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One-third of local roads in need of repair…
The latest data from the Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed that one-third of all local roads in England need maintenance or repair. It will come as no surprise to anyone who regularly uses B and C-roads around the country, with 6% being categorised as ‘red’, which means maintenance work should be considered. The other ... Read More
Drivers Could Face Points For Not Wearing Seatbelt In Potential Law Change
Drivers could face penalty points for not wearing their seatbelts while driving in new laws set to be discussed by the government. The change seeks to address a serious safety issue with 30% of all fatalities on the road in the UK in 2021 involving occupants of a vehicle not wearing their seatbelts. It was ... Read More
Almost a million drivers are using expired driving licences…
Figures from the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) have revealed that more than 900,000 drivers are currently using an expired photocard driving licence. It means they’re at risk of receiving a £1,000 fine if they’re caught and with that figure meaning that 2% of all road users in the UK are using photocard licences ... Read More
Commercial Vehicle Production hits 10-year high
The UK’s commercial vehicle sector experienced the highest level of production in more than a decade in September. Production grew by 53.6% with almost 12,000 vans, HGVs, lorries, trucks, buses, coaches, and taxis being produced and hitting the market. The figures are a significant boost at a time when much is being said around vehicle ... Read More
The mystery of the buried car…
At this time of year, mysteries are all the rage. And this one is fit for Scooby Doo & the Mystery Gang, Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple, or whoever your favourite detectives are… Because landscapers at a California mansion discovered something deep underground – a stolen Mercedes-Benz. The car had been buried and loaded with bags ... Read More
‘Half’ of Londoners support 2023 Ultra-Low Emission Zone Expansion
A recent poll has found that more than half of Londoners support the proposed expansion to the ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) which is set to go ahead next year. The survey was conducted separately from the consultation process which is currently underway to find what people’s thoughts, concerns, and objections are about the plans. The ... Read More
What’s the worst that could happen?
The famous Dr Pepper adverts posed the tongue-in-cheek question ‘what’s the worst that could happen?’. It’s become a catchphrase used in jest often enough, but rarely has it applied more than when a driver at the wheel of a Toyota WiLL Vi headed towards Japan’s oldest house. The little Toyota is an odd-looking vehicle with ... Read More
Road Safety: 1,700 Casualties As A Result Of ‘Poor’ Vehicle Maintenance
Recent research has revealed that poorly maintained and defective vehicles were a contributing factor in more than 1,700 road casualties in 2021. The figures represent a 7% rise against 2020’s figures, while defective brakes were the most common defect in vehicles, causing 750 casualties and 10 fatalities. Road safety is a pressing concern for ... Read More
Honey and supercars – a match made in heaven?
There have been so many iconic duos over the years. Whether it’s Ant and Dec, fish and chips, Lamborghini and honey. Okay, you’re probably wondering what on earth the last one is doing in there. Well, it’s because there really IS a Lamborghini honey – but not everyone can get their hands on it. While ... Read More
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