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This is a call to the government – I ask for a simple and humble request that the national speed limit which applies to all signposted roads, motorways and dual carriageways for cars rises to 80 miles per hour. This is the limit in France on their motorways. Germany has de-restricted roads that can see […]
There are a lot of bargains to be had at the moment, if you know what to look for. Some sports cars are looking cheaper by the minute as people turn to more economical models that will satisfy their wallet in the longer term, but may cost more to buy at point of purchase. Here, […]
Rush hour city drivers are spending almost half their journeys – 43% of the time – sat in stationary traffic, an increase of 13.7% compared to five years ago. The new research, conducted by Citroën, found that over a one hour journey at peak times, the average inner city commuter could be spending around 25 […]
I recently received an email about this interesting road rage infographic. It considers the causes and the costs of road rage. It’s a pretty big image though so you’ll need to click to get the full version to make it readable. Alongside this we can also offer a prize of 2 tickets to see a […]
With petrol and diesel prices soaring to new highs and a possible further rise in April, road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging motorists to be as fuel efficient as possible and has come up with some top tips to make your tank last longer. David Williams, MBE, CEO of GEM Motoring […]
I’ve written an article about cyclists/cycling before… and now here’s another. I’m still absolutely shocked at the level of disregard that cyclists have for the rules of the road. Let me set the scene. I’m driving home. It’s about 6pm and the roads are unseasonably quiet – probably because it’s a Sunday. It’s dark. There’s […]
With the dark days of winter and the sun lying low in the sky, car care specialist, Armor All, has underlined the importance of clear vision to improve the margin of safety. The significance of a clean windscreen is underlined by statistics which show that vision-related issues were the contributory cause of 10% of all […]
Here’s the latest from Toyota – definitely worth reading if you’re an owner of a vehicle identified… As a result of customer feedback in other markets worldwide, Toyota GB today announced it would recall a number of its Toyota Avensis and Lexus IS 250 models in the UK to carry out modifications to their fuel […]
With reports of more snow and extremely cold weather due to hit the UK shortly, it’s worth bearing in mind a four wheeled drive vehicle if you’re after a new set of wheels. More grip, stability and ability to cope with the weather are all promised by a vehicle that puts power down via all […]
I’d just finished a telephone call to my mother, stating that, due to my careful driving and relentless efforts to keep my driveway free of snow and ice, I have never been stuck in snow in my current vehicle. So, I jumped in my car, ready for another treacherous (but necessary) journey to the local […]