The Covid-19 lockdown has reduced traffic on the roads by almost two thirds, cutting the number of daily accidents significantly. However, it has also brought an increase in speeding and erratic behaviour behind the wheel, according to data from telematics providers. Police forces are turning to Twitter to shame motorists caught flouting the laws, with … Read more
Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft cause a spike in the number of crashes between cars and pedestrians at over-crowded pick-up locations Cities with ride-hailing apps see a decline in number of alcohol-related cases But overall number of collisions has remained roughly the same, scientists say Study revealed a spike in motorist-pedestrian collisions at pick-up locations By … Read more
Motorists locked in a legal battle with Volkswagen over the so-called ‘dieselgate’ scandal have won the first stage of a High Court action, after a judge ruled software installed in thousands of its diesel vehicles was a ‘defeat device’. In what could be the largest consumer action in English legal history, lawyers representing around 90,000 … Read more
Car manufacturers have been accused of being ‘out of touch’ with older audiences following a poll of ageing drivers. Just one per cent stated that they believed the latest cars were designed with their needs in mind, a survey of 6,500 motorists over 50 show. The failure to tailor vehicles to the needs of older … Read more
Hardly any drivers feel safe on smart motorways, the result of a huge motorist poll has highlighted today. A survey of 17,171 drivers by the AA found that just 9 per cent feel relaxed or safe using the motorways without hard shoulders, either permanently or as part of temporary measures when there’s a lot of … Read more
With strict restrictions in place to prevent people from leaving homes and gathering in groups, motorists with scheduled car maintenance might wonder if they can still have work carried out on their vehicles. MOT tests, servicing, repairs, filling up with fuel and collecting motors just purchased will be top of the agenda for owners, especially … Read more
Motorists granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing from 30 March under new coronavirus measures MOT testing exemption from March 30 for cars, vans and motorcycles Drivers will be responsible for ensuring their vehicles are roadworthy Anyone found to be using unsafe cars will face prosecution, DfT says Find out what you need to check … Read more
A practice known as ghost broking is on the rise with some victims being conned out of hundreds of pounds, in return for supposedly cheap car insurance, new research has revealed. Ghost brokers claim they can obtain car insurance for drivers at a low price, in exchange for a fee, with many victims actually just … Read more