Tyres cost a lot of money and you could be wasting hundreds of pounds because of neglect. Holts have tips on how to increase tyre lifespan with five simple rules. Car tyres may be tough, but they still need replacing more regularly than almost any other component on your vehicle. There are, however, plenty of ways to extend the lifespan of your car’s … [Read more...]
Lesson learning EV event is underway
I'm fully charged and ready to go in this year's EV Rally! Bridgestone EMIA / Bridgestone Fleet Mobility and Webfleet are pioneers in sustainable mobility solutions, so to be with both teams on day 1 of this 1,200 rally means such a lot. Some of the biggest brands in sustainability are taking part, but I couldn't be in better - or safer hands than … [Read more...]
Use your car less and drive up bills and trouble
Cutting down on your car use and mileage might be a false economy in the long run, according to Vertu Motors. Cars provide convenience and freedom to motorists, but, with the current pinch on the cost of living, many Brits may be looking to cut down their mileage to save money. However, the experts at Vertu Motors have warned that car owners still need to … [Read more...]
Fleets warned over accelerated EV tyre wear
Fleet managers should be prepared for altered tyre wear rates on electric company cars and vans. As increasing numbers of fleets move to electric, the balance of SMR spend will alter, argues ATS Euromaster. EVs are expected to cost less to service, thanks in part to fewer moving parts and the absence of requirements such as oil changes, but tyre life … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: GWM Funky Cat 1st Edition
The UK’s electric car revolution is becoming a bloody affair. From initially resisting the new technology on cost grounds including writing off established investments in petrol and diesel engine technology and having to develop hybrid or pure electric powertrains, along with making tens of thousands of workers redundant, manufacturers have struggled to … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 March
European countries are failing to provide enough ev charging or hydrogen refuelling points for their aim to cut carbon emissions, according to vehicle makers. The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation agreed last week was welcome but “Already today, a lack of charging and refuelling stations is severely hampering the market uptake of zero-emission … [Read more...]
UK 1,200 miles e-rally will begin in Wales
Bridgestone’s pioneering EV tyre technologies will be brought to life in the most memorable style imaginable, after teaming up with the iconic EV Rally 2023 event across the UK and Ireland. The five-day, 1,200 mile ‘e-Rally’ will feature 50 electric vehicles stopping off at the five capital cities between 3 and 7 July and Bridgestone has agreed to be an … [Read more...]
Five tips to tip-toe through snow and over ice
With wintery conditions forecast across the UK this week, the experts at Bill Plant Driving School have five tips to help motorists drive safely in snow. 1 - Check your windscreen wipers Visibility is key in wintery conditions and you should make sure to double check your wipers are in working order before setting off on any journeys. You should check … [Read more...]
Pothole problems are spreading say RAC
RAC patrols attended nearly a quarter (23%) more breakdowns where potholes were likely to blame in the last three months of 2022 compared to the previous three months, show new RAC figures released to mark today’s National Pothole Day. The motoring services company’s roadside staff went out to an average of 20 breakdowns a day between October and the end of … [Read more...]
Pothole Mayhem: Top Tips from IAM RoadSmart
The snow and heavy rain that many of us experienced over the last month have left behind a trail of destruction with potholes filling our roads. Before the snow had cleared, social media was flooded with pictures and complaints of bathtub-sized holes. All big enough to cause serious damage to motorists. It’s estimated that it could cost more than £12 … [Read more...]
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