Drivers are expected to fork out £2.15 billion in parking and traffic fines this year, with over 30 million requests being made to the DVLA for the name and address of vehicle owners so far. These requests allow private and public authorities to hand out fines and have resulted in drivers receiving a massive 62% increase in fines since 2020. Parking fines … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 June
The Toyota Corolla is a proud new recruit to the UK’s police, tailor-made and ready for duty as a reliable and durable top-quality patrol car that also offers the fuel and emissions efficiency benefits of hybrid power. To mark Corolla’s new role, Toyota Manufacturing UK recently hosted the equivalent of a passing-out parade for the car its Burnaston plant … [Read more...]
Foliage puts signs in the shade or out of sight
Three-quarters (74%) of drivers say speed limit signs are the most likely type of sign to be covered up by overgrown foliage, with 30mph signs – which are widely used to control speeds in villages and street-lit areas – the most commonly obscured, according to new analysis from the RAC. With trees and bushes having sprung to life, over half (53%) of … [Read more...]
Fleets launch Tax and Regulation Manifesto
A revised Tax and Regulation Manifesto has been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals ahead of the General Election on 4 July. The first edition of the document was created in 2021 and revised early last year. This latest version has grown to 24 points from the original 13, something that underlines the growing number of issues that fleets are … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 May
Just one in four drivers (26%) say that it is safe to make a hands-free call while driving, new findings show. May’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 36% don’t make hands-free calls because they believe them to be risky and the research also shows that 16% make hands-free calls but acknowledge their concentration on driving is worse, and 22% say … [Read more...]
Government call for dealing with future classics
Car enthusiasts and industry can now have their say on how to best preserve iconic classic cars like the DMC DeLorean, MkII Jaguar and James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 for decades to come. The Government has launched a call for evidence to gather views on how classic and historic cars can be preserved for future generations and boost jobs in the £18 billion … [Read more...]
The world of excess & trivia on wheels
Trivia surrounding cars and driving fascinates a wide audience, ranging from television quiz show fans to social media enthusiasts sharing viral videos and memes. While often regarded as simple amusement, trivia like this often emphasises important achievements and peculiar details that illuminate broader cultural trends. In this article, private plate … [Read more...]
EV price war on horizon
A price war is looming in the ev sector which will benefit buyers but hit dealers and fleets, an analyst said this week. This week, as Tesla cut prices again and the number of cheaper Chinese-made models are coming into Britain, the European motor industry and trade is seriously worried about how they will make money as spending tightens. Early this year, … [Read more...]
Used cars with hidden hit histories
UK drivers are at risk of making a huge mistake when buying used cars, as seven in 10 admit to not knowing what it means when a car has a category S or N insurance classification against it. This means the vehicle was ‘written off’ after being involved in an incident that resulted in an insurance claim. Being unable to identify these categories could mean … [Read more...]
Zero Servicing suggestion is non-starter, says FleetCheck
Working towards towards “zero servicing” – with vehicles never having to visit workshops unless a fault was detected – presents huge dangers for vehicle operators, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director, was responding to recent news that Tesla is recruiting staff for a project called “Zero Service” under the banner, “At Tesla, we believe that … [Read more...]
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