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Petrol And Diesel Ban: Could 2030 Deadline Be Back On The Table?
With a general election looming in just a few weeks, the debate about the ban on the production of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles has resurfaced. The deadline was pushed back from 2030 to 2035 in the UK by the government, which prompted ire from manufacturers but also gave fleets a reprieve on electrifying ... Read More
Giraffe Theft Auto
Despite its prominence around the world as that video game series, Grand Theft Auto is a pretty serious offence. Of course, taking a vehicle without consent is how the charge is better known in the UK, but in the US, GTA is not just a video game. But in a bizarre turn of events in ... Read More
‘Blocked’ Road Signs Causing Issues for Drivers
Road signs being blocked by trees, plants and other vegetation are causing issues for drivers, according to a new study. The report found that 42% of drivers have accidentally broken speed limits because of road signs being blocked by overgrown plants and trees. Of course, as ever with studies of this type, it’s worth considering ... Read More
A Vehicle That’s Comfy On The Outside?
Anyone who spends any significant amount of time driving will know just how much difference being comfortable can make. If you’re fortunate enough to have heated seats or a heated steering wheel in the winter… you’re living in serious comfort. Now, comfort is usually reserved for the interior of vehicles, with good reason. But what ... Read More
Aggressive Driving and Poor Driving Habits Increasing, Drivers Say
Poor driving habits and instances of aggressive driving are increasing, according to a recent study of drivers. The research polled more than 12,000 drivers, asking them about incidents on the road, finding that 55% of those polled believe tailgating is getting worse, with more than half (52%) also saying middle lane hogging is on the ... Read More
Is It A Car? Is It A Van? Is It A Train? No, It’s…
I’ve always been a fan of multi-purpose vehicles. Amphibious vehicles and flying vehicles have been the obsession of sci-fi and spy films for longer than I can remember… Just think of James Bond films or Back to the Future. But in reality, we’re about as close to seeing a flying vehicle or an affordable ... Read More
‘Huge Disparity’ in How Local Authorities Treat Road Repairs
Recent data has revealed the significant disparity in which local authorities in the UK treat road repairs. With road maintenance levels falling by 45% in England in the last 5 years, it’s an issue that we’re no doubt familiar with – potholes are a common sight on all roads, whether it’s B-roads, A-roads, motorways or ... Read More
Floating Vehicles On The Moon – No, Really…
Ever since the Moon Landing in 1969, people have dreamed of setting foot on Earth’s only natural satellite. Robots and vehicles have made it up there since but as NASA gears up for another mission to the moon as part of its ‘Moon To Mars’ programme, things are stepping up a gear. Because aside from ... Read More
Road Safety Campaigners Call For Government To Do More To Reduce Road Deaths
Road safety campaigners are calling for the government to do more to reduce the number of road deaths in the UK. With a general election on the horizon, campaigners and experts are calling on whoever wins and forms a new government to make road safety a priority. It’s an important time for key issues to ... Read More
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