Analysts say carmakers will miss UK Government ZEV mandate targets by 346,000 units in three years unless ‘major consumer concerns’ are addressed. That is according to Cox Automotive in its latest Insight Quarterly report which backs up studies by Regit that found that several key blockers remain in place stunting mainstream EV adoption among UK car buyers. All of the issues revolve around cost; … [Read more...]
Get full marks for your half-term getaway
With half-term just around the corner, many Brits are likely planning road trips and getaways to explore exciting destinations with their family, but sadly many will spend time broken down at the roadside after failing to make some essential checks before setting off. While these adventures offer the excitement of discovering new places, long journeys come with the risk of car trouble far from … [Read more...]
Excessive speeding drivers caught by Police
Almost half of UK police forces (48%) have caught motorists driving over 90mph on 30mph roads – more than three times the speed limit, new data analysed by the RAC reveals. A Freedom of Information request to the UK’s 45 police forces also found that of the 40 with data, almost all (90%) had clocked people driving at 60mph – more than twice the limit – on these roads. North Wales Police … [Read more...]
Fleets urged to support Wales’ 20mph default
Fleets should consider backing calls for much wider use of 20mph speed limits in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland after initial results from Wales showed a “dramatic” reduction in road casualties. New figures for the third quarter of 2024 just published by the Welsh Government show 100 fewer causalities on urban roads compared to the same period in 2023, which was before the country … [Read more...]
MG leads the BEV charge in Wales
As the charging network grows, Wales is taking to pure electric vehicles. Enthusiastic and helpful dealers are driving the move from internal combustion engines to pure electric cars. Incentives such as free or cut-price home charging boxes are being taken up and local councils throughout Wales are installing or permitting companies to fit more on-street charge-points. Stores and retail parks … [Read more...]
EV drivers’ weather warning & tips, The Electric Car Scheme
Some electric car drivers will be facing their first winter and here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your vehicle and charge. The UK has already been hit with multiple waves of icy weather this winter, with the trend expected to continue throughout February. In fact, many forecasters are predicting temperatures well below freezing to grip almost the entire country in the … [Read more...]
Car insurance premiums slipping down 23%
The average cost of car insurance has declined by £221 (23%) year-on-year, according to new Premium Drivers research from Compare the Market. The average premium fell to £729 in December 2024, compared to £950 in December 2023. It is the cheapest monthly average premium since May 2023 when the average was £718. The drop in average premiums may in part be due to a stabilisation in the cost of … [Read more...]
£25 Million spend on Welsh roads & more to come
Welsh Government will begin repairing some 30,000 potholes on 62 miles of motorways and main roads in April, but it's already been criticised as inadequate. The £25 million announced to repair roads across Wales does not represent the longer-term strategy and funding model needed to reinforce the UK's transport infrastructure, according to business group Logistics UK. Speaking after the … [Read more...]
Wales’ fuel prices rising again says RAC
The price of petrol and diesel has risen for the fourth straight month, making unleaded 5p a litre more expensive than it was at the start of October and diesel 6p more, says RAC Fuel Watch. Petrol went up 2p a litre in January to an average of 139p (136.9p at start of 2025) and diesel by nearly 3p to 145.7p (from 142.9p). This means filling up a 55-litre family petrol car is more than £2 more … [Read more...]
More circuits open to young drivers and riders
Circuit training by the UK’s leading road safety charity will be coming to two new venues this year - Knockhill Racing Circuit in Fife and Bicester Heritage Centre in Oxfordshire. The events will be run by IAM RoadSmart, giving drivers and riders the opportunity to learn precision driving and riding techniques on a racing circuit, and to develop new skills that they can use when back on … [Read more...]
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