Cardiff's proposed congestion charge will penalise hard-working families faced with no alternative to using cars, say Senedd opposition members. Responding to his Spokesperson’s Questions to Labour’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport. Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Peter Fox MS, highlighted the Welsh Labour Government's ongoing … [Read more...]
20mph limits should cut premiums, say drivers
More than a third of motorists (36%) would welcome wider use of 20mph speed limits if it meant savings on their car insurance, say researchers. March’s new Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that more than half (54%) would be happy to see lower speed limits generally if it meant cheaper premiums. The question was asked following a report from … [Read more...]
Cutting corners can leave a gap in premium cover
Vehicle total loss incidents are leaving many unable to afford replacement cars, even with comprehensive insurance policies. According to GAP Insurance provider, ALA Insurance, 62% of drivers could not afford a like-for-like replacement vehicle using their comprehensive insurance payout alone despite 63% incorrectly believing that they would get what they … [Read more...]
Future of AI in RV to be discussed by VRA
The latest advances in car and van inspection and valuation will be examined at the next member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Taking place at Cox Automotive’s Innovation Centre at Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire, on Thursday 20 March, it will feature a discussion panel talking about the use of AI in vehicle appraisal including Adrian Kelly … [Read more...]
Havana Syndrome and managing old diesel vans
A new white paper from FleetCheck launched this week is designed to help fleets prepare for an ageing of their diesel vans caused by the Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate. The document explains how current vehicle operator resistance to van electrification, coupled with increasing shortages and higher prices for diesel vans, is likely to result in … [Read more...]
EVs are failing MoT tyre tests
Electric vehicle drivers are being urged to stay tyre safe, as new research reveals more than half of the EVs that failed an MOT test last year did so because of their tyres. Due to the lithium-ion batteries they carry, EVs tend to be heavier than their petrol or diesel equivalents and the instant torque EVs enjoy, can place an additional burden on their … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 February
Despite racking up 760,000 fines between them drivers of Ford, Volkswagen and BMW also made up the highest number of unpaid parking fines with an outstanding £15,000,000 in fines between them. Almost half of this eye watering total is made up of fines from Ford alone, with the make accounting for £6,500,000, according to data compiled by National Scrap … [Read more...]
Struggling to pay after Comprehensive cover falls short
Vehicle total loss incidents are leaving many motorists unable to afford replacement cars, even with comprehensive insurance policies. According to GAP Insurance provider, ALA Insurance, 62% of drivers could not afford a like-for-like replacement vehicle using their comprehensive insurance payout alone despite 63% incorrectly believing that they would get … [Read more...]
Drug-driving arrests surge, police report
In the last three months, Google searches for ‘How long does alcohol stay in your system’ are up 200% as well as searches for ‘How long after drinking can I drive?’ increasing by 180%. It’s clear to see that those able to drive in the UK are still uncertain about driving around the times they’re consuming alcohol. Freedom of Information (FOI) data from the … [Read more...]
Apprenticeships hold the key to future logistics skills
The changes to apprenticeships announced by the government will encourage more people to take up vocational training across the logistics sector, according to Logistics UK’s Head of Skills Policy Bethany Windsor. Speaking in response to changes to the apprenticeship system announced by the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson today, Ms … [Read more...]
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