Everyone has SO many subscriptions these days. Whether it’s Netflix, Spotify, Disney Plus, HelloFresh, Beer52 or anything else – there’s a monthly subscription package for pretty much anything. And now you can add BMW’s heated seats to the list. Yep, as of now, you can subscribe to a heated seat package with BMW, and they’ll ... Read More
New laws on speed limiters mean that it’s now compulsory for all new vehicles made in the EU to be fitted with them. The speed limiter systems use technology to warn drivers if they exceed speed limits and if they fail to do so, the system can reduce engine power to slow the vehicle down. ... Read More
Wales is set to introduce a 20mph speed limit in built-up areas from 2023. The current speed limit in residential areas such as town centres is 30mph, but a vote has been passed that will see Wales become the first part of the UK to adopt the new lower speed limit on ‘restricted roads’. ... Read More
Fleet owners are being warned to double-check the safety standards on private vehicles that are being driven for work, known as the ‘grey fleet’. It comes as the cost of living continues to rise, with inflation currently at 9%, leaving many people facing difficult decisions when it comes to maintaining their vehicles. Data from ... Read More
The line between science fiction and reality seems to become more blurred as the years go by. Alright, so we’re still a few years away from flying cars, commercial space flights, and time travel. But with self-driving vehicles in testing phases, the future is arriving sooner than I expected. And we took another step towards ... Read More
The government has announced a £40 million competition to help kickstart the UK’s self-driving vehicle sector. It’s aimed at the commercial self-driving sector, which includes delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles, and it could speed up the adoption of the technology on public roads. The competition, which is called the ‘Commercialising Connected and Automated Mobility’ competition, ... Read More
Nobody likes it when things go wrong. And it’s especially frustrating when things go wrong with vehicles – after all, it’s costly, makes things difficult, and takes a whole lot of planning to sort out. It’s a particular problem for fleets. The global supply chain issues have only made it more likely that things ... Read More
Drivers who kill could receive life sentences under new laws introduced by the government. The new laws mean that judges can give out life prison sentences for dangerous driving offences where someone has been killed, as well as for careless drivers who kill while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It means that the ... Read More
Driving can be stressful at the best of times. When you’re running late, there’s roadworks, and then you hit a traffic jam, it can feel like the whole world’s against you. I’m sure we’ve ALL witnessed road rage at one point or another, and I’m certain we’ve all had to bite our tongues to ... Read More
There has been a 20% increase in the number of video reports uploaded to the National Dash Cam Safety Portal. The data was compiled from 42 police forces in the UK and shows that 48,000 video clips have been uploaded since the scheme launched in 2018. Drivers are able to share footage of dangerous ... Read More