Driving confidence, shaped by experience and knowledge, supports safer driving by helping motorists make timely decisions, stay calm under pressure and navigate challenging situations. Car insurance experts at Uswitch recently surveyed 2,000 UK motorists to explore the situations that put their confidence to the test and the on-road experiences that most … [Read more...]
Wales passes the driving test with shortest delays
Wales is in the driving seat if you are a learner and want a quick test. While many UK learners are facing long waits and rising costs due to driving test delays, Wales stands out as the least affected region. Some areas, like Pembrokeshire, have average waits of less than a month, meaning learners can stay test-ready without piling on extra lessons or … [Read more...]
Headlight glare is more dangerous than ever
Almost one in five motorists (19%) have swerved out of the way to avoid headlight glare from an oncoming car. Research for January’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows 55% believe headlight glare makes driving at night feel more dangerous and 48% have had to slow or stop their car because of the issue. Also, 47% say it often takes their eyes several … [Read more...]
Longer learning plan praised
After the Department for Transport announced plans to consult on a minimum learning period for learner drivers including a potential three to six-month gap between theory and practical tests, many learners and parents are questioning what this could mean in practice. While the proposal has been framed around improving road safety, it also raises practical … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia EV4 GT-Line
The Kia EV4 is a landmark model for the brand and possibly the UK car market. The EV4 breaks new ground for Kia as the first zero emissions model made in their Slovakian factory and their first hatchback model to have an electric powertrain. Building on the success of the more utilitarian EV3 BEV, the new model is aimed at the markets for Hatchback and … [Read more...]
Post-code lottery where evs can plug in
Wales is leading the way with public charging points, according to the latest analysis. As EV ownership surges across the UK, new analysis from Dick Lovett reveals a potential problem in the country as areas are being left behind by charging infrastructure, creating regional 'EV deserts.' Dick Lovett analysed EV adoption and public charging data … [Read more...]
Welsh car group expands operations & jobs
Nathaniel Cars, a well-established, family-run automotive business founded and based in Bridgend, is set to significantly expand its operations with a loan of £4.7 million from Lombard and a £1.5m funding package from NatWest. The funding from NatWest has facilitated the creation of a fifth site for Nathaniel Cars, the largest for the business, which will … [Read more...]
Monte marks victorious Toyota Team’s tenth season
A new-look Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) will begin their 10th season of competition today when the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship opens with the Rallye Monte-Carlo 22-25 January. The championship tests cars, drivers and team members more than any other motorsports discipline. From the freezing snow to the desert heat, on every kind of … [Read more...]
New car-crime trends to be explained
The latest developments in crime affecting the used vehicle sector are the focus of the first Vehicle Remarketing Association member meeting of 2026. Taking place at epyx's Meriden offices tomorrow Thursday 22 January, it will cover topics including the rise of ghost plates, new trends in clocking, the spread of keyless theft, and how to improve your cyber … [Read more...]
Ifor Williams follows electric move
An iconic trailer maker has said it is "driving into the electric vehicle era" with a new generation of lighter and stronger trailers. Clwyd South MS and Welsh Government Transport Minister Ken Skates visited Ifor Williams Trailers to mark the UK launch of the new Tow-Max range. Originally rolled out in Scandinavia, it offers lightweight flatbed trailers … [Read more...]
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