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Driveways with charge points are now offering electrifying opportunities for homeowners as they rent them out as parking spaces to motorists with electric vehicles (EVs). And the pace of bookings is set to surge following a deal between two industry giants at a time when electric vehicle sales increase year-on-year with predictions there will be […]
Leading road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has said while the £420 million in new investment in tackling Britain’s pothole crisis is welcome, it doesn’t go nearly far enough and is merely a drop in the ocean to deal with a long-term and major issue. The 2018 budget saw Chancellor Philip Hammond announce the cash injection […]
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 […]