The all-new Mazda CX-80 has achieved a maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP in its latest series of tests as it prepares to launch in Britain in the New Year. Mazda’s new seven-seat flagship SUV scored 92% in the Adult Occupancy category, 88% for Child Occupancy and secured an 84% score in the area of Vulnerable Road Users protection. Mazda CEO Masahiro … [Read more...]
Motorists admit diverting onto dangerous roads
More than half of motorists are diverting from motorways to potentially less safe rural roads to avoid traffic jams and congestion, according to IAM RoadSmart. Britain’s leading road safety charity found that over the last twelve months, 51% of drivers have diverted from a congested motorway and headed for a country lane instead. Statistically, rural roads … [Read more...]
Young Driver launch lessons for parents
Only 13% of parents think they’re a consistently good role model to their children when it comes to motoring skills, according to a new survey of over 2,270 parents. The research, which was conducted by the UK’s largest pre-17 driving school Young Driver, has prompted the organisation to launch a special driving lesson for parents who want to refresh their … [Read more...]
EV drivers say charging network is improving
Zapmap has unveiled the results of its latest comprehensive survey of electric vehicle drivers. Responses show that overall satisfaction continues to improve, while also highlighting areas which require industry focus. Conducted during October 2024, the annual survey offers unparalleled insights into the behaviours, attitudes and satisfaction of EV … [Read more...]
Gavin & Stacey on track for Barry
Transport for Wales has named one of its new trains ‘Gavin and Stacey’ as they ‘step into Christmas’ and join celebrations for the final episode of the famous BBC series. The new Stadler Class 231 trains have been recently added to the Vale of Glamorgan line and are part TfW’s £800 million investment into brand-new trains and they’ve already seen an … [Read more...]
Five-fold risk of being breathalysed this month
Drivers in South Wales are being warned they are five times more likely to be breath tested this December than in other months. A Freedom of Information request by personal breathalyser firm AlcoSense shows that in December last year, South Wales Police stopped 6,579 motorists suspected of drink driving – considerably more than anywhere else in the UK. The … [Read more...]
Cloned cars’ rising crime rate
Motorists must guard against unscrupulous car cloning criminals to avoid fines and penalties for offences they’ve not committed, warns leading vehicle data and valuation specialist HPI. Criminals use cloned registration plates to avoid detection via police automated number plate recognition (ANPR) systems, which can have serious financial implications for … [Read more...]
Registrations fall to avoid EV penalties
Deliveries of new cars fell by -1.9% in the UK during November with 153,610 joining the road, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It is the second consecutive monthly decline, and the third decline in four months, as the market contracts amid the race to meet tough EV market share targets. Demand from private buyers, among whom … [Read more...]
New Karting series buzzes onto tracks
Motorsport is at a turning point. FAT International and the Smedley Group have partnered to launch the FAT Karting League (FKL), a revolutionary initiative aimed at making motorsport accessible and appealing to aspiring young racers from all walks of life. Using zero emission electric powered karts on outdoor tracks, it is building on the legacy of the … [Read more...]
Resellers told to expect a big market change
It seems 2024 will be the year of 'peak petrol' when it comes to how UK cars are powered, more than 160 delegates heard at the annual seminar of the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Louis Maxwell, senior insight manager at Auto Trader, told the audience at The Slate, Warwick University, that growth in sales of electric vehicles (EVs) meant that volumes of … [Read more...]
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