New research claims hundreds of popular cars are susceptible to keyless theft. Consumer group Which? found four of the five best-selling models in the UK, the Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, …
Public support grows for mandatory re-testing
Public support for regular mandatory driver re-testing has increased following the Duke of Edinburgh’s recent car crash, new research shows. Drivers are backing a change in the law, which would …
Should driving be taught in schools?
Almost half of under-25s think that driving should be taught in schools according to a recent study of over 1,000 motorists. The study, conducted by Young Driver, found that 44% …
Drivers could be charged to park at work
A number of councils across the UK are planning to introduce a Workplace Parking Levy (WPL). This could see people that drive to work charged up to £1,000 a year …
How old is too old?
The Duke of Edinburgh made headlines after being involved in a crash near the Queen’s Sandringham estate where he was behind the wheel. The incident has since sparked discussions over …
One in four don’t think about car crime
One in four don’t think about car crime, according to a new poll of AA members. This is despite police figures for 2017 which state there were 280,313 recorded offences …
Rules change for driving in Europe
From 28 March 2019, drivers from the UK will need extra documentation to drive in the EU and EEA. In the event that the UK leaves the EU without a …
UK’s first accessible electric charging bay opens
NCP has opened the UK’s first recharging bay for electric vehicles to be accessible by disabled drivers at its new car park in Stanley Street, Salford. First suggested by co-founders …
Unlock and start your vehicle with just your fingerprint
Hyundai is developing smart fingerprint technology to allow drivers to unlock and start a vehicle without using keys. Hyundai is set to debut the new technology on its 2019 Santa …
New Nissan technology can ‘see’ around corners
This week Nissan will unveil its ‘Invisible-to-Visible’ (I2V) vision for connected cars, to help drivers see obstacles that would be otherwise hidden from sight. I2V will merge real-time traffic data …