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Safety Parents unwittingly risk newborns

Parents unwittingly risk newborns' health with car seats, study claims

Professor says parents should try to avoid car journeys of more than 30 minutes for their baby.
By James Fossdyke Sep 06, 2019
Safety More than half of drivers avoid using hard shoulder on smart motorways

More than half of drivers avoid using hard shoulder on smart motorways

Drivers give the hard shoulder the snub even when it's open to traffic
By James Fossdyke Sep 06, 2019
Official New research reveals where the UK

New research reveals where the UK's worst drivers are

Yorkshire drivers have more points than anyone else.
By Dominik Wilde Sep 04, 2019
General One in four cars has MOT advisory faults

One in four cars has MOT advisory faults

If faults aren't repaired they could earn a fine of up to £2,500.
By James Fossdyke Aug 28, 2019
Commercial Vehicles UK van drivers fork out almost £600k a year in loading bay fines

UK van drivers fork out almost £600k a year in loading bay fines

Research from VW shows that Glasgow issues the most tickets
By James Fossdyke Aug 26, 2019
Green EV range anxiety still a concern for most UK company car drivers

EV range anxiety still a concern for most UK company car drivers

Electric cars offer tax advantages, but drivers still fear running out of juice.
By James Fossdyke Aug 21, 2019
Green Britain now has more electric car charging points than petrol stations

Britain now has more electric car charging points than petrol stations

Nissan research finds there are now 9,300 "charging locations" across the UK.
By James Fossdyke Aug 20, 2019
Safety Brits think drivers should undergo mandatory eyesight tests at 59

Brits think drivers should undergo mandatory eyesight tests at 59

A third of us think the current eyesight test for driving is not thorough enough.
By James Fossdyke Aug 19, 2019
Safety Drivers

Drivers' group launches campaign against blanket 20mph limits

The Alliance of British Drivers says the schemes have "no road safety benefit whatsoever".
By James Fossdyke Aug 16, 2019
Safety Up to 15 million drivers have ignored dogs left in hot cars

Up to 15 million drivers have ignored dogs left in hot cars

Research reveals three-quarters of those who have seen dogs in hot cars do nothing.
By James Fossdyke Aug 07, 2019
General Fuel type now top priority for new car buyers

Fuel type now top priority for new car buyers

What powers a car is now more important than the way it drives, or so research claims.
By James Fossdyke Aug 05, 2019
Safety Estimated 2.7m UK drivers have crashed while using mobile phones

Estimated 2.7m UK drivers have crashed while using mobile phones

Research also shows a fifth of us admit to texting while driving.
By James Fossdyke Aug 02, 2019
Safety UK drivers risk safety abroad by going too long between breaks

UK drivers risk safety abroad by going too long between breaks

Nine in 10 exceed the recommended maximum two-hour stint between breaks.
By James Fossdyke Aug 01, 2019
Safety Seven in 10 feel the UK

Seven in 10 feel the UK's roads are more dangerous than five years ago

Findings lead to calls for increased police presence on the roads.
By James Fossdyke Aug 01, 2019
Official Nearly 20 per cent of drivers would pay surcharge to fix potholes

Nearly 20 per cent of drivers would pay surcharge to fix potholes

A new survey has revealed that nearly 20 percent of motorists would cough up to sort potholes.
By Dominik Wilde Jul 24, 2019
Safety UK now has 42,000 speedbumps, up 5 percent since 2015

UK now has 42,000 speedbumps, up 5 percent since 2015

That's a lot.
By Dominik Wilde Jul 19, 2019
General Jams forecast this weekend as busy summer getaway gets started

Jams forecast this weekend as busy summer getaway gets started

The weekend is expected to be the busiest start to the summer break for four years.
By James Fossdyke Jul 15, 2019
Safety Many Brits

Many Brits 'in the dark' about French driving rules as holidays start

Two thirds don't know tailgating is illegal and half don't know mobile phone laws.
By James Fossdyke Jul 12, 2019
Green Electric car ownership

Electric car ownership 'right choice' for 1.5m UK households

Research shows many could make the switch without affecting their lifestyles.
By James Fossdyke Jul 11, 2019
General Filling up could cost as much as £20 more at motorway services

Filling up could cost as much as £20 more at motorway services

Fuel costs up to 37p per litre more
By James Fossdyke Jul 05, 2019
General Brexit uncertainty stalls car insurance price cuts

Brexit uncertainty stalls car insurance price cuts

New report suggests political uncertainty has stopped prices falling.
By James Fossdyke Jul 01, 2019
Safety Aggressive driving around cyclists is on the rise, drivers say

Aggressive driving around cyclists is on the rise, drivers say

Four in 10 think there's more aggressive driving around cyclists than five years ago.
By James Fossdyke Jun 13, 2019
Industry Toyota remains world’s most valuable car brand, study shows

Toyota remains world’s most valuable car brand, study shows

Mercedes and BMW round out the three automakers in the top 100 most valuable brands.
By Anthony Alaniz Jun 12, 2019
Safety Drivers say headlight dazzle is getting worse

Drivers say headlight dazzle is getting worse

RAC study suggests drivers think they are being dazzled more often than ever.
By James Fossdyke Jun 11, 2019
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