figure since it began tracking data in 2016. These long delays will mean millions of restless children, and many parents will turn to a phone or tablet to keep their children occupied. However, using tech in a moving vehicle is one of the … [Read more...]
