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New Fleet Vehicle Registrations Rise By 38% In April
The latest figures from the government have revealed that new fleet vehicle registrations rose by 38% in April 2023. It’s great news for the sector as confidence returns and the supply issues that have plagued fleets and businesses in recent months (and years) abate. It presents a positive picture for the future of the UK’s ... Read More
Batteries Not Included
Picture the scene… It’s Christmas morning, and you head down to watch your kids unwrap various presents, only to be greeted by the most terrifying words to any parent: Batteries not included. Once upon a time, it seemed that the entire world ran on double-A batteries and recently some car enthusiasts have taken that to ... Read More
Fleets ‘Postponing’ EV Switch Over Rising Costs
A recent study has found that three-quarters of fleets are postponing their plans to go electric because of rising costs. The rising cost of living coupled with an increase in the cost of switching out their entire fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) has led to many putting off their plans. It’s an interesting perspective on ... Read More
Fancy Owning A Literal Tank?
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably wondered what it’s like to drive a tank. I mean, it looks pretty cool, right? Well, if you’ve got enough dough, you might be able to get your hands on one at auction – and it’s a pretty special one. Because the Ripsaw tank from The Fate ... Read More
New Drivers Under 25 Could Face Restrictions Under Scheme Considered By Government
A new ‘graduated driving licence’ scheme is being considered by the government which could mean that drivers under the age of 25 from carrying young passengers in their vehicles. The news broke as the Transport Minister is set to consider the plan in a meeting with road safety experts and campaigners. It’s sparked a lot ... Read More
Hasta la vista, pothole…
Nobody likes potholes. So many roads are plagued with divots and potholes that it makes them incredibly difficult to drive on without: Driving at a snail’s pace, veering around the road to avoid them or the third (much less favourable) option – taking the bump. Well, it turns out that Arnold Schwarzenegger doesn’t like potholes ... Read More
Smart Motorways: Cancellations Raise Questions Over Future Of Smart Motorway System
There is increasing pressure on the government over the safety of all-lane-running (ALR) smart motorways. The news comes as the government has cancelled plans for 14 new smart motorways, including three new schemes and 11 that were on pause. Government ministers said that the decision came because of a lack of public confidence in the ... Read More
The world’s most expensive number plate
When it comes to vehicles, there’s only so much you can do to make it ‘yours’. Sure, you can modify the engine, upgrade the interior, and if you really want to, you can go for a ‘Pimp My Ride’ style revamp. But one of the easiest ways to personalise your car and make it ... Read More
New £47.5m Funding Announced for ‘Most Dangerous’ Roads in England
A new funding scheme worth £47.5 million has been announced by the government in a bid to improve road safety on some of England’s most dangerous roads. The news comes after the Safer Roads Fund announced the third round of funding. The Department for Transport (DfT) stated that the funding will help to deliver 27 ... Read More
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