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00:06 Weird ICEing to the max: Block a charger with a pickup and leave it idling

ICEing to the max: Block a charger with a pickup and leave it idling

The owner explains that he "dreams" to own a Tesla one day.
By Brian Potter 14 September 2022
Lifestyle Two-thirds of UK airports raise drop-off prices post pandemic

Two-thirds of UK airports raise drop-off prices post pandemic

Just a handful of major UK airports still offer free drop-off parking.
By James Fossdyke 31 August 2022
Police Germany: Police take anti ICEing campaign to the extreme

Germany: Police take anti ICEing campaign to the extreme

The message is clear, do not park at charging stations.
By Brian Potter 11 August 2022
Crashes / Wrecks Tesla flies through forest, driver escapes with minor injuries

Tesla flies through forest, driver escapes with minor injuries

The driver reportedly had a medical emergency and exited a car park that was right next to a wooded area that sloped away.
By Brian Potter 10 June 2022
00:57 Crashes / Wrecks Watch Nissan GT-R become amphibious Godzilla after costly mistake

Watch Nissan GT-R become amphibious Godzilla after costly mistake

Hopefully, the owner of the sports car learned an important lesson.
By Brian Potter 25 April 2022
08:26 Supercars One-of-30 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ casually parked in London

One-of-30 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ casually parked in London

It's quite challenging to drive such a wide car on narrow streets.
By Brian Potter 05 April 2022
08:48 Green Non-Tesla EV Supercharging: Parking issues are a significant problem

Non-Tesla EV Supercharging: Parking issues are a significant problem

Because of this, Tesla might not be able to fully capitalise on opening Superchargers.
By Brian Potter 17 February 2022
Motorcycles UK: Motorcycle parking to be banned on the streets of Stratford

UK: Motorcycle parking to be banned on the streets of Stratford

Stratford is issuing a motorcycle parking ban on the waterside park of the area.
By Brian Potter 14 February 2022
Government UK: Most private parking tickets to be capped at £50 under new rules

UK: Most private parking tickets to be capped at £50 under new rules

There's a new code of practice for private parking companies.
By James Fossdyke 09 February 2022
Lifestyle Private parking firms issue 15 tickets every minute in the UK

Private parking firms issue 15 tickets every minute in the UK

Around four million tickets were issued in just six months last year.
By James Fossdyke 12 January 2022
Weird This 1970 Lancia Fulvia sat parked in the same spot for 47 years

This 1970 Lancia Fulvia sat parked in the same spot for 47 years

It's become a tourist attraction too.
By Brian Potter 20 December 2021
Green New Tesla mobile app feature streamlines fight against 'ICE-ing'

New Tesla mobile app feature streamlines fight against 'ICE-ing'

Petrol car owners parking in "your" charging spot? Tesla has simplified its solution.
By Brian Potter 13 December 2021
Industry UK: Surge in number of private parking companies amid growth in fines

UK: Surge in number of private parking companies amid growth in fines

As more people are fined for parking misdemeanours, the number of private parking companies is also shooting up.
By James Fossdyke 26 November 2021
Crashes / Wrecks Nailed It: Karma gets revenge on driver stealing parking spot

Nailed It: Karma gets revenge on driver stealing parking spot

Either that, or someone confused the accelerator and brake pedals.
By Brian Potter 05 November 2021
06:24 Supercars Amazing car park puts Isdera Commendatore, RR Boat Tail under same roof

Amazing car park puts Isdera Commendatore, RR Boat Tail under same roof

If you want a preview of the exotic supercar heaven, here it is.
By Brian Potter 06 October 2021
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 27 September 2021
Government German city mayor wants owners of heavy cars to pay a lot more for parking

German city mayor wants owners of heavy cars to pay a lot more for parking

It mainly affects SUVs, but EV drivers would also have to pay extra.
By Brian Potter 24 September 2021
Motorcycles Bikers Guardian: The ultimate solution to motorcycle theft?

Bikers Guardian: The ultimate solution to motorcycle theft?

An innovative motorcycle parking solution, or just a pipe dream?
By Enrico Punsalang 20 August 2021
Humour UK: This Toyota driver takes eight minutes to park a car perpendicularly

UK: This Toyota driver takes eight minutes to park a car perpendicularly

Meet, UK's worst parker.
By Jacob Oliva 16 July 2021
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
Weird £1 million for parking space because the world has gone mad

£1 million for parking space because the world has gone mad

And you thought parking meters were expensive.
By Chris Okula 06 June 2021
Crashes / Wrecks UK: Watch this catastrophic parking fail by Jaguar I-PACE driver

UK: Watch this catastrophic parking fail by Jaguar I-PACE driver

We have no idea how it started.
By Mark Kane 31 May 2021
Government Councils made more than £890m from parking in 2019-20

Councils made more than £890m from parking in 2019-20

Profits dipped slightly due to the coronavirus pandemic, but not by much.
By James Fossdyke 25 January 2021
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