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With all manner of ghouls and ghosts walking the streets, it’s one of those times of the year that you’ll probably be happiest tucked up at home feeling cosy (maybe with a horror film on). That being said, if you do have to drive it is worth considering some tips to make sure that you […]
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond delivered his third Budget speech yesterday (Monday, October 29, 2018). It was the final Budget prior to the UK leaving the European Union on March 29 next year. However, the Chancellor said that in the event of the UK being unable to secure a Brexit agreement with the European […]
With the end of British Summer Time (BST) bringing in darker evenings, Brake, the road safety charity, is calling on the Government to commit to moving to Single/Double Summer Time (SDST) to help save lives on the road. SDST would move our clocks forward an additional hour all year round and so would create lighter […]
McLaren really is on a roll at the moment – few can argue that their cars look the part and perform just as well. That being said, the British marque has a large number of cars that are seemingly starting to occupy the same sort of space. That of either very fast sports cars or […]
# The Hyundai NEXO is the first hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle that Euro NCAP has tested, and it is positive to see it achieving a maximum five star rating. The fourth generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class, the Mazda 6 and Lexus ES all also achieve a maximum five stars. The Peugeot Rifter and its stablemates, the Citroën Berlingo and Opel Combo, achieve 4 stars. Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary General […]
Announced as part of Auto Express’s annual Used Car Awards, the first generation Insignia (2013-2017) was praised for its spaciousness, value for money and reliability. Judges also praised the range of economical engine options available on the used market, and how residual values remain consistently high thanks to the Insignia’s all-round appeal. The 2013-2017 model […]
In the dark, it’s not just drivers and riders who need to be a bit more careful, vulnerable road users such as pedestrians need to be aware of the dangers too. IAM RoadSmart’s Head of Driving and Riding Standards, Richard Gladman, has put together some tips to keep road users safe. If you’re a pedestrian […]
The time has come to debate whether the UK should put an end to the current daylight savings system and do what’s best for the country, according to national accident prevention charity RoSPA. As the House of Lords prepares to discuss the European Commission’s proposal to end seasonal clock changes – essentially meaning the UK could […]
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has won the ‘Game-changer’ award at the carwow Car of The Year Awards, in a ceremony in London. The A-Class was praised for its innovative technology, interior comfort and low running costs. Mat Watson of carwow, said: “No car is more worthy of the carwow Game-changer Award than the new Mercedes A-Class. […]
An influential group of MPs has wholeheartedly supported the BVRLA’s call for the Government to boost the electric vehicle market by providing more support in the form of preferential tax rates, plug-in vehicle incentives and improved charging infrastructure. The 66-page report, Electric Vehicles: Driving the transition, urges the Government to adopt a more ambitious target for […]