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  Mobility Roadshow to Host Workshops for Older Disabled 13 Jun 2015 (News)
  The national Mobility Roadshow on 25th-27th June at Donington Park, Derby will host a one-day conference on older drivers, co-hosted by three national charities working in this sector. The conference and workshops – ‘Driving challenges and choices
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  LATEST FORD CARS CHECK TYRE PRESSURE WHILE YOU DRIVE 14 Apr 2008 (News)
  Advanced systems which alert the driver if a tyre is losing pressure while the car is in motion are providing Ford customers with safer motoring. Ford's sophisticated tyre pressure monitoring systems detect when a tyre is deflating, and trigger in-car warning systems that enable
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  Trackday Fun 25 Jul 2006 (News)
  at £165 for a car and one driver. The circuit maximum entry list can be 75 cars or more, so you can expect really excellent track time with our small entry list. Castle Combe -- 25 September Like Cadwell, this day features limited numbers to give first-rate
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  New drivers to lose licence if caught using a phone 1 Mar 2017 (News)
  From today, motorists caught using a handheld mobile phone while driving will automatically receive six penalty points and a £200 fine. Newer drivers, who have a limit of six points within their first two years of driving, could find their licence immediately revoked
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  Handbooks Help 93% of Drivers 9 Aug 2008 (News)
  A survey of 2,000 Peugeot drivers shows that: 79% of have consulted their handbook and learned about features on their car that would have otherwise gone unnoticed. 93% of drivers have read / do actually read their handbook. 82% feel it necessary to have
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  Car insurance premiums drop to lowest level since 2015 20 Apr 2021 (News)
  The cost of a comprehensive car insurance policy has dropped by 14 per cent during the first four months of 2021. Premiums are now at their lowest level since 2015, due to different phases of lockdowns keeping drivers off the streets — according to Confused.com
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  MINI Es Discharging Down The Roads 13 Dec 2009 (News)
  The MINI E trial went live today as cars were handed over to 40 pioneering drivers at Plant Oxford. This UK trial represents the first opportunity for real world drivers to experience a fast charging, fun to drive, longer range electric car under everyday conditions 12 month (2 x 6
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  75% of drivers 'distracted by view' 26 Aug 2009 (News)
  Some 75 per cent of drivers recently surveyed by the AA and Populus admitted to being distracted from the wheel by the nice view outside. New and used car owners were included in the study, which also found that seven
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  IAM: Car insurance database must be reliable 17 Apr 2009 (News)
  Databases used to check whether drivers have car insurance must be reliable, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has warned. Commenting on government proposals to automatically fine those who do not renew
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  Drivers 'can make savings by downsizing with Daihatsu' 14 Jan 2009 (News)
  climate. It pointed to the fact that it was one of the top ten performing carmakers in the UK during 2008 as evidence that it is providing the kind of economical vehicles cash-strapped drivers are looking for. The manufacturer suggested its Sirion supermini may be particularly suitable
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  Drivers urged to be on their guard 14 Jan 2009 (News)
  is urging drivers not to leave their motors unattended with the keys in the ignition, no matter how briefly. It issued this advice after a couple had their car stolen from a supermarket car park as they unloaded rubbish for recycling. Commenting on the incident, investigating officer PC
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  Satnavs reduce stress and emissions, says TomTom 23 Sep 2008 (News)
  Satnavs offer a number of benefits to drivers, according to navigation solutions provider TomTom. Jenny Hodge, public relations manager for the firm in the UK and Republic of Ireland, states the devices are able to lower the environmental impact of a vehicle. "Use of a satnav
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  Eco-converts could pick up pay 4 Aug 2008 (News)
  Drivers who switch from less environmentally-friendly vehicles to eco-conscious models could be paid for the trouble. The government is said to be looking into a method under which they reward motorists who adopt a green stance and reduce their carbon footprint. It may
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  Bank holiday motorists offered tyre advice 22 May 2008 (News)
  Drivers planning on taking a car trip over the bank holiday weekend should carry out a simple six-step check to ensure their tyres are in top condition. This is according to Protyre/Micheldever, an independent tyre fitting network. The organisation says that with millions of drivers set
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  Forget Speeding in France 3 May 2004 (News)
  The increasing number of UK drivers being fined and arrested in France has prompted the RAC Foundation to warn visiting motorists that they could spend their holiday in court rather than Caen if they don’t ease off the accelerator and obey the rules of the road sur le Continent
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  Autoadapt on Display at the Mobility Roadshow 4th - 6th June 2 Jun 2009 (News)
  Autoadapt is among the biggest product suppliers in Europe and in the U.K. and is recognised as the leading supplier in the industry in U.K. At the Mobility Roadshow 4th - 6th June 2009 Autoadapt sets the standard with a number of important product launches, such as the Autoadapt Driver Test
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  Self-driving cars could be on UK roads by the end of 2021, but not as you might expect 29 Apr 2021 (News)
  the first step towards allowing certain cars to drive themselves. The DfT defines ALKS as those which "enable a vehicle to drive itself in a single lane, while maintaining the ability to easily and safely return control to the driver when required". But the car will not be able to perform complex
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  DVLA confirms that some over-70s licence renewals cannot be done online 23 Apr 2021 (News)
  Some drivers will not be able to renew their over-70s driving licence online. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has confirmed to HonestJohn.co.uk that some drivers who are applying to renew their driving licence as they turn 70 will not be able to apply
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  Drivers urged to check their car's compatibility as E10 petrol roll-out begins 2 Sep 2021 (News)
  Drivers are being urged to check if their car is compatible with the new E10 fuel mixture after it emerged that one-in-four are in the dark about the fuel grade changes. The Government is increasing the level of bioethanol in petrol to 10 per
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  Traffic congestion cost motorists more than £30 billion in 2016 25 Feb 2017 (News)
  Traffic congestion cost British motorists £30.8 billion last year, at an an average cost of £968 per driver. That's according to a study by traffic analysts INRIX, which concluded that drivers in the UK spent an average of 32 hours a year