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The Volkswagen scandal has hit major news sources around the globe. In a nutshell, it concerns the level of NOx (Nitrogen Oxide) emissions that diesel vehicles emit. It appears that a ‘defeat device’ has been used in some vehicles to register lower levels of NOx pollutants during testing than the vehicle would emit in real […]
Drivers benefitting from cheaper and cleaner motoring by driving on autogas LPG can be safe in the knowledge that the long term supply of the fuel source is secure and plentiful. The reassurance comes from leading fuel supplier Autogas Limited following the publication of a new report earlier this week from the RAC Foundation, warning […]
Road users are advised that the A27 near Shoreham in West Sussex could remain closed for several days following an incident involving an aircraft on the road. The incident happened about 1.20pm on Saturday (22 August 2015) and the road is currently closed in both directions between the A2025, near Lancing and A293, near Shoreham-by-Sea. […]
Here’s the text direct from DfT to advice readers on the current (and changing) situation: Calais situation: 30 July 2015 There is an ongoing possibility of disruption to cross-Channel services as a result of industrial action and migrant activity in and around Calais. Check online with your chosen operator and plan your journey to avoid […]
We’ve recently had a spell of very hot weather and even some thunderstorms. With the discomfort that hot weather driving can bring, GEM Motoring Assist is taking the opportunity to offer advice that will help keep drivers cool and calm, even when it’s sweltering outside. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE says: “Making long journeys […]
Over 90% of motorists support Government plans to ban smoking in cars with children according to a new poll by Motorpoint. An online survey by the UK’s leading car supermarket found an overwhelming 92.8% of people quizzed agreed with the introduction of the new law that would criminalise smoking in cars containing anyone under the […]
2015 is the 17th year of continuous reductions on CO2 from the motor industry. UK average new car emissions are now at an all-time low of 124.6g/km, beating the EU target by 4.2%. Britain has surged ahead of Europe when it comes to plug in cars too, with more being sold here than anywhere else in […]
There’s nothing quite like stepping out of your door to find the potholed and unpredictable road surface to be covered in paint and seemingly random scrawling. No, my street hasn’t been the victim of a violent graffiti artist, but the local council has in fact daubed it to indicate where will be ‘fixed’. Don’t get […]
A record £6 billion will be spent on tackling potholes and improving local roads between 2015 and 2021, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin announced earlier in December 2014. The investment amounts to £976 million a year, enough to fix around 18 million potholes across the country. It is the first time councils have been given locked-in […]
ROAD SAFETY and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging motorists to ensure they – and their vehicles – are ready for the potential challenges of driving in winter. In this first of four advice notices, GEM chief executive David Williams MBE answers questions on driving safely in times of fog: What is fog? Fog […]