Motorways have been part of the driving experience for motorists in the UK since the M1 opened in 1959. The motorway system was designed to allow high speed long distance travel and keep vehicles moving but increases in the number of vehicles on the roads has resulted in our motorways often being congested, with traffic sitting at a standstill or moving slowly. more info…
The DVLA is sending out a clear message to all new and used car owners, the campaign is ‘tax it or lose it’ for any driver taking a chance on not paying their vehicle tax. Anyone found guilty of not paying their road tax will either be clamped, receive a fine, or lose their vehicle altogether. more info…
Autonomous vehicles look set to play a much more prominent role in the motor trade industry after Cruise LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors in which Honda also holds a stake, recently revealed an ambitious, electric, driverless shuttle / taxi prototype in San Francisco. more info…
The UK government plan to bring forward the ban on selling new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars from 2040 to 2035 to achieve its target of emitting virtually zero carbon by 2050. more info…
It’s a new decade, and it looks like being an interesting year for the motor trade, with new technology and changing regulations driving the industry. 2020 also promises a packed calendar full of motoring events, so whether you want to watch high speed racing, admire classic cars, or keep up to date with the latest models, there’s guaranteed to be something for your diary. more info…
There are several reasons, including the law, why you shouldn’t overload a vehicle when you need to transport a large amount of cargo. You may be tempted to use every inch of space within your car, maybe even adding a rack or box to the roof. more info…
The United Kingdom is officially due to leave the European Union (EU) on January 31st, 2020, following Brexit, the Government will no longer be bound to charge standard rate VAT of at least 15% on electric cars. more info…
A trial of electric vehicle induction pads which enable wireless charging points are to be trialled on roads, car parks and taxi ranks throughout London, the Midlands and Scotland. If the trial is seen as a success, electric new and used cars could be wirelessly charging on UK roads by spring 2020. more info…
Any UK driver convicted of a motoring offence may be fined and have their licence endorsed with penalty points. Penalty points are issued on a scale of one to eleven – with eleven representing the most serious offences, such as causing death by careless, or dangerous driving, this offence will also remain on a drivers record for between four and eleven years, depending on the severity of the offence. more info…
According to the latest research from the RACs annual ‘Report on Motoring’, nearly half of British motorists believe that the condition of ‘local’ roads, which do not include motorways or major A roads, have become far worse during 2019. more info…
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