A variety of top accessible and inclusive spots throughout Great Britain feature in Rough Guide to Accessible Britain to inspire people with diverse needs to enjoy days out. The revamped Rough Guide to Accessible Britain, now in its 11th year, offers days out reviews and details of physical access to facilities as well as information for visitors with … [Read more...]
Travel Features
Drive continues to cut road deaths
As the decline in road deaths tapered off last year, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association is making a push to raise drivers’ awareness of existing and future vehicle safety technologies. Data issued by the European Commission earlier this month shows that there were 25,100 fatalities on European roads in 2018, a figure which has fallen by one … [Read more...]
Plan and take your time for the Easter getaway
If you’re planning a bank holiday getaway then be sure to make your journey a safe and stress-free one, says advanced driving body RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman. A little preparation goes a long way. Take some time to check your vehicle inside and out before you set off. Check the tyre pressure and fluid levels are … [Read more...]
Sweet Lamb is sweet surprise in new driving book
Some of the best off-road driving in Wales is featured in a new book. The unexpected star of a glossy 220 page coffee table book is a unique bright green Amarok which travelled over 18,500 miles through 16 European countries to experience the best off-road tracks and trails available on the continent. From Sweden to Gran Canaria, from the Ukraine all … [Read more...]
Getaway breakdowns more likely than returning
Drivers more likely to suffer a breakdown that can’t be fixed when heading out, rather than returning home, says the RAC as the Easter Break is underway. Breaking down and finding your vehicle can’t be fixed at the roadside is never good news, but research from the RAC shows the Law of Sod also has a significant part to play as more of these incidents … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 April
The RAC says some 27M motorists will hit the roads of the UK this week, nearly half before Friday. Today is expected to be busiest with 4.7M journeys undertaken compared with anticipated 4.4M on Good Friday, according to INRIX analytics. Audi S6 and S7 models now come only as diesels with 48v electric motor assistance. The hybrid powertrain is a … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 April
The UK’s two top-selling cars in Fiesta and Focus benefit from new Ford security technology which disables their keyless entry fobs when not in use to block illegal hacking. A new motion sensor inside the Ford fob detects when it has been stationary for longer than 40 seconds and triggers a sleep mode, which will not respond to attempts to hack its signal … [Read more...]
Good tyres are essential in summer as well as winter
Misconceptions surrounding part-worn tyres are potentially putting British drivers in danger, according to an analysis by AA Cars, the AA’s used car website. One in five (19%) drivers have bought used tyres in the past and while 10% would never buy part-worns again, a further one in eight (13%) plan to do so in the future. Myths are undoubtedly … [Read more...]
Easter getaway begins today for some
This year’s Easter getaway will start two weeks early as millions of families take to the road when many English schools break up at the end of this week. Figures from the RAC suggest some 14m leisure trips will be taken by car between this Friday – the day when most schools finish for Easter – and the end of the weekend. Friday itself is expected to be … [Read more...]
Drive and ride for life
It’s undeniable that young drivers are at significant risk when they get behind the wheel. One Allianz claims handler attended an event recently and heard from the parent of an 18 year old who tragically lost her life when driving. As a parent himself he was moved by the experience. The danger of driving too close highighted: … [Read more...]
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