Motorists in theUKwon’t be able to use the excuse, “Oh there was dreadful tie-up on route . . . “ (pick your motorway) when they’re late for dinner – unless there really was one. All the traffic news up to the minute will be available with the new partnership between TomTom HD Traffic and the […]
Lorry drivers who are foreign and using British roads will have to pay £10 per day under a new scheme by the Government designed to put a price on national roads. The new charge is aimed to help level the charges that British lorry drivers pay when they travel abroad. The consultation is expected to […]
As commuters feel the pinch with rising fuel prices, more and more people in the UK are turning to two wheels as an option to get them into work However, it is not the pedal-powered variety two-wheeler, but petrol-powered scooters which are proving increasingly popular, with the Motorcycle Industry Association revealing that registrations were up […]
The all-new Honda Civic has now got a new diesel engine, ensuring that the car is more powerful and cleaner than ever before. The new Honda Civic 2012 has undergone serious improvements. To ensure emissions were reduced, Honda adapted the engine via the oil flow, which has proven to decrease circulation loss. A great improvement […]
Justine Greening, the Transport Secretary, has just announced that from no on, drivers are to be released from the realms of red tape that is currently required by the Government. As a result of the Road Transport Red Tape Challenge, the Government’s process that aims to get rid of the burdensome, overcomplicated and largely unnecessary […]
The change to two year MOT’s has been something on the cards with the government for a long time, and while many people might assume it will reduce the cost of car maintenance, experts are claiming that it is actually going to increase the cost of repairs as well as insurance. Rather than saving money […]
A new survey has revealed that bad weather is expected to bring about 61 emergency situations this winter, and that singer Robbie Williams was the first choice of UK respondents when asked which celebrity would they want to help them in an emergency. Whilst Robbie was the top man wanted in an emergency situation, he […]
A new poll from confused.com has revealed that the midnight switch off of the lights on the roads of the UK, which the government implemented in 2010, pose safety risks to motorists. As we approach the shortest day of the year, the insurance experts at confused.com reveal that 67% of UK drivers oppose the switch […]
New research from confused.com has revealed that 51% of drivers don’t know the legal alcohol limit. The research also shows that 31% of the drivers were unaware that there are other factors involved such as gender, weight, stress levels, if they have eaten recently and even their age can make the alcohol have different effects […]
Dog owners can now choose to take their holidays on camping and caravan sites where their dogs will be as welcome as they are. Dogfriendly – the largest database in the UK of dog friendly venues have released their 2012 edition of the Dog Friendly Camping and Caravan Site book. This new edition boasts over 600 […]