Eye snatching is the term being applied to the increasing number of LED headlight thefts worth thousands of pounds for each unit. Thieves are increasingly targeting expensive models to hack out and disconnect the multi-lenses to be sold on the parts' black market, said Philip Swift, Technical Director at Claims Management and Adjusting. Europe's component … [Read more...]
Education
Cold comfort for EV drivers
With more drivers switching to EVs, many will experience the effects of cold or winter conditions for the first time and need to learn what to expect and do. Electric Vehicle experts at Electric Solar have warned that cold weather can damage your EV battery and travel range by 30%. As EV batteries are estimated to cost a staggering £7235 to replace, … [Read more...]
ACT in time to save a crash & life
As the leaves start to fall and the roads become more treacherous, TyreSafe has launched Tyre Safety Month 2024, featuring the ‘Caught in the ACT’ campaign. October has long been the focal point for TyreSafe’s efforts to promote road safety, and this year’s campaign promises to engage, educate and support behaviour change, as part of the charity’s vision to … [Read more...]
Plug-in hybrid pulls away with Towcar of the Year awards
The Volvo XC60 T6 Plug-in Hybrid AWD Plus has won this year’s overall trophy and been crowned Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2025. It also triumphed in the Caravan Weight over 1800kg Category, the Hybrid Towcars and Family Classes in the 42nd Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year Competition. The leisure vehicle industry’s original … [Read more...]
Call to review EV law in Britain & Europe
The National Franchised Dealers Association is urging the new Labour Government to meet with representatives of the automotive retail sector at the Labour Party Conference and do more to stimulate the market for electric vehicles. The NFDA’s is calling for action in three essential areas to support the industry’s growth and sustainability: 1. Stimulating … [Read more...]
Picking the best EV and keeping it powered
The International Drivers Association has taken a close look at which EVs can turn in the best battery-life performance to provide important knowledge before they buy a new EV. The move to electric vehicles is nothing short of a silent revolution on the streets of the European countries. With an increasing clamour for green transport alternatives, the … [Read more...]
Debate to accelerate over Wales’ 20mph default limit review
This month marks one year since the Labour Welsh Government introduced default 20mph speed limits across Wales, the same 20mph speed limit that the Welsh Government’s own Explanatory Memorandum said would cost the Welsh economy up to £8.9 billion. Since then, we saw the record breaking Senedd petition to scrap 20mph speed limits, the former Deputy Minister … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 September
The prices of both unleaded petrol and diesel at UK forecourts are now falling more quickly than at any other point in 2024 so far, with both fuels now nearly 7p cheaper than a month ago, RAC Fuel Watch analysis shows. As of Thursday 19 September, a litre of unleaded is being sold for 136.15p on average – down 5p since the start of September (141.26p) and … [Read more...]
Check your tyres, drivers warned
With summer well and truly over, drivers are being warned not to overlook regular tyre checks and avoid being caught out by worn or deflated tyres as autumn and then winter rolls in. Ahead of the coldest period of the year, deflated tyres pose a danger as they lose grip on the road surface in colder conditions. There’s also a financial risk for fleets … [Read more...]
Welsh Government dragging feet over active travel plans
Welsh Government active travel ambitions are ‘a long way from being achieved’, says Audit Wales in a new report. There's been increased spending through the Active Travel Fund but warned that headline active travel rates have not improved in recent years. It said that better evidence was needed to track progress and assess value for money. ‘Active travel’ … [Read more...]
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