As greenery, trees and bushes flourish during the warmer months in the UK, a new analysis has revealed that nearly three-quarters (74%) of drivers report speed limit signs as the most obscured by overgrown foliage. Among these, 30mph signs are the most frequently hidden.
more info…Mainland Europe remains a top holiday destination for many UK residents. With millions of drivers heading across the English Channel each year, the Channel Tunnel is the fastest way to France.
You should always do your own research, but here you’ll find a guide on what you need to know when taking a trip through the Channel Tunnel, along with some tips and advice to ensure a smooth journey from Folkestone to Calais.
more info…For the third consecutive year, London has been ranked as the most congested city in Europe. According to a report by traffic data provider Inrix, private and motor trade drivers in the UK capital spent an average of 99 hours stuck in traffic in 2023, up from 97 hours the previous year.
This places London just behind New York and Mexico City in terms of global traffic congestion. It’s important to note that the report does not include data from China and India.
more info…As the UK approached the 2024 General Election in July, the major political parties, Conservative, Labour, and Liberal Democrats, highlighted the motor industry as a key focus in their manifestos.
Here, we will look at the breakdown of what each party had in store for UK drivers.
more info…There’s nothing quite like the thrill of hitting the open road in the summer holidays.
Radio playing your favourite songs and an endless stretch of road ahead for a sing-along, it’s the perfect recipe for a family road trip adventure. If you’re a petrolhead, summer means more miles on the clock as you get ready for getaways, road trips, and spontaneous family days out.
more info…Middle-lane hogging might sound like a term for a quirky British sport, but it’s one of the most irritating driving habits on UK roads.
Despite its name, lane hogging isn’t just about monopolising the middle lane; it applies to any lane except the left one when not overtaking.
more info…Recent motor trade data reveals an impressive surge in Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs) and vans on UK roads. Despite new and used car sales reaching record heights recently, the growth rate of LGVs and vans has been even more remarkable.
more info…The Department for Transport (DfT) has released its 2023 report on road collisions in the UK.
Both private and motor trade drivers will be alarmed to read it reveals a troubling rise in pedestrian fatalities despite recent changes to the Highway Code.
more info…Britain’s roads are facing a perfect storm of challenges, from potholes and contentious low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) to the complexities of motorists and the motor trade industry transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs).
Dispatches, with motoring journalist Ginny Buckley, looked into issues that often come up in conversation and impact us all.
more info…Breakdown recovery vehicles, auto technicians and mobile tyre repairers, to name a few, from the motor trade sector, will see the M25 surrounding London shut again this summer as part of a continuing £317 million improvement project between Junctions 9 and 10.
As reported by National Highways, roadworks are scheduled during the peak holiday season, the third stage of five planned weekend closures over the next 12 months.
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