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Smart Motorway Tech Is ‘Failing’ Regularly

Smart Motorway Tech Is ‘Failing’ Regularly

  A new study conducted by the BBC for its Panorama programme has found that Smart Motorway technology is failing on a regular basis. The investigation obtained figures which showed that hundreds of incidents occurred on the UK’s smart motorway network while crucial safety equipment wasn’t working. There are 193 miles of ‘all lane running’ ... Read More
 
Are Car Parks Getting Smaller?

Are Car Parks Getting Smaller?

Parking has changed a lot over the years. These days, you find yourself checking your phone to see if you’ve got the app you need to pay for the multi-storey you’ve popped into… only to find you need to download yet another app. That’s the seventh one you’ve got. Either that or you’ve popped in ... Read More
 
Government Proposes New Young HGV Driver Scheme

Government Proposes New Young HGV Driver Scheme

The government is proposing changes that would mean young drivers without a provisional driving licence would be able to study theory and undergo off-road training for HGVs. It’s a scheme which is being discussed as the government looks for ways to incentivise younger people to begin a career in HGV driving. In recent years, the ... Read More
 
Government Set To Launch Investigation Over ‘Dazzling’ Headlights

Government Set To Launch Investigation Over ‘Dazzling’ Headlights

The government is set to launch an official investigation into the strength of headlights after a petition gathered significant support. The issue was raised by drivers following a study that found many drivers are struggling with ‘dazzling’ headlights when driving at night. With 89% of drivers believing some headlights are too bright, the government has ... Read More
 
What’s The Opposite Of A High-Speed Chase?

What’s The Opposite Of A High-Speed Chase?

    When you think of cars, there’s a natural inclination to think about speed, power, and prestige.  After all, who doesn’t want to drive a sports car? Well, lots of people – but action movies are filled with high-octane chases, expensive cars, and driving that’d make you wince if you witnessed it in real ... Read More
 
An Abandoned Car Is One Thing, But An Abandoned Showroom?

An Abandoned Car Is One Thing, But An Abandoned Showroom?

Every now and again, you hear a strange story about an abandoned car. Former Liverpool and Arsenal footballer Jermaine Pennant’s abandoned Porsche always sticks in my mind – he’d left it in Spain after returning to the UK before sending someone to collect it months later. Complete with fines, of course.   Now an abandoned ... Read More
 
Rules Around 20mph Speed Limit Areas To Be Strengthened

Rules Around 20mph Speed Limit Areas To Be Strengthened

Last year, Wales officially welcomed in a new policy that saw speed limits in built-up areas reduce from 30mph to 20mph. It’s been the subject of a lot of debate and discussion ever since, and the government has now published new rules to implement 20mph zones and low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs). It’s part of the ... Read More
 
There’s No Such Thing As Free Fuel… Or Is There?

There’s No Such Thing As Free Fuel… Or Is There?

For any fleet, there are costs that come with the territory. I’m thinking of the cost of purchasing vehicles (or financing them), maintenance and repairs, fuel, insurance, recruitment and congestion charges. There are plenty more… but you get the point. And they’re all unavoidable costs, right? You can’t get away without paying for your vehicles ... Read More
 
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