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Homeowners are making more than £1,000 per year on average by renting out their driveways to motorists. The research by online parking portal YourParkingSpace.co.uk looked at the 50 top earning cities and towns to reveal an annual average driveway income of £1,114. While residents in some cities are earning a lot more, most significantly in […]
The Government is seeking a zero-emission fleet to be in place by 2030. This will comprise of fully electric vehicles to reduce emissions harmful to the environment and people. Chris Grayling, the Transport Secretary, has confirmed this commitment in a letter to every government department. British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA) made the following statement […]
In recognition of the individuality of the 500, Fiat is launching a new advertising campaign designed to shake off gender stereotypes, age, lifestyle and fashion labels traditionally imposed by society and reflect the true personality of their owners. The idea behind ‘Lose the Labels’ is to challenge conformity over individuality. Taking perceived wisdom of what […]
Crumbling roads have cost British motorists more than £3 billion in car repairs as new figures reveal one in three drivers have footed average repair bills of £260 after hitting potholes. The staggering cost of pothole damage to cars ranges from replacing individual tyres to fixing extensive damage to suspension systems. And, in some cases, cars have been […]
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging courts across the country to get tough on drivers and riders who accumulate 12 penalty points on their licences. The call comes as a further example emerges of a driver who successfully invoked the ‘exceptional hardship’ excuse and managed to persuade magistrates that he should […]
Almost one-in-four motorists hasn’t picked up a Highway Code since they first passed their driving test, according to data gathered by Halfords Autocentres as part of its Roadworthiness Week campaign. The nationwide servicing and repair chain surveyed over 22,000 drivers as part of the Halfords Autocentres Roadworthiness Quiz, which revealed the disturbing statistic. A total of 36% […]
Roads that aren’t fit for purpose and poorly maintained, alongside sparsely available parking facilities and regular parking fines are having a detrimental impact on the nation’s van drivers and operators, according to new research from Mercedes-Benz Vans. An overwhelming majority of drivers feel there’s a parking problem in the UK for vans (90%). This is […]
Nick Lloyd, acting head of road safety for RoSPA, said: “We were very distressed to hear of the incident involving our former President, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, and two other people, and we are extremely pleased and relieved to hear that everyone involved was not seriously injured. “In the wake of the incident, we […]
Welcome to 2019! We’re so glad that you’ve decided to join us in welcoming in the New Year. Whilst 2018 was a real thrill, there’s even more to look forward into the new year. Our predictions include more hybrids and better electrics (with even more improved range), super powerful hypercars like the McLaren Speedtail (okay […]
GEM Motoring Assist wishes all drivers a very happy and safe Christmas holiday, and takes the opportunity to thank those who will be at work over the festive season to help keep us all safe. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth commented: “As the holiday season arrives, we think about winding down work – even […]