Travel Features

Following the wheels-tracks of Romans

18 May 2020

New innovative solutions are being introduced to water-proof British roads, therefore helping to provide permanent pothole repairs. Mastic is an adhesive that Romans had previously used to waterproof their ships, but is now adapted for pothole repairs through new breeds of mastic asphalt in the UK. Roadmender Asphalt, a Sheffield-based bitumen technology … [Read more...]

Counting the costs of Coronavirus

15 May 2020

The coronavirus lockdown has left many households living on significantly reduced incomes. As a result, millions of drivers are struggling to meet the cost of running their car, while a significant minority (4% = 1.3 million) say they will be forced to sell their vehicle. GoCompare Car Insurance is offering practical, actionable advice to drivers … [Read more...]

Auto Vivendi get into gear again

15 May 2020

An exclusive high performance car club is beginning to rev up for a post lockdown boom. In line with the latest government guidance that those who live in England can start driving outside their local areas again, Auto Vivendi announced that it's re-commenced operations at the Club and will be delivering cars to members from this week. With this in mind, … [Read more...]

Government’s bias against hydrogen buses challenged

14 May 2020

Industry leaders, campaign groups and academics have challenged the Government’s allegedly “deliberate” and “misjudged” bias against hydrogen buses in its pursuit of decarbonising public transport. Spearheaded by Jacob Young MP, Chair of the Hydrogen All Party Parliamentary Group, a letter has been submitted to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps which … [Read more...]

Tradelines 13 May

13 May 2020

Bus and train passengers will have to queue for fewer seats and are being advised to stagger journey times and consider alternative routes if possible, under Government plans for the gradual return to work. Cars are preferred for longer commutes so expect jams, but cycling and walking is also suggested after the Government said it wanted people to return to … [Read more...]

Police urge public to stay off trains if possible

12 May 2020

Police at Welsh railway stations have urged the public to avoid public transport if possible and only travel if essential. Superintendent Andrew Morgan, of the British Transport Police in Wales, said,“Following the difference in regulations between England and Wales, we mirror the message from the First Minister and our four partner forces across Wales – … [Read more...]

Newslines 12 May

12 May 2020

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams welcomed the move by Morrisons supermarket to cut fuel to under 100p a litre, but had a warning. “Unfortunately though there is a darker side to any large price cuts – they heap yet more pressure on smaller independent fuel retailers, who in some cases are already fighting for survival as a result of the coronavirus … [Read more...]

Fuel costs falling again

6 May 2020

The average cost of filling up a car with unleaded petrol has dropped to its lowest level since May 2016, as a result of the historic oil price falls caused by the coronavirus outbreak, shows data from RAC Fuel Watch. The average price of a litre of petrol fell by 4.15p in April, from 113.1p to 108.95p, meaning the cost of filling a 55-litre hatchback car … [Read more...]

Van delivers biggest sales in April & EV tops car chart

5 May 2020

A van has become Britain’s best selling vehicle during the coronavirus lockdown according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. While the Mercedes Sprinter delivered for dealers the chaotic charts saw the pure electric Tesla Model 3 top the passenger car list, but even that couldn’t match the Sprinter. Overall, the … [Read more...]

Cycle Smart scheme to reduce accidents