As the clocks go back and darker evenings become the norm, navigating UK roads becomes increasingly challenging as National Road Safety Week begins. With 33% of severe accidents occurring during the darker months between December and February, it’s vital for drivers to adjust their habits to stay safe in low-visibility conditions. In recognition of Road … [Read more...]
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Motorists failing to see the light, say eBay
UK motorists are steering clear of the simple yet essential vehicle maintenance task of changing their headlight bulbs, with two thirds (67%) admitting to having never tackled the task, according to eBay. With drivers facing significantly darker journeys in the months ahead following the clocks changing, almost one fifth of motorists (17%) said they rarely … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Honda HR-V Advance Style Plus
A quarter of a century after introducing the Insight as Britain’s first petrol-electric hybrid, the latest Honda HR-V is probably more relevant today. While rival hybrids have grown in size compared to the Insight of 25 years ago, there is not that much difference in the footprint of the HR-V. It is now in its third generation and sharing a Honda portfolio … [Read more...]
Urgent RAC advice
The arctic conditions predicted next week mean drivers should use this weekend to avoid the ‘flat battery blues’. Frost, ice and snow all put more strain on car batteries so if a vehicle struggles to start, it’s either a sign that the battery needs charging or that it’s about to fail altogether and needs replacing. “We strongly suggest drivers get their … [Read more...]
Rising petrol prices spark more ev interest
Almost all dealers believe that there is a direct link between higher petrol prices and buyers' interest in electric cars. November’s new Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 52% say the correlation is “significant” while 47% believe there is “some” impact. Overall, 60% think consumers are attracted to electric cars by low refuelling costs, 37% say higher … [Read more...]
Cheap charging for Volvo users with OVO and Kaluza
Volvo Cars partners with OVO and Kaluza to deliver ultra-low charging rates for EV users. Volvo Cars is driving down the cost of electric car ownership in a new partnership with energy supplier OVO and energy software company Kaluza, giving drivers access to home recharging at a market-leading low price, at any time of day. Owners of eligible Volvo … [Read more...]
Retro Fiat 500 EV improved
Real Italian Cars has ushered in its new electric future with classic Fiat 500s at the Bologna Auto Moto d’Epoca show, the largest classic car show in Europe. Founded just over a year ago, the company exhibited its new all-electric Fiat 500 Jolly beach car, called the Marina. This model, made fashionable by the Italian jet set in the 1960s, is now powered … [Read more...]
Thriller final to Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship
The battle for the Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship title goes down to the wire on the Wyedean this weekend. Matthew Hirst needs to finish sixth or higher on the Wyedean Rally Saturday 16 November to win the Motorsport UK Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship title for a record-breaking fourth time – although anything less and the title will go to Russ Thompson … [Read more...]
Stellantis signal change of direction for fuel
Stellantis has backed off its rush to purely electric cars and vans. In a major u-turn for the company it this week announced that its entire range of cars and light-duty commercial vehicles is fully compatible with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Diesel fuel, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional Diesel. HVO is a biofuel derived from … [Read more...]
Drug & drink driving checks
New guidance for fleets on how to tackle drug and drink driving has been given by the Association of Fleet Professionals. The two-page document has been created in the light of recent reports from the Department of Transport showing increases in both areas. Written by the AFP’s Risk, Compliance and Health Committee, it covers the need for a drug and drink … [Read more...]
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