The long awaited jubilee bank holiday weekend is coming and with the chance to get away for a few days next week. However, it is important that motorists stay safe when getting away this bank holiday. The experts at National Scrap Car, have put together a few tips to help motorists safely get through the bank holiday rush. Popular places in Wales, the … [Read more...]
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Newest cars are safest, say Euro NCAP testers
All six vehicles in the most recent round of Euro NCAP testing announced today have achieved four or five-star ratings, offering a variety of safe options for drivers to choose. The fully electric Kia EV6, What Car? Car of the Year 2022 winner, was given a five-star Euro NCAP rating, with a strong 90% result in the Adult Occupant Protection category. It … [Read more...]
Lion Laboratories secures major breathalyser export order
The Welsh business which pioneered electronic breathalysers has secured a new contract with the Finnish Government. Lion Laboratories of Barry created the world’s first electronic machine to test suspected drink drivers in 1967 and has since produced hundreds of thousands which are used worldwide. Yesterday, Wales Economy Minister Vaughan Gething visited … [Read more...]
Accidents rising after lockdown ended
Accident figures have risen again following the end of lockdowns over the last two years. Latest Government figures provisionally indicate collisions are up along with fatalities and injuries. RAC research suggests there is a huge level of concern among drivers about the standard of driving on our roads, said RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes. “We … [Read more...]
‘Ghost drivers’ haunting UK roads
Thousands of foreign "ghost drivers" are haunting UK roads, and it's perfectly legal. They can even be driving with penalty points or be disqualified and no-one in the UK knows. Highlighting a strange loophole in the law, Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) is calling for all UK residents to keep the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency informed of … [Read more...]
Patient Welsh drivers example to rest of UK
Welsh drivers are among the most patient in Britain, according to a road safety poll for IAM RoadSmart. Just one in ten drivers in Wales admit to sounding their horn without proper reason but 56% of Londoners do it on a regular basis. Londoners are far more hot-headed while behind the wheel than drivers in any other region, the research … [Read more...]
How to steal a car for £1.53p
Step-by-step guides revealing how to steal cars and conduct vehicle scams are being sold by criminals on the internet's dark web. Select Car Leasing researched motoring related products listed on three popular marketplaces on the dark web to uncover the scams that criminals have in store for drivers in 2022. A step-by-step guide revealing how to steal … [Read more...]
Motorists are struggling as diesel hits record high
One in four motorists have struggled to afford the cost of driving in the past month, according to comparethemarket.com. The research, based on a national poll of 2,000 motorists, found one in three drivers (33%) is worried that they won't be able to cover the cost of driving in the coming weeks. Driving has become increasingly unaffordable, as 84% of … [Read more...]
Rural Welsh less likely to make EV switch
Research by NFU Mutual, one of the UK’s leading mutual insurers, reveals that 45% of Brits would not consider buying an electric vehicle (EV) in the next 10 years, with battery range, lack of charging infrastructure and charging time among key worries. The insurer, which offers insurance tailored to electric vehicle (EV) owners, carried out a survey of … [Read more...]
Nissan Qashqai cleans up in latest safety tests
The latest round of Euro NCAP results feature assessment of four new cars with ‘Level 2’ Assisted Driving systems. The Nissan Qashqai, the What Car? Safety Award winner for 2022, continues to pave the way for accessible safety, scoring 74% for assistance competence and 93% for safety back-up. Its ProPilot system provides a good and balanced level of driver … [Read more...]
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