Takamato Katsuta and co-drover Aaron Johnston achieved their first FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) victory yesterday at the Safari Rally Kenya, continuing Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team’s (TGR-WRT) unbeaten run on the epic event. Katsuta becomes only the second Japanese driver to win a WRC round after Kenjiro Shinozuka’s victories in the early … [Read more...]
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MoT tests soaring and so are costs
March is a peak period for MoT tests of new-plate models over three years old including almost 318,000. getting their first compulsory road safety check, with some shocks for their owners. In March 2023 there was a staggering 18% rise in registrations of new models after the Covid cutbacks and with incentives from manufacturers and dealers taken up by … [Read more...]
New test rules announced
New rules for driving tests will come into force over the next few months, said the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. It wants to make the booking system fairer and end the practice of agents creaming off additional charges from learners who struggle to find slots. From 12 May, only learner drivers will be permitted to book, change or swap a car driving … [Read more...]
Significant rail works this week
Rail passengers across South Wales should plan ahead as essential track work takes place between Newport, Cardiff and the Valleys between Friday 20 to Sunday 22 March. The work taking place will see Network Rail engineers replacing sections of the track on the South Wales Mainline between Newport and Cardiff Central throughout the weekend, with Transport … [Read more...]
Five ways to get free fuel
With geopolitical tensions continuing, the cost of fuel continues to rise but there are some free ways to stretch economy. That's why Ash Young, car expert at 1dot has shared simple tips to help drivers cut fuel use and save money: Check your tyre pressure every other week to reduce drag and increase consumption. Clean your windows and … [Read more...]
Wales’s drivers facing bumpy ride for some time
There is no quick fix for Welsh roads, reports ALARM survey Road users should not expect a quick fix to the condition of local roads in Wales, despite reported increases in funding, says this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey report. Significant investment in highways maintenance from both the Welsh Government, via the Local … [Read more...]
National Car Parks collapses
NCP has collapsed. National Car Parks operate about 340 locations with nearly 700 employees but has seen income fail to keep ahead of rising costs for the business. The administrator, PwC, said demand for parking had not recovered to pre-Covid levels, pointing to "shifts in commuting and customer driving patterns". It said after consistently losing money, … [Read more...]
Diesel drivers feeling the heat of higher prices
Drivers with diesel cars are really feeling the heat with the average price at the pump climbing above 161p a litre for the first time since early November 2023, said RAC head of policy Simon Williams. Prices have shot up 19p a litre in just over two weeks, adding over £10 to the cost of a full tank. The average cost of filling up a 55-litre family car with … [Read more...]
Survey suggests drivers support driving theory retests
MoneySuperMarket research reveals that almost half (48%) of the UK’s motorists think all drivers should have to retake a theory test every few years. Almost three quarters (72%) of drivers say they would like to be notified when The Highway Code gets an update to stay on top of rule changes The Government is expected to update the theory … [Read more...]
What the driving test changes mean to learners
Big changes to booking driving tests begin on 1 April. From From 31 March 2026, learner drivers in England, Scotland, and Wales can only make two changes to their driving test booking. If you’re a learner driver, a major change is coming to the way you book your driving test. From 31 March, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is … [Read more...]
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