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General Average UK car is parked for 23 hours a day, new research shows

Average UK car is parked for 23 hours a day, new research shows

The RAC Foundation report says that's good news for electric car charging.
By James Fossdyke 13 July 2021
General UK: Private parking firms issue 12,000 tickets a day despite lockdown

UK: Private parking firms issue 12,000 tickets a day despite lockdown

That's 4.4 million tickets in just 12 months.
By James Fossdyke 24 June 2021
General Motorists urged to check their car's compatibility with new E10 petrol

Motorists urged to check their car's compatibility with new E10 petrol

The new, more eco-friendly fuel will hit UK forecourts in September.
By James Fossdyke 09 June 2021
General May sees highest petrol prices in almost two years

May sees highest petrol prices in almost two years

Prices have increased sharply over the past 12 months.
By James Fossdyke 07 June 2021
General UK: Drop in council road funding would be enough to fix 9.5m potholes

UK: Drop in council road funding would be enough to fix 9.5m potholes

The Local Government Association says "consistent" investment is needed to tackle the issue of potholes.
By James Fossdyke 24 May 2021
General Highways England rolls out 'anti-ageing' cream for road surfaces

Highways England rolls out 'anti-ageing' cream for road surfaces

The new asphalt mix is designed to make road surfaces more resilient.
By James Fossdyke 29 April 2021
General Drivers urged to protect cars amid rise in catalytic converter theft

Drivers urged to protect cars amid rise in catalytic converter theft

Insurer Ageas says catalytic converter theft accounts for almost a third of all theft claims.
By James Fossdyke 27 April 2021
General Pothole-related breakdowns hit three-year high, RAC claims

Pothole-related breakdowns hit three-year high, RAC claims

On average, 52 breakdowns a day were caused by potholes during the first three months of 2021.
By James Fossdyke 20 April 2021
General Driving lessons return in England and Wales, but demand is through the roof

Driving lessons return in England and Wales, but demand is through the roof

The AA Driving School says it has 26,000 on its waiting list.
By James Fossdyke 13 April 2021
General Seat Leon gets powerful new petrol engine and frugal diesel

Seat Leon gets powerful new petrol engine and frugal diesel

New 2-litre diesel estate and petrol hatch variants come in at £24,515 and £28,810 respectively.
By James Fossdyke 08 April 2021
General Lockdown saved drivers a combined total of more than £25 billion

Lockdown saved drivers a combined total of more than £25 billion

Reduced mileage has cut costs for motorists.
By James Fossdyke 05 April 2021
General Third of multi-car UK households consider shrinking their 'fleets'

Third of multi-car UK households consider shrinking their 'fleets'

Almost a quarter say they need their car less often.
By James Fossdyke 26 March 2021
General UK youngsters' car running costs lowest since 2015, research claims

UK youngsters' car running costs lowest since 2015, research claims

But it still costs the average 17-year-old more than £2,000 a year to run their car.
By James Fossdyke 22 March 2021
General RAC launches pay-as-you-go insurance policies for those driving less

RAC launches pay-as-you-go insurance policies for those driving less

Scheme is designed for drivers covering fewer than 6,000 miles a year.
By James Fossdyke 17 March 2021
General Full tank of fuel now costs £5 more than in late 2020, RAC says

Full tank of fuel now costs £5 more than in late 2020, RAC says

Petrol prices rose by the fourth month in a row in February.
By James Fossdyke 03 March 2021
General Used car market analysis suggests diesel isn't dead just yet

Used car market analysis suggests diesel isn't dead just yet

Research shows diesels command a hefty premium on the used market.
By James Fossdyke 01 March 2021
General Decision not to open UK showrooms until April is 'disappointing'

Decision not to open UK showrooms until April is 'disappointing'

But the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders also says it "understands" the need to control the virus.
By James Fossdyke 24 February 2021
General Eight in 10 drivers planning post-lockdown road trips

Eight in 10 drivers planning post-lockdown road trips

Most motorists will be hitting the road when lockdown is over.
By James Fossdyke 22 February 2021
General Toyota GB bids farewell to GT86 sports car to make way for new model

Toyota GB bids farewell to GT86 sports car to make way for new model

It's time to say goodbye as current GT86 leaves the UK market.
By James Fossdyke 04 February 2021
General Driving licences and number plates lose EU icons almost a year after Brexit

Driving licences and number plates lose EU icons almost a year after Brexit

It comes as a new agreement allows drivers to hit EU roads without extra paperwork.
By James Fossdyke 02 February 2021
General Rise in number of 'sub-standard' bridges in the UK

Rise in number of 'sub-standard' bridges in the UK

Ten bridges collapsed in the past year.
By James Fossdyke 02 February 2021
01:52 General Car trailer with six Land Rovers pulled by new Defender on icy road

Car trailer with six Land Rovers pulled by new Defender on icy road

That's actually impressive.
By Jacob Oliva 01 February 2021
General Grey was Britain's most popular new car colour in 2020

Grey was Britain's most popular new car colour in 2020

Just three in every 10 new cars were not painted grey, black, white or silver.
By James Fossdyke 18 January 2021
01:34 General Lamborghini Urus scale model ad shows you can fake it till you make it

Lamborghini Urus scale model ad shows you can fake it till you make it

All it takes is creativity and a dash of Photoshop.
By Matthew Crisara 12 January 2021
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