Just 3% of England’s 183,054-mile council-run road network received any form of road maintenance in the last 2023/24 financial year, shows new government data analysed by the RAC. In total, 4,894 miles of all road types were strengthened, resurfaced or preserved in 2023/24, representing an 18% increase or 750 miles in maintenance work compared to the year … [Read more...]
How to reduce vehicle & licence scams
Latest figures show that in 2024, almost 20,000 customers called DVLA’s contact centre to report fraudulent activity. Now the DVLA is reminding motorists how they can keep themselves safe from vehicle and driving licence scams. With fraudsters increasingly using more sophisticated ways to trick their victims, it has never been more important for motorists … [Read more...]
Brakes applied to green targets in Britain
Britain’s drive towards zero emissions is slowing down. Today, the Government announced a relaxation of electric vehicle sales targets to help the car industry in the face of trade tariffs from the US and a slow take up for pure electric cars with manufacturer incentives costing them millions of pounds. It is what the motor industry and component suppliers … [Read more...]
Logistics UK to advise on Holyhead Port
Business group Logistics UK was invited by the Welsh government to join its task-force examining the disruption at Holyhead caused by storm damage to the port infrastructure, and identifying ways to minimise similar issues in the future. Josh Fenton, Policy Manager and policy lead for Wales said that it is essential that lessons are learned to maintain the … [Read more...]
FleetCheck eyes bigger businesses with tech
FleetCheck is launching a product specially designed for the large fleet sector for the first time at Commercial Vehicle Show 2025 at the end of this month. Called FleetCheck Enterprise, the fleet management software platform is aimed at corporate users, vehicle leasing companies and other major operators. Developed from existing core FleetCheck … [Read more...]
Breakdown worries rise in the dark
The study by breakdown cover provider ALA Insurance found that a significant percentage of UK motorists feel vulnerable when stranded on the roadside at night, with 38% of respondents admitting they would feel unsafe. Over half (56%) feel unsafe in sparse rural areas and this feeling is also echoed on unlit roads (55%), highlighting concerns about isolation … [Read more...]
21m journeys expected this weekend
More than 21m leisure journeys are expected to be made by car this weekend as most schools in England finish for the Easter holidays, according to an RAC survey of drivers’ getaway plans. Friday 4 April – the day the Easter term ends for most schools – and Saturday 5 April could spell some of the worst delays for drivers as an estimated 3.4m trips are due … [Read more...]
Majority of Welsh people depend on their cars
Seven in ten people living in Wales have no alternative but to use a car, according to research by the RAC. Nationwide, four-in-10 (40%) drivers say they have no feasible alternatives to the car when it comes to commuting, but for those living in rural locations the figure increases to 70%. Taking the bus to work is only seen as a viable option for … [Read more...]
EV knowledge gap is shorting sales
Lessons from dealers on how to use electric cars would make motorists more likely to buy them, research indicates. March’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that almost half (46%) want help getting a charger installed at home and training in using public charging. Also, 46% want to be taught how to maximise the life of the battery and 30% on how to use the … [Read more...]
EV car tax costs about to rise
There are big changes and costs coming into effect from next Monday and some EV drivers will find themselves being taxed for the first time while others will see road tax double overnight. Richard Evans, webuyanycar's head of technical services said, “The tax changes indicate that the cost of electric motoring is set to rise. However, EV drivers are … [Read more...]
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