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Should cities really have a 10mph speed limit? Here’s what a road safety charity thinks
A leading road safety charity is calling for 10mph speed limits in cities to cut road deaths—but critics say it’s a joke. Here’s what’s being proposed and why it’s so controversial.
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Should drink-drivers be forced to use alcolocks? Half of UK drivers think so
Over half of UK drivers support mandatory alcolocks for drink-driving offenders to stop reoffending. Could these breathalyser devices be the...
May 16, 2025
Booked your driving test yet? You’re one of 600,000 waiting
Stuck in the driving test queue? Over 600,000 learners are now waiting, with average delays of 20 weeks. Here’s what’s going wrong –...
May 16, 2025
The most expensive places to park outside your home in the UK
Some UK drivers are paying over £1,000 a year just to park outside their home. Find out which councils charge the most for resident parking...
May 15, 2025
Driving on worn tyres? The Government might soon force you to act
Over 2 million cars failed their MoT in 2024 due to tyre issues, with many drivers ignoring safety warnings. Discover what changes could be...
May 14, 2025
UK and Saudi media blamed for 30% of global scepticism towards Chinese car brands
UK media plays a major role in global doubt about Chinese cars, but with BYD positively dominating headlines, could public opinion be...
May 14, 2025
New 2025 Jeep Compass Preview
The new Compass, kicking off in First Edition trim, will be available for order this summer. Deliveries in the UK will start in the fourth...
May 13, 2025
The UK built just 24 miles of new motorway in 10 years
Why is UK roadbuilding falling so far behind Europe?
May 13, 2025
Nissan is cutting 11,000 more jobs and shutting 7 factories—Here’s why
Nissan is cutting 11,000 more jobs and closing factories after a tough year of falling sales, a failed merger, and major financial losses....
May 13, 2025
Gen Z most at risk of car theft, new research finds
Gen Z drivers (17–24) are 36 times more likely to have their car stolen than drivers over 55, with 18% affected compared to just 0.5%.
May 13, 2025
DVLA Bans 464 Number Plates from September 2025 Due to Offensive Content
Each banned list is the result of a detailed review process led by senior DVLA staff and industry experts
May 13, 2025
SUVs 44% More Likely to Kill Cyclists and Pedestrians in Collisions Than Standard Cars, Study Finds
People walking or cycling are far more likely to die if hit by an SUV rather than a smaller car like a hatchback or saloon, according to new...
May 13, 2025
Are older drivers with bad eyesight putting others at risk?
Older drivers are facing calls for stricter eyesight checks as crash data reveals a six-year high in road accidents linked to poor vision....
May 12, 2025
UK secures £1 billion for electric car battery plant in Sunderland
The UK secures £1bn for a new electric car battery plant in Sunderland, creating 1,000 jobs and powering 100,000 EVs a year as part of a...
May 12, 2025
Tailgating epidemic: nearly 1 million drivers caught in the act during UK camera trials
High-tech camera trials on four major UK motorways recorded nearly one million cases of tailgating between 2017 and 2021, according to...
May 12, 2025
The worst car ever is making a comeback – seriously
Once dubbed the worst car ever sold in Britain, the Yugo is set for a shock comeback in 2027 — discover the wild history and bold rebirth...
May 12, 2025
Cyclists Could Face Life Sentences Under New Road Safety Laws
The goal is to bring penalties for dangerous cycling in line with those for drivers, especially as new forms of transport like e-scooters...
May 09, 2025
Blue Badge misuse soars 1000%: disabled drivers left struggling for spaces
Blue Badge abuse is on the rise, with fake badges, theft, and misuse blocking access for those who truly need it. Find out how bad it’s...
May 09, 2025
UK strikes car tariff deal with the US — but there's a catch
The UK’s new car trade deal with the US slashes tariffs—but a strict limit could leave British carmakers stuck in first gear.
May 09, 2025
New Audi A6 Plug-in Hybrid Offers Up to 69 Miles Electric Range, Starting from £56,000
This A6 PHEV joins the recently launched A5 plug-in hybrid and is one of 10 new electrified models Audi plans to release in 2025.
May 08, 2025
Car parks could soon be solar-powered under new government plans
According to the Government, an average 80-space car park fitted with solar panels could save around £28,000 a year in electricity costs.
May 08, 2025