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Flintstones, Meet The Flintstones…
Fred Flintstone drove one of the most iconic cars of all time. Well, okay, drove might not strictly be the right term for it… and iconic might be stretching it a bit given it’s a cartoon. BUT as soon as you mention Fred’s car, people know exactly what you’re talking about. It’s essentially a grown-up ... Read More
What Does The Petrol And Diesel Ban Delay Mean For Fleets?
The government has officially announced that the ban on the production of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles is being pushed back. It came after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced pressure to deliver on promises made by the government over their environmental pledges. The UK’s previous position was that the production of ALL new ... Read More
Gone In 0.956 Seconds…
Speed is an impressive feat, whether you’re looking at Usain Bolt’s 100m World Record, Concord breaking the sound barrier or the 763mph land speed record that’s stood for 26 years. And EVs are now joining the party. Because a team of Swiss students have pulled off an engineering feat that is incredibly cool, to say ... Read More
Wales Reduces Speed Limit To 20mph In Built-Up Areas
Wales has officially reduced speed limits in all built-up areas from 30mph to 20mph. It’s become the first country in the UK to make the move and the UN, environmental groups and road safety groups have all praised the decision. The move hasn’t been universally popular, though, with many politicians and those who oppose the ... Read More
Why Did The Office Chair Cross The Road?
What do you do when an office chair flies through the sky in the middle of the motorway? If it feels like you’re waiting for the punchline, I don’t blame you. But it’s a bizarre question that you probably never think you’ve had to answer… until you do. And that’s exactly the situation a family ... Read More
New £8 Million Fund Aims To Improve HGV and Fleet Roadside Rest Areas
The government has announced new funding aimed at improving roadside rest facilities for drivers, mainly HGV and fleet drivers. Funding comes from the Department for Transport’s (DfT) HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Grant Scheme as it looks to make life on the road easier and more convenient, as well as more comfortable. In total, 39 ... Read More
Where’s the locking wheel nut again?
If you want a job doing properly, you best do it yourself. Or at least how the old saying goes… and sometimes it’s true, too. But when it comes to vehicles, we’re all a bit more hands-off than we used to be. There’s probably a good reason for it – more than one, in fact. ... Read More
A Rise In Tyre-Related Breakdowns Raises Concerns For Drivers
Recent figures indicate a rise in tyre-related breakdowns on motorways and A-roads in recent months. In fact, one in seven vehicle breakdowns reported over the first weekend of the summer holidays were tyre-related, with traffic officers attending each of them. And with more than one-third of all tyre-related breakdowns being due to vehicle issues, experts ... Read More
Government Urged To Amend Pedestrian Safety Laws On UK Roads
The government is being urged by road safety groups to change the UK’s rules on pedestrian safety. It comes as a result of the EU adopting new pedestrian safety laws through the General and Pedestrian Safety Regulations (GSR) in 2022. It means that enhanced direct vision in HGVs, automated emergency braking systems and intelligent speed ... Read More
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