Busy lifestyles are forcing many UK drivers to overlook routine car maintenance, reveals new research from temporary car insurance experts Uswitch. Between juggling work, family, and everyday demands, drivers are delaying services and putting off repairs, often prioritising time over money when it comes to looking after their vehicles. In the past 12 … [Read more...]
Private parking fines soar as new code is dropped
Private parking companies have issued a record 14,371,841 tickets to drivers in a single year, according to RAC analysis of just-published government data for the year ending March 2025. Requests to the DVLA from car park management companies for vehicle keeper details show the equivalent of almost 1.2m a month (1,197,653) or nearly 40,000 a day (39,375) … [Read more...]
Concerns over “driverless” cars
Just one in 25 people (4%) believe driverless cars are already safe enough to be used on UK roads and only 11% said they would use the technology if it was available now. July’s Startline Used Car Tracker also reveals that 34% wouldn’t feel safe riding in a driverless car and 26% think they will never be as safe as a human driver. Almost half (49%) agree … [Read more...]
More businesses fitting ev charge points for fleets
More than three out of four UK fleets (77%) either have an electric vehicle (EV) charging strategy in place or are planning to adopt one, according to new research. The 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet and Mobility Barometer looks at three types of charging provision – at home, using public infrastructure and at company premises –either being currently … [Read more...]
2025 Wimbledon stars and their cars
Porsche is the top seed among competitors as Wimbledon stars of the tennis world convene in south-west London for two weeks of top-quality sport on turf. With prize money pots continuing to grow and sponsorships becoming increasingly lucrative, the sport’s top hitters have access to some of the world’s most exciting motor cars. But who’s driving what, and … [Read more...]
Honda is a hit in Swansea, says LeaseCar
A new study has revealed that where you live in the UK might secretly be influencing the badge on your bonnet, with Honda top in Swansea. LeaseCar's new research has uncovered the nation's automotive preferences, revealing town and city brand loyalties shaped by diverse influences, from seaside luxury to hometown manufacturing pride. With over 40 million … [Read more...]
Half drivers unprepared for foreign roads
With the official start of summer just around the corner, this is a season when millions of people head abroad for a well-earned break to enjoy the scenic countryside, cities and beaches that mainland Europe has to offer. Taking their own car on a trip across the water, often gives motorists the added convenience and freedom of being able to set off … [Read more...]
Act on advisories before it’s too late says RAC
One-in-six drivers (17%) who didn’t act on advisory notices following an MOT in the last 12 months – an estimated 6m people – went on to experience a vehicle breakdown or were involved in a collision as a result, according to new RAC research. Of the 1,460 drivers who have had their vehicle recently MOT’d, 44% said the test resulted in one or more advisory … [Read more...]
Paying out for potholes – how to win damages
Tom’s daily trip to work turned into a 51-week-fight for his rights after hitting a pothole which had been known about for two years but ignored by the local council. The South Wales leisure business manager reached an out of court settlement with Stoke on Trent Council for damage caused to his car by a 70mm deep pothole which had not been repaired for … [Read more...]
Barry train depot reopens
Passenger train drivers are once again based in Barry for the first time since the 1990s after work was completed on their depot. The move sees the number of people working at Barry rise to 58. Transport for Wales took over the depot in 2022 and have been proceeding to develop it alongside partners in Network Rail. Some 39 drivers will be based there … [Read more...]
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