New research by Vixa, the latest innovation from The AA, has revealed the most underrated road trips in Europe, steering adventurers towards hidden gems across the continent - and it’s the UK that comes out on top overall, with Wales’ Pembrokeshire Coast 200 clinching pole position. What's more, The Cambrian Way came in 8th, ahead of the famous Stelvio Pass, Italy judged by reviewers. The … [Read more...]
Remove tax barriers to safety and save lives, says IAM RoadSmart
The UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling on the Chancellor to take steps to both saves lives and reduce the impact of road traffic collisions in her Autumn Budget. By incentivising the take-up of additional road safety courses through the tax system, it will also help save motorists money as the UK emerges from a cost-of-living crisis. With the cost of insurance hitting … [Read more...]
When a pothole is not a pothole
Local authorities are taking wildly differing approaches to deciding whether or not potholes get fixed, meaning many go unrepaired and continue to pose a risk to road users – especially those on two wheels, analysis conducted by the RAC and Channel 4’s Dispatches, shown last night, has found. Three-in-10 of the 206 councils in Great Britain with responsibility for roads (29%, or 59) don’t state … [Read more...]
Newcomers from AC and Aston Martin
The stunning new AC Cobra GT Roadster has made its global premiere in London, before confirmed buyers and customers as the legendary sports car makes its sensational return. Available in left or right hand drive with up to 663ps, the 5.0V8 two seater soft-top will be limited to 250 models annually after four years of development and it’ll cost about £285,000. Aston Martin will unveil its new … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: GWM Funky Cat 1st Edition
The UK’s electric car revolution is becoming a bloody affair. From initially resisting the new technology on cost grounds including writing off established investments in petrol and diesel engine technology and having to develop hybrid or pure electric powertrains, along with making tens of thousands of workers redundant, manufacturers have struggled to convince buyers into showrooms or on-line … [Read more...]
Yamaha Off-Road Experience centre officially opens in Wales
British Superbike champion Tarran Mackenzie has officially opened a new £200,000 Welcome Centre at the Yamaha Off-Road Experience in the Cambrian Mountains near Llanidloes. The business, which attracts around 2,000 visitors annually and generates around £600,000 for the local economy, is run by former 10-time British Enduro champion Geraint Jones, his wife Jane and their sons Rowan and Dylan, who … [Read more...]
Slashing bikers’ premiums with common sense
Bikers could drastically lower their premiums with a few simple steps, says a leading motorbike insurance comparison website after analysing over 40,000 quotes. The research by Quotezone.co.uk reveals that secure parking has the potential to make a huge difference, with bikers storing their rides overnight in locked garages benefiting from average premiums of just £320 annually, compared to £466 … [Read more...]
E-scooters’ plans and legal steps
University of Warwick proposes new quality and safety regulations report for e-scooters, which are expected to be outlined in the Queen's Speech when opening Parliament today. The UK is the last major Western economy not to legislate ‘Powered Micro Vehicles’. The University of Warwick wants to change that and has proposed a new set of regulations for allowing micromobility vehicles, such as … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 February
Volvo Car UK has launched its first ever Pure Electric Test Drive Hub at the iconic Eden Project and reaffirms the business’s commitment to being an electric-only car manufacturer by 2030. The Eden Project attracts more than one million visitors every year who will be given the opportunity to test drive Volvo’s pure electric fleet around the picturesque Cornish roads and experience the enjoyment … [Read more...]
Half of drivers don’t know new rules of the road
A poll conducted by NFU Mutual has found that 57% of Brits are not aware of Highway Code changes coming into force tomorrow with particular importance in rural areas. The poll, conducted on Twitter by leading rural insurer NFU Mutual, calls into question whether the majority of road users will be familiar with the Highway Code when it changes on 29th January. The updated Highway Code brings in a … [Read more...]
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