A new survey has revealed widespread support for stricter limits on new drivers, with 88% of Brits saying there should be additional measures for motorists who have just passed their test. The findings highlighted approval for rules like car type restrictions and passenger limits, reflecting growing public concern over road safety and a desire for increased regulation for new drivers. The … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 April
Volkswagen Connect DataPlug and smartphone app-based connectivity system is now standard on new up! and Polo models. It offers many of the benefits of Volkswagen’s high end Car-Net system featured in the likes of Golf, Tiguan and Arteon. Volkswagen trucks group and Toyota’s Hino cv subsidiary will collaborate on some future heavy engineering. They have agreed to jointly develop the next … [Read more...]
Young driver curfew criticised by insurer
Proposals to ban new young drivers from the roads at night have been criticised by one insurance provider. insurethebox, the telematics-based car insurance, believes proposed driving licence changes that would ban young motorists from driving at night is an ineffective and punitive solution to a very real problem in the fight against the high numbers of young drivers involved in serious … [Read more...]