The pothole chequered highways of this country are costing British motorists an astonishing £1.2 billion per year. The costs of repairing or replacing suspension, steering and tires and wheel repairs have risen by a substantial 16% in just in only one year. The last year which has seen very heavy levels of rain have added […]
The country’s roads are now packed with approximately seven million drivers or more. With one in five of them over the age of 65 on the UK’s roads, this is according to figures released by the road safety charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). The number of drivers who had already achieved the age […]
South Africa’s biggest electric utility company is in the process of determining the future of electric cars in Africa, or if there will be any future at all. The challenges are tremendous; even though it is Africa’s largest producer of electricity, Eskom has been struggling with the demand on its resources and capabilities. According to […]
The UK’s ongoing battle with air pollution, fuelled (for lack of a better word) by EU demands for stricter controls) has given rise to another controversial proposal, this one to lower the speed limit in order to improve the air quality around the M1. The current proposal would affect a 32-mile stretch from junction 28 […]
If you would want to buy an electric car this Christmas, then you should consider the Volkswagen E-up. This car is available from as little as £199 per month through the Volkswagen Finance e-solutions personal plan. The car is priced at £19,250 and would be available to order from Volkswagen EV specialist dealers across UK […]
According to a new survey from IAM the Institute of Advanced Motorists about 33% of all drivers do not enjoy driving. Over half stated that the high costs of fuel made it too expensive to enjoy driving while another 41% stated that they did not like driving because of congestion. Another 28% stated that driving […]
Motorists have received warnings that they could face unforeseen breakdowns during winter due to problems with the diesel that is sold on British forecourts. Under the EU regulations, fuel providers have been forced to mix conventional diesel and petrol with higher amounts of bio-fuels that are environmentally friendly. However, experts believe that the increased concentrations […]
One of the best known UK electric bike brands, Powabyke, has created a new model that will be launched now after a buyout of the management team that occurred in November. This will be the first model released by Powabyke in four years, and the X3 has already created quite a buzz at the NEC […]
As the Christmas party season is just about upon us Halfords is pointing out that motorists really should be carrying a personal breathalyser device with them to ensue that they have not had one sherry too many before they get behind the wheel. Drivers need to keep in mind that they need to be secure […]
When looking at buying a new car the financing of the vehicle can seem like a complicated process that is difficult to understand. This can lead to bad financial decisions and a long standing, extra bill that could have been avoided. Below we look at some top tips to look out for when financing a […]