INEOS Automotive becomes part of a portfolio of 45 carmakers in the UK that have so far pledged their adherence to The Motor Ombudsman’s Chartered Trading Standards Institute best practice, and to going beyond the standards required by law with regards to the provision of new vehicles and new car warranties. The 4X4 maker’s accreditation under the Vehicle … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
Holidaymakers boost 20mph fines
Motorists have been paying the price for exceeding the 20mph default urban speed limit in Wales in the last ten months with 11,065 fines dished out in south and mid Wales and 1,787 in North Wales. Although the Welsh Government implemented the controversial low limit at a cost of £35M and attracted nearly 500,000 signatures on a petition calling for its … [Read more...]
Advanced safety cameras look inside vehicles
A new generation of road safety cameras which peer inside a vehicle are being rolled out after trials across Britain. The system was developed in Australia and dramatically cut accidents caused by drivers using mobile phones and other devices so the Acusensus twin cameras were tested by police in Durham, Greater Manchester Police, Humberside, Staffordshire, … [Read more...]
Add more for less and get a lower premium
Young motorists aged under 25 could save up to £281 on their car insurance by adding an experienced named driver to their policy, said Compare the Market. It reveals the typical premium for a young driver is £1,859 with an additional named motorist on the policy. Without any other named drivers on the policy, the average premium for a young person is … [Read more...]
Wish list to put the wheels under UK economy
Following last week's General Election, the automotive sector has written its wish-list for the new Labour Government and what it sees as priorities to boost sales and the economy on wheels. The RAC is calling for the new Labour Government to urgently tackle the most pressing concerns of the UK’s 40m motorists in its new transport policy. The poor state … [Read more...]
Know your fine lines or pay the fines
Dubbed ‘Britain’s most bonkers’ road markings, North Somerset’s infamous wiggly road markings have finally been removed – costing an additional £425,000 on top of the initial £1.357m invested in the seaside regeneration scheme. Understandably, drivers were perplexed at the bizarre road markings. However, they aren’t the only road markings causing … [Read more...]
Go.Compare reports falling premiums
Go.Compare car insurance says car insurance costs are beginning to fall, with the average insurance premium now at £447. The comparison website’s latest price index has revealed that even though the average cost of car insurance fell by £18 in the last quarter - from £465 to £447 - prices are still up on 2023 figures, with the average policy costing £343 … [Read more...]
Expert insights on parties’ plans for drivers
With the UK General Election 2024 around the corner, each of the political parties battle for your vote. Manifestos can be as long as 136 pages, and weekly live television debates add to the complexity, making it challenging to keep track of each party’s initiatives and promises. In fact, many people are even debating over who they vote for with search … [Read more...]
JLR recalls over engine fire risk
Jaguar Land Rover North America, is recalling certain 2024 Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles over a possible engine fire risk. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment which could ignite on exhaust or other hot components when running and covers about 2,000 models. The issue … [Read more...]
Newlines 1 July
Cardiff risks losing major concert and sporting events because the road and rail network cannot cope with heavy demand, say Welsh Conservatives. There were 19 miles of traffic jams on the M4 before the Foo Fighters concert and rail services were jammed by broken down equipment on main lines while city streets were filled with motorists looking for places … [Read more...]
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