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Theory test changes: 14 April 2020
From 14 April 2020, the car theory test will include 3 multiple-choice questions based on a short video you’ll watch. The way the theory test works in England, Scotland and Wales will change from 14 April 2020. The same changes will apply in Northern Ireland.The change will make the theory test more accessible, especially to […]
MPs investigate road pricing to replace fuel tax
MPs are to investigate if drivers should be charged on a pay-as-you-go basis. Experts believe ministers must think about road pricing as motoring taxes are likely to decline as people stop using conventionally-fuelled vehicles. Road pricing covers a range of measures including tolls, congestion charges, HGV levies, workplace parking levies, and low emission and clean […]
Motoring changes drivers need to know for 2019
There’s a lot for drivers to keep track of this year, increases in tax, More ways to fail the MOT, licencing updates and emission zone charges. Here’s our need to know changes for the year ahead. Driving and law changes in 2019: 1.London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone On 8th April 2019, the new Ultra Low […]
Good News! Road Works to be Suspended
The Highways England has made a promise to suspend 400 miles of roadworks for the Easter Weekend. Approximately 459 miles of existing roadworks will be cleared away for between Thursday 18th April at 6am and 12.01 Tuesday 23rd April, this means 99% of England’s main roads and Motorways will be free of roadworks over the […]
Do Cyclists have the same rights as car drivers?
We are all battling for space on very busy roads daily, one of the biggest grudges seems to be cyclist’s vs car drivers. Drivers of cars think there is no reason for push bikes to be on the road, whilst bicycle riders claim they aren’t given enough room by drivers. So, here’s a few […]
Enhanced Criminal Record Checks – Taxi’s
Every council in England will be told to carry out checks on all applicants for private hire drivers. It has been discussed that taxi and private hire drivers could have to pass an enhanced criminal record check, before being granted a licence. Also introducing national minimum standards and a database to stop applicants applying to […]
Stop & Shop – Self Driving Super Market
You will now be able to summon a self-driving vehicle from an app on your mobile. When the Robomart arrives, customers go outside, unlock the vehicle and then pick fruit and vegetables they want to buy. They then close the doors and the vehicle goes. But how do they know what you buy? The vehicles […]
Fingerprint Unlock Your Vehicle
Do you love unlocking your phone with your fingerprint or face ID? Well, soon you can do this in your car. Source: Hyundai Prone to always losing your car keys? The Hyundai Santa Fe, the latest generation is just going on sale in China for you. The fingerprint detector can open the vehicle and turn […]
Motor Delivery
New dealer-to-home car delivery service makes its announcement. Handling all aspects of the handover, which includes the explanation of specifications, key technology and benefits to the driver will be done. According to the Motor Delivery, a number of dealer groups have expressed an interest in the delivery service which will improve customer service massively. Vehicles […]
US Electric Vehicle Sales Up 130% In 2018
The big electric vehicles sales stories these days are generally about the Tesla Model 3 walloping the competition. Nonetheless, we like to go back to our roots and explore overall electric vehicle growth at least once a quarter. The problem is that almost all of the positivity comes from Tesla. As you can see above, […]