Proposals to lengthen MOT intervals could hit motorists in the pocket and result in over 2.5 million vehicles on the roads with dangerous defects, says BookMyGarage.com. Last year, of the 30.25 million Class 3 & 4 MOTs conducted in the UK, nearly a third (30.23%) of vehicles – around 10 million – failed their MOT
The world must embrace technology that helps fossil fuels burn more cleanly and efficiently to help avoid an energy crunch, leading fuel technology company SulNOx Group Plc said. SulNOx Group, which specialises in providing responsible solutions towards decarbonisation of liquid hydrocarbon fuels, said the need was urgent, with oil demand expected to grow by about
The latest information from DVSA: We are writing to let you know that the driving test centre in High Wycombe will be closing after Friday 29 April 2022. This is a result of our landlords recently serving notice to DVSA. Tests booked at this siteNo tests will be cancelled by DVSA because of this closure.
From the DVSA: We want to gain a better understanding of the reasons why people cancel, change or do not attend their car driving test. Understanding why people are cancelling or changing their test will help us plan our resources better to make sure those who are ready are able to get a test appointment
The vast majority of electric vehicle (EV) drivers (93%) use the UK’s public charge points, with 40% using public chargers at least once a week, new data from Zap-Map suggests. The company’s annual EV Charging Survey also found a significant increase in both the installation and usage of high-powered – also known as ultra-rapid –
ll new manufactured cars could be fitted with speed limiters following a controversial EU ruling. A consultation is set to be launched by the UK government which will look into the possibility of speeding drivers having their cars’ engine power reduced or having warning alarms go off. Such systems would be based on “intelligent speed
The Government has awarded almost £2 million to support the development of 51 projects that are aimed at creating a more efficient transport system. The Department for Transport (DfT) funding is part of the Government’s Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) programme. Winning a share of the cash is the University of Cambridge, which is
More than one in seven speeding tickets issued in Great Britain last year were cancelled, new official data has revealed. The 28 police forces in England, Wales and Scotland who responded to a Freedom of Information request from Auto Express issued a total of 1.87million speeding tickets in 2021, of which 287,554 (15 per cent)
After only weeks on the market, a new app which allows people to record passing cars with their smartphone camera and determine whether they’re breaking the speed limit, is causing controversy. Speedcam Anywhere can be used by pedestrians to take a video of a passing car suspected of speeding. The app is able to read
Having a valid set of number plates is one of many requirements for legally driving your car on the road. Many drivers will purchase a personalised registration number in a bid to brighten up this rather dull fact of life, and some motorists are now following a new trend of fitting what have become known
It’s been far too long since our last conference, and a challenging two years in between. So it’s time to regroup and get back on track, as an industry and as individual businesses. And what better venue than overlooking the iconic racetrack at Brands Hatch!
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