Over two-thirds (67%) of drivers in the UK believe that once licence holders reach a certain age, they should be required to retake their practical driving test as currently when a driver reaches 70, they just have to reapply for their licence every 3 years, without having to take a test. The generation that supported this the most were millennials aged … [Read more...]
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Good deals drive sales but EV interest is low, reports Startline
Motorists say “a good deal” is the factor most likely to swing a used car in 2025, according to research. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that almost half (48%) could be convinced to buy if presented with the right offer, but electric cars attract little attention. Other high scoring factors include the need to replace an existing car (46%), … [Read more...]
Chilling fears of winter driving exposed
Motorists' chilling fears of winter driving have been exposed by Prestone. It surveyed drivers and asked them about their main concerns in the colder months, and the results are predictable but often avoidable. Survey findings: Worryingly, nearly a third (29%) of participants admitted they would not know how to regain control of their vehicle if … [Read more...]
Hankook Tyres will debut in WRC Monte-Carlo opener
A new era of the FIA World Rally Championship revs into action in the mountains surrounding Monte-Carlo from 23 January, with cars running on Hankook-supplied tyres for the first time in the series’ 52-year history. Global leading tyre company Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) will exclusively supply tyres for all categories for the next three … [Read more...]
Autosport International at a cross-roads
Last week's Autosport International Show kickstarted another motorsport season, but did new-look event deliver improvements promised by organisers? In motorsport circles, the International Racing Car Show begins another new season, traced back to when the event was conceived by the British Racing and Sports Car Club and first opened 2nd – 9th January 1960 … [Read more...]
Tradelines 15 January
Following the announcement of its tie-up with energy experts OVO in July 2024, Volkswagen Group UK is extending the benefits of the partnership to company car and salary sacrifice customers. Those purchasing vehicles from 1 January 2025 from any of the Volkswagen Group brands - Audi, CUPRA, Škoda, Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial … [Read more...]
Vans will benefit from zero emissions law change
New Zero Emissions legislation could lighten the load on van operators, says trade group Logistics UK. Business group Logistics UK believes that the government’s Zero emission vans: regulatory flexibility consultation which will run until 3 March 2025 will provide the opportunity to deliver regulatory alignment between 4.25 tonne electric vans and 3.5 tonne … [Read more...]
Company vehicle crashes rise
There was a steep rise in recorded accidents with company vehicles last year. A 31% increase in vehicle checks to almost seven million was recorded by FleetCheck in 2024. In total, 6,836,225 driver inspections of cars, vans and trucks were carried out using the company’s apps, with 323,380 faults identified and rectified as a result – up by 14% over the … [Read more...]
Britain’s potholes problem is deepening says RAC
Pothole-related breakdowns jumped by a fifth (17%) in the final three months of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, a sign of the ongoing poor condition of Britain’s roads, shows new breakdown data from the RAC’s Pothole Index. RAC patrols went to the rescue of 4,709 drivers from October to December for damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs … [Read more...]
New models to be rolled out by Toyota this year
New and enhanced models, the roll-out of advanced technologies, a series of prestigious awards and multiple sporting successes characterised Toyota’s achievements in 2024 and the year ahead promises to maintain the momentum of headline-making activities, led by an unprecedented programme of significant new model introductions. The company has strengthened … [Read more...]
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