Research from Go.Compare car insurance has revealed UK areas where drivers are likely to face the most potholes and shows how you can claim for damage to your vehicle. Go.Compare submitted more than 300 Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to councils across England and Wales, to determine which of the UK’s roads needed the most pothole repair work. It found that Derbyshire County Council tops … [Read more...]
Holts advice to save money on your tyres
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 rubber including… Check tyre air … [Read more...]
Motorists ignorant of protection against thieves
Almost nine out of 10 motorists (88%) don’t know how to protect their cars against a new wave of high-tech thefts, according to new research. July’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that although 44% are aware that car thefts are on the rise – they increased by a quarter in 2022, according to Government figures – only 18% have heard of methods used such as relay theft, key cloning and signal … [Read more...]
Newport residents worst off for permits
Car owners in Newport, Gwent are among the worst in Britain having difficulties obtaining parking permits. The city is in the top five worst residential parking areas in Britain and drivers in Manchester, most of London and Scottish cities and towns are more successful parking outside their homes. Chester and Cheshire are Britain’s worst councils giving out parking permits, followed by … [Read more...]
Value the van in Wales, says business group
Vans play a crucial role in moving the goods and services used by everyone across the UK, with traffic in Wales accounting for 49% of business vans operating alone – without them, the economy would not operate effectively. They are small enough to access our towns and cities, but have the range to undertake longer distance journeys, bringing vital items to those that need them, whether the load … [Read more...]
Hitch with EVs towing limits lowering range
Research from sustainable mobility specialist Arval UK has revealed towing will reduce an electric vehicle’s range by 23-31% against the real-world figure. Data published today in the latest ‘Electric Vehicles Revealed’ report empowers fleets and businesses with the accurate information they need to make informed decision about the most suitable roles / tasks for electric vans and … [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 Bridgestone and Webfleet. Webfleet's on-board … [Read more...]
EV rally leads the way out of Wales
Cardiff is today the starting point for a unique rally which is looking towards the future of motoring. With Bridgestone so dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of mobility, the company is now fully charged and raring to go in the EV Rally 2023, which they are officially sponsoring for the first time. It has been held twice before but this is the most ambitious so far. Bridgestone’s … [Read more...]
Coastal communities cut off by Welsh Government
Communities in Ceredigion are concerned about the lack of public transport provision available to access their coast path, claim Welsh Conservatives. "With no regular bus service, many fear this is putting visitors off," said Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS. "Another corner of Wales is being let down by Labour's pathetic provision of public transport. Our … [Read more...]
Rapid chargers leading EV growth
Drivers are boosting the use of rapid chargers as ev sales accelerate, according to the first in-depth study of its kind. The Green Finance Institute and Zapmap, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, have produced a pioneering report that offers a deep dive into the utilisation of the country’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The new report – which aims to help … [Read more...]