Tool theft has soared in the last 12 months with more than a third of van drivers falling victim – up from a quarter the year before, according to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The average value of equipment stored per van stands at £2,500, which means UK tradespeople […]
Young drivers putting brakes on car maintenance
New research claims that more than three-quarters of motorists aged 18-34 have delayed key vehicle checks to save money. As drivers battle the cost of living crisis, data commissioned by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, also shows almost a third (28%) of younger drivers have held […]
Watch out for deer as mating season approaches
Road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is advising drivers to take extra care in areas where deer are common, as their breeding season gets underway. The coming weeks (the breeding season lasts until early November) mean deer are more mobile than usual, bringing them onto roads and increasing the risk […]
What is the UK’s leading breakdown provider?
Nationwide roadside rescue and recovery provider Start Rescue has been named the UK’s leading breakdown company. In the annual Which? Recommended Provider customer survey, Start Rescue came out top for the fourth consecutive year, with the highest percentage of customers feeling they get value for money. The research found that […]
2022 Ford Focus review
We road test the new, improved version of the popular Ford Focus – now with mild hybrid assistance available… The current fourth generation of the Ford Focus five-door family hatchback and estate was launched in 2018 and has just been treated to a mid-life makeover. Gaining bolder looks, an updated […]
Is charging a smartphone faster than an EV?
Electric vehicles take half the time to charge than your iPhone does, according to new research by Peugeot. In its mission to debunk common misconceptions of EVs, the French car brand investigated the charging time of an average EV (based on the top-selling models in the UK) compared to everyday […]
Meet the Land Rover Defender 75th Limited Edition
Land Rover is marking the 75th anniversary of its legendary 4×4 with £85,995 limited edition Defender. Available in either 90 or 110 body styles, it gets a heritage Grasmere Green paint job with 20-inch alloy wheels coloured to match the bodywork. Other unique features include several “75 Years” graphics across […]
GM’s Self-Driving Cruise Robotaxi Expands to Two New Cities
GM’s self-driving company Cruise offers robotaxi rides in California with no human driver present. After years of working on its self-driving fleet vehicles, Cruise received regulatory approval back in June. Now, the CEO confirmed its service is quickly expanding to Austin and Phoenix. Kyle Vogt, CEO of GM’s Cruise, announced that within the […]