Remember your driving test? How you had to read a car number plate from 20 metres? This summer the DVLA is urging all drivers to test their eyesight through the EYE 735T campaign, a quick and easy way to check …
Consumer demand for pick-ups . . . picks up in the UK
What’s the most desirable car in the UK right now? A sleek convertible or a high-end coupe? A Range Rover or maybe an Audi Q7? The answer may very well surprise you as research indicates that drivers in the UK …
Love a gadget? This is the best car technology available now
Everybody loves a gadget. That’s why car manufacturers love to stuff their latest models with the most up to date tech. Here’s our round-up of the best, smartest wackiest gadgets available right now from your favourite car makers Let’s face …
Fancy a new motor? Harry’s Audi is up for sale and it’s a bargain
Want to own a little piece of history? Or simply want to know what it’s like to drive around in royal luxury and comfort? The 175mph Audi in which Prince Harry drove Meghan Markle to Pippa Middleton’s wedding is up …
What’s your favourite road? Drivers name A66 best in Britain
The picturesque A66 that links North Yorkshire and Cumbria has been named Britain’s best road by motorists. Praised for its tidiness and good service stations, there are also spectacular views over some of Britain’s finest countryside. The A66(M) has just …
How to get the most out of your car’s air con in a heat wave
Still sweltering on the daily commute? Too hot to drive to the shops? With the heatwave showing no signs of ending, how does your air con shape up? Here’s how to get the best out of your car’s air conditioning …
Am I insured to drive any car, or do I need extra cover?
Am I insured to drive any car, or do I need extra cover? If you are thinking about sharing a car with someone, you may be asking yourself “am I insured to drive any car?” Some types of insurance allow …
Motorists overpaying for fuel, EV uptake slow in certain regions
According to a new report British motorists are overpaying at least £2.50 per tank at filling stations. Research carried out by fuel price champion FairFuelUK revealed that since early last month retailers have increased petrol and diesel prices by well …
New Ford Focus to include pothole detection tech
Ford will implement pothole detecting tech in its new Focus model after it was revealed earlier this year that the government would invest £100 million to fix dangerous roads across the country. The so called “pothole epidemic” reached fever pitch …
Pavement parking might soon be an offence across the UK
British motorists might soon face stiff penalties if they park their cars on the pavement. This comes after Scottish legislators approved a bill that makes it illegal to park partly on the footpath. That in turn follows a draft proposal …
London show an excellent sales generator for auto dealers
Two of the car retail groups that report having generated substantial sales leads from exhibiting at the 2018 London Motor Show include HR Owen and Lookers. According to organisers the event, which took place at ExCel in London, attracted 32,310 …
Speeding causes higher car insurance premiums says Consumer Intelligence
A new report has found that British drivers who exceed the speed limit with even a few miles per hour might see a surge in their car insurance premiums. Any motorist who receives a speeding fine, regardless of how small, …