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McLaren Automotive has announced its 2019 Grand Tour, which will showcase the new McLaren GT, offering members of the public the opportunity to see this exciting new car and get a closer look at other models within the McLaren range. The tour will commence in the UK today, the 17th June, and will visit several […]
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 […]
GEM Motoring Assist is warning motorists that as of this week motorway cameras are being used to detect drivers who use lanes with a red x. A red X tells drivers and riders that a lane is closed and must not be used. The system, which went live on Monday 10 June, allows cameras to […]
The UK government has invested £33m in next-generation technologies to help the automotive sector build a prosperous low carbon future. The latest round of funding, through the Advanced Propulsion Centre, is part of the Government’s modern Industrial Strategy and is expected to secure and create up to 2,230 jobs in research and manufacturing across UK. […]
With heavy rain and thunderstorms forecasted for the rest of the week, IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, has put together some crucial advice to help you drive safely in the rain. Heavy rain: • Heavy rain will affect your visibility, so take it slow. Rule 126 of the Highway Code […]
Dealers have increased new car discounts by more than 10% since February 2019, in a bid to maintain sales. The move equates to savings of £16.8 million off manufacturer list prices across the market, according to the latest research by Britain’s leading consumer champion and new car buying platform, What Car?. Analysis of the UK […]
Breakdown cover specialist GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to take care during the next few days, with a Met Office amber and yellow warnings in place for heavy rain across large parts of the country. There is an amber rain warning today for parts of southern and eastern Britain, where some places could see […]
Ford is set to lose the Bridgend Plant in Wales, which will put around 1,700 jobs in total at risk. This is shock news for the industry, and presents really worrying times for those affected. Whilst it may not be immediate (some are touting 2020 at the earliest), this is a further example of global […]
As the picture indicates, this is the rear of the Lotus Type 130 – which is a codename for the all-electric hypercar coming from the Hethel based marque. There’ll only be 130 examples made and apparently buyers are already in the book, so you’d better move fast if you want one. The car will apparently […]
Motorists concerned if a vehicle is subject to a manufacturer recall can put their minds at ease by carrying out an instant HPI safety recall check. The advice, from trusted vehicle experts HPI, comes as Honda is recalling 141,321 cars fitted with potentially dangerous Takata airbags. The UK-wide safety notice affects Accord, Jazz, Insight and […]