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Awards, beers, eBay, clones, drones plus a crash landing – the full story and secrets behind the jaw-dropping #Skydriver viral video have been revealed in a short follow-up film released yesterday. What started life as some bar-room bravado banter ended up, more than two years later, with a livered car flying down one of Zip […]
With so many interesting and picturesque routes on your doorstep, what better way to spend a week or two than by taking a European road trip? To give drivers tips and inspiration for their next four-wheeled getaway, Kwik Fit has produced a handy eBook offering information on how to plan these holidays. Here are some […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is warning drivers that it’s not just speeding, seatbelts and mobile phone use that can bring them to the attention of the police. There are a host of other infringements, some better known than others, which can result in drivers picking up fines they may not have […]
Mycarcheck.com has warned of a marked increase in online used vehicle scams and highlighted three telltale signs of a con: Is the vehicle being offered for substantially less than other similar models? Does the number ring out or go to voicemail, prompting you to ‘email the seller’? Are you then offered a vehicle that is […]
With summer here and more people taking to caravanning than ever before, IAM RoadSmart has partnered up with the Caravan and Motorhome Club to offer some advice for a successful holiday trip. Going away with the whole family and the caravan, trailer tent or camping trailer is a great experience. By ensuring that you load the caravan […]
IAM RoadSmart has labelled August ‘Thumbs Up For Great Driving And Riding!’ month, as the UK’s biggest independent road safety charity gears up for a campaign to increase courteous and polite driving and riding on UK roads. Across the month of August, IAM RoadSmart is encouraging drivers and riders via its network of 202 local […]
Global pioneer of telematics based car insurance, insurethebox, has welcomed the recent EU law requiring cars to be fitted with an e-call button that alerts emergency services in the event of an accident. However, eCall will only be standard on brand-new cars manufactured after 1 April 2018; it won’t be retrofitted to older cars or existing […]
SEAT is giving British holidaymakers the keys to car-packing success this summer, with three simple steps from a tidiness guru that will revolutionise the annual chore. Teaming up with Europe’s first certified KonMari Consultant, Aline Lau, SEAT has produced a handy set of tips for families preparing for their annual summer vacation, using the manufacturer’s […]
The first customer McLaren Senna built, which carries chassis number 001, was officially presented this week to its owner, London-based businessman, David Kyte – who immediately set out to enjoy his new purchase on a 1,400km ‘road trip’, accompanied by five other McLaren cars. Following the presentation by McLaren CEO, Mike Flewitt and other McLaren […]
The only eyesight test at present is when you take your test and have to read a number plate at 20 metres. GEM says a detailed test of a driver’s visual acuity and field of view should be required every 10 years. The call echoes GEM’s support for the new national ‘Driving Blind’ campaign, launched […]