New figures have been obtained by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) from the DVLA by way of a Freedom of Information request concerning disqualified drivers. The figures show that male drivers between the ages of 20 and 30 were the most common group to be disqualified from driving. To read the original article and […]
According to a new report carried out for Cosan Lubricants’ Mobil Care range, more than a third of all cars in Europe could experience brake failure without warning. The research, which was carried out at independent service garages across the UK, worryingly found that an not insignificant 26.5% of UK motorists are operating with sub-standard […]
I do love a good news story! A lady from South Yorkshire has finally passed her driving test at the age of 77! It seems that the lady decided to learn to drive after 78-year-old husband Tony suffered a stroke, and since she has now passed her driving test, she is looking forward to driving […]
The National Motor Museum Trust, Beaulieu, are to explore how the First World War led to a revolution in leisure motoring. The trust have been given Lottery funding for the sum of £97,200 which will go towards preserving a unique collection of more than 400 historic photographs and postcards of well loved charabancs. Despite the […]
According to a new poll commissioned by ContractHireAndLeasing.com, has found that many of the UK’s drivers may not be quite as honest as they should! Worryingly, the findings showed that a not inconsiderable 30% of drivers said that they would consider leaving the scene of an accident after causing minor damage. Even more concerning, 4% […]
Despite the weight of negative publicity surrounding the use of mobile phones while behind the wheel, a survey has discovered that the dangers of mobile phone abuse is still being seriously underplayed in the eyes of many. The survey, conducted by used car warranty firm ‘Warrantywise’, set out to find out what the public believed […]
In an attempt to lower pollution levels, the drivers of diesel powered vehicles could be facing higher taxes which it’s hoped will encourage them to switch to cleaner running vehicles. The increasing rise in the air pollution levels in Britain’s towns and cities is a concern both environmentally and health wise. It is thought that […]
The Government have announced that it plans to legalise driver-less cars, with the first trials pencilled in to begin as early as January 2015. In anticipation of this, the results of a survey have been released which found that 56% of those surveyed stating that they would not purchase a driver-less car, with potential issues […]
According to figures from the Association of Chief Police Officer’s (ACPO) compiled during their summer drink drive campaign, one in 15 of those breath-tested were found to be over the legal drink-drive limit. The campaign which was on a national scale running from 1 June to 30 June, administered 63,688 breath tests, of which 4,108 […]
Good news! The government has announced that the cost of a driving licence is set to fall from the current fee of £50.00 to just £34.00. The new fees are set to be introduced by the end of October 2014, and will come as a welcome move in the eyes of those just setting out […]