It’s going to be an expensive half-term break for families this week. Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association, warned that the record pump prices of 142ppl for petrol and 148ppl for diesel set in April 2012 are almost certain to be eclipsed before the end of October. Experian Catalist UK averages for 19 October were 141.35ppl and … [Read more...]
Travel Features
Cycling gaining popularity and routes
Over half (53%) of UK cyclists have taken it up in the last 18 months, with nearly six in ten (58%) frequent cyclists purchasing a new bike during the same period. The way people commute is changing, with three in ten (31%) saying they always choose to cycle over other forms of transport and the trend will grow, with 61% saying they will cycle more in … [Read more...]
Look Once, Look Twice, Think Bike, say Gwent police
By distance travelled, motorcyclists have the highest rate of death or serious injury of all road users. Gwent Police is launching a campaign emphasising the need for car drivers to take a second look for motorcycles, and for bikers to take personal responsibility for riding safely. The campaign is reminding drivers that under the crash helmet is … [Read more...]
Young applying brakes to driving
Passing your driving test was once seen as a rite of passage for most youngsters, but times are changing. The number of young people getting behind the wheel now declining, research conducted by the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has indicated why many young people aged 17-24 have put the brakes on learning to … [Read more...]
Cutting queues and saving fuel with these hacks
You can make queuing shorter and your scarce fuel last longer with a few simple hacks, says Scrap Car Comparison. Dan Gick, Managing Director from Scrap Car Comparison has these tips: 1) Fuel efficient driving - "A driving technique to use is keeping your revs low by driving in the highest gear possible for the speed you’re travelling at. The … [Read more...]
Fuel shortages drying up car sales, says finance company
The ongoing fuel crisis is detering new car buyers, according to Close Brothers Motor Finance. A fifth (20%) of the UK public admit the fuel shortage up and down the country has put them off buying a new car. The research, which examined the impact of the national fuel shortage on car buying, found that well over a quarter (27%) say the crisis has … [Read more...]
Speed and mobile-phone clampdown on Welsh roads
Drivers who break the 50mph limits on parts of A470 and other main roads in Wales will be warned and prosecuted from monday. Cameras have been monitoring the A470 near Pontypridd, A483 south of Wrexham and on the A55 and A494 Deeside since the middle of 2018 but from monday 4 October, the warnings and prosecutions will begin. The new speed limits were … [Read more...]
Gently does it says Green Flag
With fuel panic buying continuing to worsen, leading breakdown cover provider, Green Flag, is offering some tips to help drivers cut down on their fuel usage and prevent breakdowns where possible. To conserve fuel during the shortage: Slow down - Keeping your speed down can reduce fuel consumption of the engine and will help prevent you from running … [Read more...]
Company car drivers need EV awareness advice
Drivers taking delivery of their first electric company car need guidance and policy from their employer on the public charging options available to them and their cost, says FleetCheck. The fleet software specialist points out that, while most employers are ensuring that staff have some form of charger installed at home, they are often leaving drivers to … [Read more...]
VW Group pull off most towcar awards
The SEAT Leon Estate FR 1.5TSI 150PS has won this year’s overall trophy and also triumphed in the Caravan Weight 1100 – 1200kg category in the 39th Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year Competition. Winning for a second year in a row in the 1100-1200kg caravan weight class, Leon Estate proved it was not only best-in-class for towing, but worthy of … [Read more...]
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