More fleets are turning to their suppliers for support with electrifying their van operations, according to new research. The 2026 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer shows 88% are making use of expertise from leasing companies and other third parties to help with the transition – up by 14 percentage points since last year. John Peters, Head of Arval … [Read more...]
Touchscreen terror trip warning
New research from the UK’s biggest car scrappage comparison provider Scrap Car Comparison reveals that setting a sat-nav destination on a touchscreen control takes a driver's attention away from the road for long enough to cover 476 metres at motorway speed - the length of four and a half football pitches. In modern cars, touchscreens have replaced the … [Read more...]
Making Irish eyes smile again
Some cars arrive at Cambrian Classics needing a service, while others arrive in boxes. This one came in pieces from Ireland on the ferry. A yellow Triumph GT6 that its owner and a rotating cast of friends had been slowly working on for ten years. Much of the restoration work had been completed; the rolling chassis was done, the engine was done. The body … [Read more...]
Growing support for default 20mph UK-wide
Almost three quarters of motorists back the adoption of 20mph speed limits in urban areas across the whole of the UK, according to new research. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 39% are happy to drive at 20mph on urban roads, 33% believe the lower limit makes roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians, and 14% think it helps reduce pollution. Also, … [Read more...]
EV deserts on UK motorways and main roads
Electric vehicle drivers have been urged to plan their charging stops carefully ahead of the August Bank Holiday, as new research reveals significant gaps in ultra-rapid charging provision across some of Britain’s busiest motorways. With 17.6 million leisure journeys estimated to have taken place over last year’s August Bank Holiday weekend, a repeat this … [Read more...]
Call to tighten up law for persistent drink-drivers
Police and Crime Commissioners, Police Chiefs, the RAC and leading road safety organisations have joined forces to call on the Government to commit to introducing alcohol interlocks for high-risk and repeat drink-driving offenders. In an open letter to the Prime Minister, the coalition is urging the Government to use its forthcoming response to the motoring … [Read more...]
Vehicle key thefts surge by 4,500%
UK motorists warned as vehicle key thefts surge by 4,500% in 5 years. ChoiceQuote analysed Police Force data to reveal the most common stolen car parts across the UK London is the UK’s vehicle part theft capital, with nearly 300 thefts recorded for every 10,000 vehicles in the capital Vehicle key thefts surge by almost 4,500% in just 5 … [Read more...]
Used EVs must get mandatory battery certificates
Three of the UK's leading electric vehicle organisations have joined forces to call on Government to introduce mandatory battery State of Health certificates for all dealer-sold used electric vehicles, arguing the move would remove one of the biggest remaining barriers to mainstream EV adoption. Electrifying.com, New AutoMotive and BatteryIQ say consumers … [Read more...]
Compensation for cancelled tests exceeds £1M- Tempcover
More than 1.7 million driving tests were cancelled across the UK over the last decade. Beyond the rebooking wait times, test cancellations have a ripple effect across all areas of learning to drive. From test centre bookings to instructor schedules, all while leaving learners out-of-pocket for booked lessons, travel, and time off work. To examine the … [Read more...]
Land Rover Freelander name reborn in China
A new small multi-powered Land Rover Freelander has been shown in China, and it would prove a worthwhile addition to the UK range at some future point. Chery Jaguar Land Rover, a Chinese-based joint venture between local automaker Chery Automobile and the Jaguar Land Rover subsidiary of India’s Tata Motors, has launched the first model under its new … [Read more...]
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