A new police initiative aims to tackle the problem of drivers with poor visibility causing road accidents. Three police forces in the Thames Valley, the West Midlands and Hampshire will all be undertaking a series of eye tests for drivers pulled over at random. If the driver cannot read a licence plate of new and used cars at a distance of 20 metres, the police will have the power to suspend their licence. more info… →

A new Government initiative has been unveiled which aims to save motorists lots of unnecessary wasted journey time. ‘Street Manager’ will be a new real-time service mapping current and ongoing traffic jams allowing motorists to plan their journeys and avoid disruption.  more info… →

According to 2018 research by a leading insurance comparison website, the insurance policy premium you pay each year can vary hugely depending on your occupation – with some unusual trends and outliers to be found! more info… →

One of the most favourable adjectives you might see applied to a vehicle is ‘torquey’, with its overtones of power, speed and sheer fun. But what is torque, and what does it really mean for your driving or riding experience? more info… →

For buyers of new and used cars, horsepower is one of the top considerations when choosing a vehicle. Horsepower figures are often proudly displayed among the specifications next to a showroom car on trade plates and discussed in car magazines. But what is horsepower, and how does it affect your vehicle’s performance? more info… →

A new survey conducted by Carbuyer has indicated the rising costs of residential parking permits; in some areas, people are being forced to shell out more than £1,200 for their annual parking!  more info… →