As the school holidays approach and families prepare for longer summer journeys, aftersales technicians at Vertu are warning that winter and pothole-season damage can remain hidden until a car is placed under sustained strain. In a survey of Vertu's aftersales technicians, 46% identified a weakened battery as the most common issue they see after winter. … [Read more...]
Smog is gripping Europe under heatwave
Parts of Europe are suffering through the second heatwave of the year leading to dangerous spikes in ground-level ozone pollution with devastating consequences for human and environmental health, warns the European Environmental Burea, Europe’s largest network of environmental NGOs. Extreme temperatures have serious health repercussions but the impacts of a … [Read more...]
Stop if its hot, says RAC
Red extreme heat warnings are rare and we urge everyone to take them seriously this week. Drivers whose vehicles don't have effective air conditioning should strongly consider postponing any non-essential car journeys until the Met Office’s weather warnings are lifted and temperatures drop, says the RAC. "If this isn’t possible, our best advice is to travel … [Read more...]
Monmouthshire diesel has sky-rocketted
Aggregated UK fleet fuel card data from Allstar, a Corpay company, shows that UK fleet diesel average prices rose by 47.92p per litre between February and April before falling back by 3.49p in May, leaving fleets paying on average 44.43p per litre more than they were in February despite May's easing. The movement breaks down as three consecutive monthly … [Read more...]
Fuel costs forcing motorists off roads
More than half of motorists (54%) are using their car less as a result of the recent jump in petrol and diesel prices, according to new research. June’s Startline Used Car Tracker further shows 27% are opting to leave their car at home more often and turning to public transport as an alternative. Pump prices have also impacted on household budgets with 45% … [Read more...]
AI cameras detecting mobile phone use
The May bank holidays typically see increased traffic on the roads, as 2025's Early May Bank Holiday predicted one million more trips than the year before. Now that the latest AI cameras are in use and look inside a vehicle, Alisdair Wilson, a motoring expert at motorbike insurance brand Lexham Insurance, is warning motorists across the UK to avoid one … [Read more...]
RAC predict mad May holiday hussle
Despite high fuel prices, this weekend is set to be the busiest early May bank holiday on the the UK’s motorways and major A roads for 10 years with 19m leisure trips planned, only slightly behind the record 20m forecast in 2016. RAC say four-in-10 (39%) drivers intend to take to the road for a getaway some time from Friday through to Monday, with Saturday … [Read more...]
Dramatic driving routes for spring & summer
If you wondered about the best place for a dramatic drive, here're the suggested spots to head for. New research from Autotrader reveals the roads around the UK that are the most reliable at delivering the best driving weather, from the Norfolk Coast to the country lanes of the New Forest and around the Welsh coast and Cornwall. With ‘road trip’ searches … [Read more...]
Easter getaway warning by RAC
Drivers are committed to making the most of the upcoming four-day Easter bank holiday despite sharply rising fuel prices. About 21m leisure journeys planned, according to a new study of drivers’ getaway plans by the RAC. With over a million more trips planned than last year, this Easter weekend is set to be the busiest on the roads since 2022 – which was … [Read more...]
USA leads roadtrips wish list
To support travellers this year, the team at Leasing Options has curated a guide based on the 20 most popular global routes, measured by metrics such as the number of stops and affordability. The most popular roadtrips across the world are led by these US classics: 1) Blue Ridge Parkway With a monthly TikTok search volume of 110,000 and a Tripadvisor … [Read more...]
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