A new study by GAP Insurance provider ALA Insurance has revealed that 22% of UK drivers admit to filming themselves while driving, a worrying trend driven largely by the popularity of social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. The survey of 1,500 drivers found that nearly one in five have used their phone to record themselves behind the wheel, … [Read more...]
Car showrooms lack the gentle touch and miss sales
Four in 10 dealers say car showrooms remain male dominated environments. Research for July’s new Startline Used Car Tracker shows 35% believe some women are buying online to avoid showrooms and 33% that they need to recruit and empower more female staff. However, 48% have tried to make their showrooms more female friendly and 42% now employ women in … [Read more...]
Weekend feature: Suzuki celebrate 55 years of Allgrip
Suzuki GB staged a landmark event inWales to highlight 55 years of their clever and effective ‘ALLGRIP’ four wheel drive systems. At a recent test drive session held in south Wales and centred on the ‘Monster Mountain’ off-road facility near Merthyr Tydfil, motoring writers were invited by Suzuki to test-drive a selection of their models, both current and … [Read more...]
Be aware of rising executive car thefts
With car thefts in the UK on the rise, one expert reveals just how easy it is to steal a high-end vehicle - and what every driver should know. In 2024, more than 130,000 cars were stolen in the UK, with the majority of thefts involving high-value, keyless entry vehicles. These numbers reflect a rising trend and a growing threat, as criminals exploit … [Read more...]
Jaguar performance crashes
Jaguar Land Rover's disastrous product planning has been laid out for all to see in its latest financial results. The company ended its petrol Jaguar models and up to a year at least before its new generation fully-electric series is in showrooms. Dealers have no cars to sell and depend on service work to keep them going. Its Land Rover division is relying … [Read more...]
Toyota Gazoo Racing to showcase hydrogen Rally2
Toyota Gazoo Racing will debut the GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept, a rally car equipped with a hydrogen engine, at Rally Finland, taking place from 31 July to 3 August. Toyota has been competing with a hydrogen engine Corolla since 2021 in Japan’s Super Taikyu endurance circuit racing series, accelerating its efforts to create ever-better motorsports-bred cars … [Read more...]
£16 M hit for businesses in van crime
As temperatures rise across the nation, van owners are being encouraged to be hyper-aware of leaving vehicles unattended with windows and roofs down. This comes as over 12,414 tool thefts were reported from a vehicle in 2024, which stands at almost half (49%) of overall tool theft in the UK. Mike Thompson, COO at Leasing Options has shared insight around … [Read more...]
23-million car owners in line for mis-sold finance
More than 23 million people expect to be win compensation for mis-sold car finance a new survey has found as Brits await a pivotal Supreme Court ruling that could release tens of billions in potential payouts. A new poll by law firm Slater & Gordon found that 45% of people believe they could be entitled to a payout over a car finance agreement taken out … [Read more...]
Marking a significant little bit of Welsh automotive history
Austin Pedal Cars and Caerphilly County Borough Council announced the unveiling of a Blue Plaque at the former site of the original Austin pedal car factory in Bargoed. The plaque, soon to be on permanent display outside of the Tir-y-Berth Primary School, is the closest landmark to the location of the factory where the historically significant Austin J40 … [Read more...]
Do your homework before a driving holiday
As the school holidays loom from the end of this week, if you’re thinking of taking your car over to the continent via ferry or picking up a rental car after touching down in a European airport, make sure your road trip adventure is as safe as possible. About 53% of Brits have driven abroad at some point in their lives – but with British drivers three times … [Read more...]
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