The DVLA has revealed its opening hours over the next two weeks. In a short statement they agency said that customers will be able to use our online services throughout the Christmas and New Year period. Date Contact centre opening times Monday 23 December 8am to 7pm (normal hours) Christmas Eve 24 December 8am to … [Read more...]
EV charging oasis first of many
Be.EV, one of the UK’s fastest-growing public EV charging networks, has begun construction of Manchester’s first large-scale Charging Oasis, which will serve as a template for the EV charging hub of the future. The site was a derelict petrol station for over 15 years and is now being regenerated as the forecourt of the future. It’s the only project of its … [Read more...]
Christmas scams warning to drivers
As the Christmas getaway beckons and motorists head into unfamiliar areas there are some scams they should steer clear off. From car parks to clean air zones, our increasingly cashless society has created new opportunities for fraudsters to target motorists and vehicle and leasing experts Ayvens UK outline the five latest scams and tips to help you avoid … [Read more...]
Turn your cardboard into a car
Getting creative with leftover festive cardboard will win one lucky person a Volkswagen ID.4 for two weeks. Many households are filled with leftover cardboard boxes before and after Christmas Day, so Volkswagen is inviting people to put them to good use for a cracker of a craftwork competition. The UK’s biggest-selling car brand wants to find the designers … [Read more...]
Summer festival planning is warming up
Planning for Silverstone Festival next summer is in full flow, even as we brace for a holiday cold snap. The arrival of the New Year will signify some exciting automotive anniversaries and many of these will be celebrated in style with special birthday displays and track parades over the end-of-summer Bank Holiday weekend at Silverstone Festival 22-24 … [Read more...]
Racing lines 12 December
Goodwood has published its race list for the 2025 Goodwood Revival 12 to 14 September 2025. Following the groundbreaking success of the 2024 Revival, which became the world’s first historic motorsport event to run all of its 15 races exclusively on sustainable fuel, the 2025 event will continue this initiative and all competitors will be required to use a … [Read more...]
EV warranty work up to 50% dearer, says WSG
Average, warranty claims for electric vehicles are 30-50% higher than for comparable internal combustion engine vehicles, according to Warranty Solutions Group. WSG’s analysis of 800 electric car warranty claims paid between August 2023 and August 2024, highlights that the most common issues are with battery charge control modules, which cost an average of … [Read more...]
Used electric and diesel cars in demand
Consumer interest in used electric and diesel cars has rapidly increased over the last six months, shows new research. December’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows the percentage of motorists who say that they would definitely consider an electric car as their next vehicle is up from 19% to 29%, while for diesel, it has increased from 12% to 22%. However, … [Read more...]
Road repairs slowly improving
Road Emulsion Association figures show road surface dressing volumes have increased since lowest reported last year There has been an increase in the manufacturing, sale, and use of bitumen emulsions for surface dressing since last year, which was the lowest reported volumes on record, but more still needs to be done to save potholes developing and damaging … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 December
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...]
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