UK: Drivers are avoiding former hard shoulders on smart motorways Study shows three in four will avoid using the left-hand lane on all-lane-running motorways. By James Fossdyke Safety - Feb 22 2022 -
Yaris-derived Mazda2 Hybrid starts at just over £20k The car shares almost everything except a badge with the Toyota Yaris. By James Fossdyke Pricing - Feb 21 2022 -
UK: Research suggests speeding is now less acceptable among motorists The number who think speeding on motorways is acceptable has fallen noticeably in the past six years. By James Fossdyke Safety - Feb 21 2022 -
UK: One in three drivers to change their car in 2022 But buyers now favour monthly payments over buying outright. By James Fossdyke Industry - Feb 18 2022 -
Fuel prices hit all-time high despite RAC calls for minimal hikes Although the RAC has urged petrol stations to keep margins reasonable, high oil prices are causing the cost of fuel to increase. By James Fossdyke Industry - Feb 17 2022 -
Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS on sale this week with prices from £52k vRS models get 295 bhp and lowered suspension, plus some exterior tweaks. By James Fossdyke Pricing - Feb 16 2022 -
Almost half UK drivers would take an electric car driving lesson The AA says the Highway Code should include more information on electric vehicles (EVs). By James Fossdyke Safety - Feb 15 2022 -
UK: Number of uninsured provisional licence holders rose in 2020 And more than 350 under-16s were caught driving without insurance. By James Fossdyke Safety - Feb 15 2022 -
Value of UK's most popular used cars rose dramatically over past year CarGurus says its most popular 20 models are now worth 26.3 percent more on average. By James Fossdyke Industry - Feb 14 2022 -
Drivers still see potholes as biggest safety issue on UK roads More than nine in 10 drivers have been "affected" by potholes in the past year. By James Fossdyke Safety - Feb 14 2022 -
MG ZS gets £27.5k entry-level Standard Range battery New model cuts the price but reduces range to just under 200 miles. By James Fossdyke Pricing - Feb 11 2022 -
Drivers are 'less interested' in fuel economy despite pump prices Online car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk says drivers are less likely to filter searches by fuel economy. By James Fossdyke Industry - Feb 9 2022 -
Car insurance premiums hit a six-year low in 2021 But industry body says prices may rise in 2022. By James Fossdyke Industry - Feb 9 2022 -
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 Government - Feb 9 2022 -
UK van market suffers in January after bumper month last year But estimates suggest 2022 will still be a strong year for the industry. By James Fossdyke Commercial Vehicles - Feb 8 2022 -
UK: Mixed results for new car market in January amid ongoing troubles Sales were up 27.5 percent on January 2021, but down 22.9 percent on pre-pandemic January 2020. By James Fossdyke Industry - Feb 8 2022 -
MPs say new tax needed as electric car numbers rise A cross-party group has suggested road pricing as an alternative. By James Fossdyke Government - Feb 8 2022 -
Fuel costs rise again but RAC says drivers are getting a better deal RAC claims fuel retailers are making less profit than at the end of 2021, despite increasing prices. By James Fossdyke Industry - Feb 7 2022 -
DS 3 Crossback gets new £34,420 Louvre model The newcomer celebrates Paris' Louvre museum. By James Fossdyke Special Editions - Feb 4 2022 -
Grey is UK's favourite car colour for fourth consecutive year Almost a quarter of all new cars were painted grey in 2021. By James Fossdyke Industry - Feb 2 2022 -
UK report says drivers should not be responsible for autonomous cars In the event of an accident, the Law Commission says the manufacturer should be held accountable. By James Fossdyke Technology - Feb 1 2022 -
Highway Code changes come into force in the UK The changes are designed to make the roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists. By James Fossdyke Safety - Feb 1 2022 -
New plug-in hybrid Range Rovers go on sale with prices from £103k And there's a new SV model with 523 bhp and a £146,200 starting price. By James Fossdyke Pricing - Jan 31 2022 -
UK commercial vehicle production on the up despite chip shortage Rising demand for home deliveries is being credited with the increase. By James Fossdyke Manufacturing / Production - Jan 28 2022 -
