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Technology UK: Drivers still pay for parking in cash despite pandemic

UK: Drivers still pay for parking in cash despite pandemic

Roughly half of UK drivers still prefer to pay in cash.
By James Fossdyke 16h ago
Safety UK: Pandemic made three in four drivers nervous behind the wheel

UK: Pandemic made three in four drivers nervous behind the wheel

Two-thirds of those said they have done nothing to fix their problem.
By James Fossdyke 08 September 2021
Pricing UK used car price increases 'set to continue', says Auto Trader

UK used car price increases 'set to continue', says Auto Trader

The website reckons sustained demand for second-hand cars will keep prices high.
By James Fossdyke 25 August 2021
Motorsport.com F1 confirms Japanese Grand Prix cancellation due to COVID spike

F1 confirms Japanese Grand Prix cancellation due to COVID spike

Formula 1 has confirmed that the Japanese GP has been cancelled at the request of the government, due to ongoing COVID-19 issues.
By Adam Cooper 18 August 2021
Safety MoTs could be at a premium next month after Covid extensions

MoTs could be at a premium next month after Covid extensions

The AA says more than 5.5 million cars have seen their test dates moved to the autumn.
By James Fossdyke 18 August 2021
Safety 1.3m new drivers expected to hit UK roads this year

1.3m new drivers expected to hit UK roads this year

Analysis suggests more than a million tests were delayed during the pandemic.
By James Fossdyke 13 August 2021
Industry Supply shortages not expected to harm UK new van market recovery

Supply shortages not expected to harm UK new van market recovery

The sector is on track to return to pre-pandemic levels this year.
By James Fossdyke 10 August 2021
Motorsport.com F1: Lewis Hamilton suspects he may have long COVID

F1: Lewis Hamilton suspects he may have long COVID

Extremely fatigued and felt some dizziness after battling hard at the Hungaroring.
By Jonathan Noble 02 August 2021
Industry UK: More than 11m holidaymakers to hit the road as schools break up

UK: More than 11m holidaymakers to hit the road as schools break up

Data from Inrix suggests traffic hotspots include the M25, M1 and M4.
By James Fossdyke 22 July 2021
Industry UK: Relaxed Covid restrictions and school holidays are 'perfect storm' for traffic

UK: Relaxed Covid restrictions and school holidays are 'perfect storm' for traffic

An AA survey suggests four in 10 drivers will drive to their summer holiday destination.
By James Fossdyke 22 July 2021
Industry 'Unprecedented' summer will see surge in traffic jams, RAC predicts

'Unprecedented' summer will see surge in traffic jams, RAC predicts

Destinations in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset are expected to be the most popular.
By James Fossdyke 16 July 2021
Industry New car market recovery was 'squeezed by supply issues' in June

New car market recovery was 'squeezed by supply issues' in June

Sales were down 16 percent on the 10-year average for the month.
By James Fossdyke 07 July 2021
Industry Weekend traffic exceeds pre-pandemic levels in June

Weekend traffic exceeds pre-pandemic levels in June

But records show weekday traffic is still down as people work from home.
By James Fossdyke 07 July 2021
Industry UK: Average insurance premium drops to six-year low in spring 2021

UK: Average insurance premium drops to six-year low in spring 2021

The average cost of a year's car insurance was down £74 on the same period last year.
By James Fossdyke 06 July 2021
Commercial Vehicles UK commercial vehicle industry continued Covid recovery in May

UK commercial vehicle industry continued Covid recovery in May

Output was up 2.2 percent on pre-pandemic levels.
By James Fossdyke 29 June 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK car manufacturing recovery 'hit by supply shortages'

UK car manufacturing recovery 'hit by supply shortages'

The SMMT says a semiconductor shortage has impacted production in the UK.
By James Fossdyke 28 June 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
Industry UK: Half of drivers think they're paying too much for insurance during Covid

UK: Half of drivers think they're paying too much for insurance during Covid

Drivers say they should be paying less given the impact Covid has had on their mileage.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2021
Motorsport.com British GP to still welcome F1 fans but numbers may be restricted

British GP to still welcome F1 fans but numbers may be restricted

Part of the Event Research Programme.
By Jonathan Noble 16 June 2021
Safety Motorists fear 'rusty' drivers as traffic levels return to normal

Motorists fear 'rusty' drivers as traffic levels return to normal

Three-quarters worry about other drivers' competence after lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 16 June 2021
Industry Weekday traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels after lockdown

Weekday traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels after lockdown

Government data suggests traffic levels are more or less back to normal.
By James Fossdyke 15 June 2021
Industry Busy roads predicted as travel restrictions impact holiday plans

Busy roads predicted as travel restrictions impact holiday plans

Coronavirus restrictions could mean an increase in traffic this summer.
By James Fossdyke 14 June 2021
Industry UK: Almost 280,000 cars taken off the road during the coronavirus pandemic

UK: Almost 280,000 cars taken off the road during the coronavirus pandemic

Kwik Fit's analysis of government figures show 277,859 cars were put on Statutory Off Road Notices.
By James Fossdyke 10 June 2021
Corporate / Financial UK buyers borrowed more than £3bn to finance cars in April alone

UK buyers borrowed more than £3bn to finance cars in April alone

That's despite overall sales being down on the average for the month.
By James Fossdyke 10 June 2021
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