Accident experts in Britain are working on the world’s first rating system for the safety of autonomous cars. Crash testers at Thatcham Research outside Reading have worked with global systems engineers, car makers and the Law Commission to draw up the safety ratings which could be applied to models in the same way as the familiar Euro NCap stars. The … [Read more...]
Budget points
With just hours to go until the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, eight-in-10 drivers (83%) want him to step in to help reduce the impact of record-high pump prices with a cut in duty or a reduction in VAT levied on fuel, shows new RAC research among 2,000 drivers shows. The study suggests drivers are increasingly worried about the impact of high prices with … [Read more...]
Wales’ secondary roads are crumbling away
The local roads repair backlog tops £600 million in Wales, reports this year's ALARM survey. The backlog of carriageway repairs to local roads in Wales is now £640 million, compounded by increased costs caused by rising inaction, reports this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance survey. The ALARM survey, published today by the Asphalt Industry … [Read more...]
Insurance risk of personal plates
As the offering of 2022 number plates become available including new options for personalised number plates, GoCompare car insurance is urging drivers to check their insurance before making a personalised plate purchase. The cost of a personalised registration plate from the DVLA starts at £250, but this figure can significantly rise … [Read more...]
DVLA says Welsh cities among worst tax cheats
Cardiff and Swansea are among the top twelve areas which have the highest numbers of untaxed vehicles, says Wales’ based DVLA. DVLA has launched a new advertising campaign in the highest evading areas across the UK reminding motorists of the real risk of failing to tax their vehicles on time. The message is clear to motorists – if you do not tax your … [Read more...]
Fuel thefts rising again with price hikes
With fuel prices rising every day or so, police have reported increasing incidents of thieves syphoning systems. Used car buying service ChooseMyCar is warning UK drivers to be mindful of fuel theft, as the level of the crime is set to significantly rise due to soaring fuel prices. Theft of petrol and diesel from vehicles is a crime that costs UK drivers … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 March
With Europe's first all-electric bus and transporter range, Volkswagen is providing yet another solution to sustainable and CO2-free mobility. The ID. Buzz looks like the historic campervans but there the similarity ends as the futuristic model comes with the latest ID. software and sets new standards in its segment with the latest systems and functions … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 March
The enhanced Volkswagen T-Roc, T-Roc Cabriolet and T-Roc R are available to order in the UK. A new look inside and out with more refinements mark the newcomers and start from £25,000. Volvo Cars is introducing a range of updates to its entire car line-up, the most prominent of which is an exterior refresh of its fully electric XC40 Recharge. The company … [Read more...]
New regs are slowing home charger fixings
Confusion over regulations covering the installation of home chargers is substantially delaying electric car and van adoption, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. The industry body reports that issues are arising over the fitting of isolators usually put in place as part of the home charger circuit, providing the means to completely cut power to … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 March
Isuzu UK has added JT Hughes Group to the dealer network in Newtown, Shrewsbury and Telford. The Shropshire and Mid-Wales based car retailer opened the new Isuzu franchise at the beginning of this month and hopes to grow its existing client base with the new range of Award-Winning pick-ups. The average price of petrol yesterday topped 152p a litre for the … [Read more...]
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