A mobile phone driving offence has been recorded every 17 minutes since 2023, according to new FOI data obtained by Marshall Motor Group. Figures from 30 UK police forces show 92,333 offences were recorded between 2023 and 2025, equivalent to around 84 every day across the period. The data shows 30,142 offences were recorded in 2023, 32,172 … [Read more...]
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Road closures threat to autumn getaways, say GM Rides
Road closures could disrupt journeys to six UK airports if you're heading for some autumn sun, GM Rides highlights motorway closures, overnight diversions and airport access-road works passengers should check before setting off Passengers travelling through Heathrow, Birmingham, Gatwick, Manchester, Luton and Belfast International this October are being … [Read more...]
Motoring Art at its best
A spectacular motoring art exhibition returns to London from 28 to 31 October and will feature glorious interpretations of cars, motorsport and racing drivers, including works by many new young talents alongside established world-renowned artists. Now in its 12th year, the Royal Automobile Club’s Art of Motoring exhibition will be hosted at the prestigious … [Read more...]
Time to get a grip on tyre safety
Autumn brings wetter roads and colder temperatures, so motorists are being urged to check the condition of their tyres to ensure they are prepared for the months ahead. It's worth considering one in five breakdowns on UK motorways and major A-roads are caused by faulty tyres. With October marking Tyre Safety Month, Nick Hanley, Managing Director … [Read more...]
Multi-million pound schemes for M4 and Menai Bridge
A go-ahead for a third Menai crossing and plans for remodelling three major motorway junctions on the M4 around Newport at a cost of hundreds of millions of pounds were announced today. Addressing the Senedd, Deputy Minister for Transport, Mark Hooper, set out action that will be taken now, alongside longer-term solutions. The review into the Menai … [Read more...]
Cardiff researchers linking smart vehicles and cities
Smart vehicles could do far more than transport people, according to new research from Cardiff Metropolitan University which shows how their computing power, sensors, connectivity and batteries could help cities become smarter, greener and more responsive. Researchers from Cardiff Met, working with colleagues from Cardiff University, … [Read more...]
Electric cars get a big boost
UK vehicle dealerships are experiencing an acceleration in electric vehicle demand with customer enquiries, vehicle purchases, and finance applications gathering pace over the past 12 months. New dealer research from Close Brothers Motor Finance (CBMF) reveals that more than eight in 10 dealerships stocking electric vehicles have experienced an increase in … [Read more...]
Automatics overtaking manuals say dealers
More than half of dealers say they “always” now buy automatic cars over manuals where there is a choice, new research shows. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker reports 57% believe an increasing number of customers will only buy automatics and 43% want to meet the needs of younger drivers who have automatic-only licences. Also, 43% point out automatics … [Read more...]
Lessons to learn after test changes
More than 5.2 million practical driving test appointments have been changed since the beginning of 2023, according to new Freedom of Information data obtained by cinch, the UK’s biggest online used car retailer. New figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency show 5,207,297 appointments were changed between January 2023 and March 2026, … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Isuzu D Max EV
Isuzu is Japan’s oldest motor manufacturer with more than a century of experience and it has been the slowest to move into the electrical age. Its progress may appear to resemble an ice-berg on the move but the fact is, like that big lump of frozen water, you ignore it at your peril. While other manufacturers compromised carrying capacity and capability … [Read more...]
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