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When Clean Air Zones Strike Back…

Ever since Clean Air Zones (CAZs) were first introduced, there’s been opposition. While many vehicles are compliant and there’s nothing to be done, there has been an impact for many that has meant either avoiding certain routes or replacing vehicles. For fleets, that issue is amplified given how many vehicles are in operation each and ... Read More

Drug Driving Deaths Almost Triple In A Decade

A new report has revealed that the number of deaths due to drug driving on UK roads has increased in the last year. The longer-term picture is also a troubling one, with the number of collisions attributed to drug driving increasing by 170% in just under a decade. Data from the Department for Transport (DfT) ... Read More

Dazzling Isn’t Quite What We’re Aiming For…

One topic that’s constantly in the news right now is headlights… and their strength. That’s because research has found that more and more drivers are reporting problems with headlight glare in oncoming vehicles late at night. As we head into the winter months, it’s a valid concern – and there’s even going to be a ... Read More

Experts Call For End To ‘Temporary’ Pothole Repairs

Experts have called for an end to what’s known as ‘temporary’ pothole repairs, with more pothole-related breakdowns than ever being reported. Incidents including punctured, damaged suspensions and steering are being reported at an increasing rate, with this year’s figures sitting 2% higher than last year. As a result, many experts are calling for an end ... Read More

It’s Got A CD Player, Player, Player…

Once upon a time, cars came fully equipped with tape decks. When they were phased out, in came CD players and all was right with the world… Then came streaming and the need for the CD player in cars was gone. Or so we thought. Because despite the last new vehicles equipped with CD players ... Read More

Road Safety: Road Deaths Decrease In Latest Figures

The latest data from the Department for Transport (DfT) has shown that the total number of road fatalities decreased in 2023. There was a 5% decrease in the total figures as 1,624 people died in road traffic incidents, while the number of people who were killed or seriously injured remained broadly the same. In total, ... Read More

Imitation Is The Highest Form Of Flattery

When it comes to classic cars, some stand the test of time for all the right reasons. For the VW Beetle, that was truer than most… because it became a classic car while it was still in production. In fact, it has both the record for most vehicles sold in one single platform at 21.5 ... Read More

‘Concerns’ Over EV Silence Safety Impact

A recent study has shown that there are safety concerns around the ‘silence’ of electric vehicles (EVs). The poll found that 47% of pedestrians have raised concerns about how quiet EVs are when moving, with 27% recently being ‘taken by surprise’ by the approach of a plug-in electric vehicle. Similar concerns were raised several years ... Read More

Fancy A State-Of-The-Art Armoured Vehicle?

Armoured vehicles capable of repelling everything from bullets to grenades are a staple of high-octane action movies. Whether it’s Jason Statham, Keanu Reeves, Daniel Craig or the archetypal villain behind the wheel, you can be sure that the car will live to tell the tail. But because it’s 2024, technology means that those vehicles ... Read More

Petrol And Diesel Ban: 2030 ‘Too Soon’ For Many

Debate over the date of the internal combustion engine (ICE) ban has raged over the past few months, following the decision to push the date back to 2035. The original deadline for the end of the production of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles was 2030 and there are currently discussions over whether that date ... Read More

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