Electric vehicle drivers have been urged to plan their charging stops carefully ahead of the August Bank Holiday, as new research reveals significant gaps in ultra-rapid charging provision across some of Britain’s busiest motorways. With 17.6 million leisure journeys estimated to have taken place over last year’s August Bank Holiday weekend, a repeat this … [Read more...]
Vehicle key thefts surge by 4,500%
UK motorists warned as vehicle key thefts surge by 4,500% in 5 years. ChoiceQuote analysed Police Force data to reveal the most common stolen car parts across the UK London is the UK’s vehicle part theft capital, with nearly 300 thefts recorded for every 10,000 vehicles in the capital Vehicle key thefts surge by almost 4,500% in just 5 … [Read more...]
20 M road trips expected next weekend
RAC predicts a record-breaking 20m getaway trips will be made as the warm weather continues Between Friday August 28 and Monday August 31, the UK’s motorways and major roads could see the highest volume of traffic since the RAC’s records began in 2015. ‘Frantic Friday’ is likely to be mired in heavy traffic, with more trips planned compared to any day over … [Read more...]
De-select car sickness
TikTok videos are highlighting an unexpected downside to electric vehicles: travel sickness. One video, with over 10,000 likes and comments featuring a passenger saying "yes!!!! electric vehicles make me feel so travel sick!?", while another shows someone joking "The way I'm fighting for my LIFE anytime my Uber is a Tesla": The suspected culprit is … [Read more...]
Cross-pavement charging is step forward
More than 40% of UK households don't have access to off-street parking, meaning millions of drivers can't simply charge an electric vehicle on their driveway and while the UK's public charging network continues to expand, access to convenient and affordable charging still depends heavily on where you live. In fact, Vertu have identified that searches for … [Read more...]
EVs leading company choices, say Leasing Options
Business lease customers are increasingly turning to newer vehicle manufacturers, with the latest data from Leasing Options revealing that electric and hybrid-focused brands are making significant progress in the company car market. Furthermore, only three European brands are in their top ten list. The CHANGAN DEEPAL S07 accounted for 6.15% of all business … [Read more...]
Summer heightens road safety risks
Over the next couple months, many families will be making the most of the school summer holidays through travelling, day trips and seasonal activities. However, this period also brings increased traffic, higher numbers of pedestrians and more cyclists on the road; and consequently, heightens road safety risks during one of the busiest periods of the … [Read more...]
Drivers hit by annual £3.3 Billion bill in potholes
New research from Close Brothers Motor Finance reveals that potholes are costing drivers an estimated £3.3 billion in vehicle repairs every year, highlighting the financial strain poor road conditions are placing on motorists in the UK. The deteriorating state of Britain's roads is having a direct impact on the nation's drivers with almost … [Read more...]
Kiss & go charges amongst lowest in UK at Cardiff
Sixteen of the UK’s 20 busiest airports have increased the charges drivers face for dropping off passengers, with the average cost increasing by a third since last summer, new RAC analysis has found. But Cardiff-Wales Airport is one of the cheapest and still offers free parking for 20 mins in car park 2 a short walk from the terminal. In what is now a … [Read more...]
Easing the dreaded car sickness syndrome
About 14.1 million motorists will hit the road for holiday or day trips this month and next, the second-highest figure since it began tracking data in 2016. These long delays will mean millions of restless children, and many parents will turn to a phone or tablet to keep their children occupied. However, using tech in a moving vehicle is one of the … [Read more...]
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