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HAY FEVER ALLERGY REPORTED AS CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS IN THE UK
More than 2 in 3 (68%) UK drivers said their hay fever has impacted their driving. And almost 1 in 5 (17%) said they were caught in an accident or near miss, research reveals. ● Drivers...2023-06-24 5133 0 -
HOT WEATHER DRIVING RULES WARNING FOR MOTORISTS
As the UK is reported to have a very hot summer is year, drivers are urged to take extra care on the roads. Richard Evans, head of technical services at webuyanycar comments: “With the sunnier months on...2023-06-22 2496 0 -
NATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK – AS PARENTS SPEND 25 WEEKS OF THEIR CHILD’S LIFE ON THE SCHOOL RUN AT A COST OF £12,558
New research of British parents reveals that three quarters (75%) choose the car for the school run, with 80% of these stating convenience as the top reason for choosing to use the car, instead of a...2023-05-15 3567 0 -
eBay launches ‘Certified Recycled Portal’ revealing British motorists saved £99 million by switching to used parts
Motorists in the UK saved £99 million in 2022 by opting for used parts and accessories instead of brand-new replacements, according to new research by eBay. The online marketplace revealed the impact of second-hand parts as...2023-05-03 10405 0 -
Multiple wins for Dacia at the 2023 Autocar Awards
Dacia has once again underlined its winning formula after the Dacia Jogger and Dacia Sandero have won ‘Best Family Car’ and ‘Best Budget Car’ respectively at the 2023 Autocar Awards. In addition to the Dacia duo...2023-05-01 3961 0 -
Motorists driving with dangerous amounts of prescription medications in their system
A hidden epidemic of drug-driving is at large in Britain, with almost 1-in-3 motorists unwittingly driving with dangerous amounts of drugs in their system, according to the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart. But the...2023-05-01 4568 0 -
Drivers warned to tread carefully this April
Drivers have been warned that even though the days are now getting brighter with the arrival of Springtime, it does not mean that the roads are any safer, with April traditionally bringing in more unsettled and...2023-04-06 4953 0 -
Motorists encouraged to take advantage of £2,000 Birmingham City Council car scrappage grant as part of city’s Clean Air Zone initiative
People who work within Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone are being encouraged to take advantage of the city’s pioneering Vehicle Scrappage and Travel Credit Scheme. Introduced to help commuters affected by the introduction of an £8 daily...2023-04-03 5116 0 -
First rapid chargers for electric vehicles – just 30 minutes to fully charge
Birmingham City Council has been working with Transport for West Midlands (TFWM) to install its first rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points. Selly Oak station will be the first of a number of Park & Ride...2023-03-18 4444 0 -
Rapid electric vehicle charging point installed to boost sustainable travel
A publicly accessible rapid electric vehicle charger has been installed on the Bournville Village Trust (BVT) estate to support sustainable travel. The 50kW charger has been launched at the Shenley Green shops, Shenley Lane, through a...2023-02-09 4037 0