New data obtained via Freedom of Information requests has revealed Britain’s most-stolen motorbike models, as well as the regions that are most at risk of motorbike theft. Long story short: if you’re thinking of investing in improved security, don’t wait around. How many bikes were reported stolen across the UK over the last 12 months? Requests … [Read more...]
Society will be hit by a ‘driveway divide’, says New AutoMotive
New AutoMotive analysis quantifies the unfair tax burden on drivers without off-street parking - and why DESNZ and Ofgem must not leave this problem to the Treasury. Following Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first major policy announcement to slash VAT on domestic electricity from 5% to zero, New AutoMotive has published a new briefing detailing exactly what … [Read more...]
Cross-pavement charging is step forward
More than 40% of UK households don't have access to off-street parking, meaning millions of drivers can't simply charge an electric vehicle on their driveway and while the UK's public charging network continues to expand, access to convenient and affordable charging still depends heavily on where you live. In fact, Vertu have identified that searches for … [Read more...]
Welsh businesses raided in finance probe
Police and the Information Commissioner's Office have executed search warrants in Swansea and across the UK as it cracks down on suspected nuisance marketing linked to car finance mis-selling claims as part of the joint regulatory taskforce. More than 12 million complaints about nuisance marketing text messages have been submitted by the public since … [Read more...]
Summer heightens road safety risks
Over the next couple months, many families will be making the most of the school summer holidays through travelling, day trips and seasonal activities. However, this period also brings increased traffic, higher numbers of pedestrians and more cyclists on the road; and consequently, heightens road safety risks during one of the busiest periods of the … [Read more...]
Drivers hit by annual £3.3 Billion bill in potholes
New research from Close Brothers Motor Finance reveals that potholes are costing drivers an estimated £3.3 billion in vehicle repairs every year, highlighting the financial strain poor road conditions are placing on motorists in the UK. The deteriorating state of Britain's roads is having a direct impact on the nation's drivers with almost … [Read more...]
Welsh financial company enters administration
Pontypridd based Woodville Consultants has entered administration and was one of the businesses that helped pay for the wave of motor finance compensation claims in the wake of the mis-sold commission scandal. The collapse has left thousands of investors exposed after the company, which raised money through loan notes and high-yield bonds, amassed a loan … [Read more...]
Kiss & go charges amongst lowest in UK at Cardiff
Sixteen of the UK’s 20 busiest airports have increased the charges drivers face for dropping off passengers, with the average cost increasing by a third since last summer, new RAC analysis has found. But Cardiff-Wales Airport is one of the cheapest and still offers free parking for 20 mins in car park 2 a short walk from the terminal. In what is now a … [Read more...]
Reform call for block to Cardiff workplace charges
A Reform UK Senedd Member has urged the Welsh Government to block Cardiff Council's plan to charge employers for workplace parking. Cai Parry-Jones MS said the scheme would damage the local economy by putting employers off moving to Cardiff and creating jobs, while some existing businesses may leave the city. Under plans which are set for consultation, … [Read more...]
Zones and what it costs if you get them wrong
Driving "zones" are the new traps for motorists, one rental company has warned. Drivers entering the wrong zone without paying could face penalties ranging from £60 to £180, with repeat Scottish LEZ offences rising as high as £480 British motorists are being warned not to assume the UK’s growing number of low-emission and road-charging zones all operate … [Read more...]
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