Posting selfies behind the wheel, horn-happy drivers and litterbugs have been voted by Brits as the top modern day driving irritations, in a Kwik Fit poll. Over half (57%) of Brits surveyed said that being tailgated by other road users is the biggest driving annoyance, whilst aggressive driving (55%) and failing to indicate (53%) also grinds their gears … [Read more...]
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Newslines 14 August
The latest Audi Q2 quattro can now be ordered with a petrol engine for the first time and deliveries begin in September. Responding to the market down-turn for diesel engines, the new model gets a 190ps 2.0 petrol engine available in S tronic powertrain with S line and Edition #1 specification from £31,760 to £36,750. Ford in Germany is co-operating … [Read more...]
Check your eyes before DVLA revoke licence
Over time our eyesight deteriorates and previously strong vision can become poor. If eyesight problems are left unaddressed they can often lead to poor reaction times to unexpected hazards or the behaviour of other road users. This week, IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman gives tips and advice on eyesight. Richard … [Read more...]
British holidaymakers hit with hefty speeding fines
Green Flag says Brits' lack of knowledge about driving abroad, could cost them hundreds of pounds when they get home after new speeding laws came into effect. Since May, foreign police have been empowered to chase up UK motorists suspected of speeding, but the rules do not allow British police to catch continental drivers in the same way. Introduced in … [Read more...]
Stealing your car by remote control
Today’s car criminals are far more likely to be computer savvy than have the ability to hot-wire a car warns Tracker. Reports indicate an increasing new trend in vehicle theft termed ‘relay attack’, that allows criminals to harness more sophisticated theft techniques to overcome existing vehicle security technology, such as immobilisers and keyless entry … [Read more...]
Fleets’ tax changes to come
Only slightly more than half (54%) of UK fleets said that they knew about tax changes affecting company cars and cash allowances which were introduced by the Government in April, according to research. Awareness is very much dependent on fleet size. While 77% of larger fleets more than 50 vehicles said they were aware, this drops to 44% of medium fleets … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 August
JLR has reported a 14% drop in UK registrations. It has been a challenging market, the company said, but sales in China have grown and it’s still pushing ahead with massive R&D investment and adding 5,000 jobs, mostly in manufacturing. BMW is incentivising buyers and offering £2,000 trade in allowance against their latest models emitting under … [Read more...]
Welshman and team-mate close to championship
Marford, Wrexham racer Seb Morris and Bentley Continental GT3 team-mate Rick Parfitt Jnr returned to winning ways during the penultimate round of the British GT Championship at Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit on Sunday to crucially leap to the top of the title standings ahead of next month’s season finale. Delivering a dominant victory during the two-hour … [Read more...]
CoW promoters lose MotorGP & British GP contract
The Circuit of Wales promoters have been stripped of their right to run the British Motorcycle Grand Prix. The backers ten-year deal signed three years ago is now void because they have not met contractual obligations, Motorcycle News reported today. This month’s two-wheeler British GP will now be run by title holders Dorna and Silverstone … [Read more...]
Natural selection is a software question, says Chevin
When starting or growing a company fleet, vehicle selection is key – and there’s a lot to consider. From carrying capacity to build and engine type, fleet managers must select and procure the right vehicle for the job, and at an early stage it’s important to consider how these vehicles will be powered. Talking on the topic, Ashley Sowerby, Managing … [Read more...]
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