You might expect that the biggest issue facing the motor trade when it comes to introducing autonomous vehicles would be the limits of technology. However, a recent survey showed that it may be a lack of trust and enthusiasm on the part of drivers preventing the uptake of driverless technology. more info…
According to the Transport Studies Unit at Oxford University, sales of all-electric cars increased 70% year-on-year in 2019. However, still only a tiny percentage of new and used cars sold in Britain are electric. more info…
New research into the UK’s motoring population has revealed some startling figures concerning the amount of penalty points accrued by drivers. Vantage Leasing discovered that the cumulative number of active penalty points on UK licences had reached 10.6 million in March 2019. more info…
In the United Kingdom, you can legally use a handheld mobile phone behind the wheel of a vehicle only for calls to the emergency services, and only if it is unfeasible to stop or if the vehicle is safely parked. more info…
Unicom Insurance wins the coveted ‘Trade Insurance Provider of the Year’ 2019 Award!
The Car Dealer Power Awards, which celebrated their tenth anniversary in 2019, marks the climax of a comprehensive survey commissioned by ‘Car Dealer’ magazine. The survey invites the public to express their views on manufacturers and suppliers in various categories, confidentially, by awarding them marks out of ten. The award ceremony took place on 26th September 2019, in the inspirational surroundings of the Spinnaker Tower high above Portsmouth Harbour. more info…
Conventional wisdom dictates that part exchange is the easiest, but not necessarily the most cost effective option for buying new and used cars.
Part exchange usually involves exchanging your car for another more expensive vehicle which is paid for in part by the proceeds of the sale of your old car. more info…
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth has some bad news for motorists this week with comments suggesting that electric vehicles will not be falling in price any time soon. more info…
Driving at night, whether in the countryside or in a town with streetlights can feel very different to driving in the daytime. It comes with its own set of risks and can be tiring with the strain of trying to see in darkness. more info…
The dangers of driving with a hand off the steering wheel while chatting on a mobile phone have been apparent for some time now. The penalty for making or receiving calls while driving is six penalty points and a £200 fine, the points usually will have an impact in the cost of both private and motor trade insurance. more info…
With the UK set to leave the European Union on October 31st, the government has announced that new and used cars travelling to the Republic of Ireland from the UK mainland will need to display a GB sticker as the Republic of Ireland is part of the EU. more info…
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