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
Don’t Have A Cow, Man
There’s nothing quite like the chaos of animals out on the road. I’m thinking of sheep finding their way out of a farmer’s field, cows taking a nap on a country lane and a bull having a ride in the passenger seat. Okay, that last one’s probably the odd one out… But that’s exactly what ... 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
Ever heard of a 23-seater car?
When it comes to cars, we’re used to the standard variations. I’m talking about hatchbacks, SUVs, 4x4s, estates, coupes, 4 seaters, 5 seaters, 7 seaters and a few other variations. Of course, there’s always the occasional unusual vehicle like the three-wheeled Robin Reliant, but generally we’re used to what we know. So, what if I ... 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
It’s Not Quite James Bond…
When I think of cars on water, my mind immediately goes to James Bond. Of course, the Lotus Esprit from The Spy Who Loved Me way back in 1977 was a futuristic vision that’s not likely to come to fruition any time soon… But amphibious vehicles ARE a thing – as long as you’re willing ... Read More
UK Vehicle Production Hits Highest Level Since 2019
The UK’s vehicle production rose by the highest amount since 2019 in May, according to the latest figures. It was the fourth consecutive month of growth and with overseas orders as well as domestic both hitting double figures of growth, it’s a good sign for the future. May 2023 saw a 26.9% uplift year on ... Read More
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