According to data from comparison website Gocompare.com, ‘well-meaning’ middle-class parents are pretending to be the main driver of a vehicle, which in reality is predominantly being driven by their student son or daughter. The practice, known in the industry as ‘fronting’, is where a lower-risk and usually older driver insures a vehicle in their name […]
That’s right – it appears that the Government’s drive to boost sales of “ultra low-emission” vehicles is faltering, despite grants of up to £5,000 being made available to people for buying them. The scheme, which was introduced by former Transport Secretary, Philip Hammond, in 2011 had set aside a £400 million subsidy kitty, however the forecast appears to […]
Phew! What a great week I have experienced with some great people on the roads of Sunderland! The week has been a long, tiring one – but a great one nonetheless! Excellent progress made by all concerned, along with having the benefit of witnessing some – let’s face it – shocking driving practices on the […]
Car lovers… Look away now. The devastating collapse took place at the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky, USA, leaving a hole around 40ft (12m) across and 25ft to 30ft deep. Eight highly-valuable, historic, and irreplaceable cars were a destroyed in the collapse, including the following: • 1962 black Corvette • 1984 PPG Pace Car • 1992 White […]
Here we have another great short film produced by ‘The Rank Organisation’. On this occasion, it takes a look at some of the United Kingdoms transport links. If you have seventeen-and-a-half minutes to spare (!), it’s certainly worth a look! To see the video for yourself, please follow the link below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgOxglry8Dw What are your thoughts […]
Further to my recent report on the Government’s proposal to outlaw smoking in cars whilst children are present, has now been voted in favour by ministers in the Commons. There was, it appears, opposition to the proposal by a number of senior ministers, however the the vote went in favour of the ban and the […]
Further to my recent ‘Look at Life – The Driving Test… 1959 Style!’ post, I have stumbled upon another short film from ‘The Rank Organisation’. On this occasion, it takes a look at what was being put in place to help improve safety in vehicles at the time. If you have nine minutes to spare, it’s […]
The Dutch-style roundabout differs from those currently used in the UK as they are fitted out with segregated vehicle lanes to keep cyclists safe. They also have their traffic lanes divided by way of plastic separators, which will work to encourage traffic to stay in the appropriate lane, which in turn will encourage vehicles to […]
Figures obtained by MSN Cars have revealed that a massive 71 countries have each racked up debts of more than £100,000 in Congestion Charge fees, and it seems that the embassies are actually refusing to pay them. Transport for London (TfL), who compiled the figures, have said they both themselves and the Government are clear […]
The man was captured on CCTV whilst driving the stolen Nissan Micra. A couple of weeks later, the man and the car were spotted again. The vehicle failed to stop for Police, and was driving on the wrong side of the road whilst travelling at around 50mph in a 30mph zone. The Police were able […]