motoring
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Tariffs on electric vehicles avoided as UK and EU extend trade rules
To access zero tariffs under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), businesses must prove their products include a minimum level of EU or UK manufactured content. These requirements are known as “rules of origin” and help determine...2023-12-23 9695 0 -
I can’t fix my car! Vehicles now too complex for motorists to repair themselves
Cars are now so complicated that puzzled motorists no longer feel confident repairing their vehicles for themselves. That’s according to research commissioned by vehicle diagnostic experts, OBDeleven, who surveyed over 1,500 motorists to discover that a...2023-12-06 9618 0 -
Driving home for Christmas? New eBay research reveals motorists are delaying buying safer tyres due to the cost-of-living crisis
eBay is warning drivers about the risk of driving on worn tyres as research reveals that 87% of drivers surveyed admitting to the ongoing cost of living crisis the reason behind why they have been put...2023-12-01 4456 0 -
Watchdog to tackle rip off fuel prices
UK motorists will be protected at the pumps under tough new powers that will shine a light on any attempt from retailers to unfairly hike up fuel prices. Under new amendments tabled to the Digital Markets,...2023-11-15 4963 0 -
Driving in the dark? Wake up to the risks of driving tired, says GEM
Road crashes caused by tired drivers are occurring every day on our roads and motorways, according to road safety and breakdown recovery organisation GEM Motoring Assist. But by good journey planning and taking regular breaks, drivers...2023-11-10 5083 0 -
Next generation of clean air leaders grows strong at Birmingham
Growing numbers of future environmental leaders are coming to the University of Birmingham as the McCall McBain Clean Air Fellows programme goes from strength to strength. Five young environmental scientists –from the UK, Kosovo, and North...2023-10-30 6854 0 -
Court orders scrap site to be cleared after investigation
Two former directors of a liquidated Teesside company have been ordered to clear their illegal scrap site of hundreds of vehicles following an investigation by the Environment Agency. Brothers Yusuf Mohammed, 48, and Munir Mohammed, 58,...2023-10-15 6081 0 -
Time running out to enter Guild Motorsport Awar
Guild of Motoring Writers members working in motorsport have only until the end of the week to enter this year’s Prodrive Motorsport Award. Sponsored by Banbury-based but globally renowned motorsport and technology specialist Prodrive, the...2023-09-25 4730 0 -
Aseel Al Hamad, Saudi Arabia Representative at the FIA Women in Motorsports Commission, joins Women’s World Car of the Year
The Women’s World Car of the Year (WWCOTY), is pleased to announce that Aseel Al Hamad, Saudi Arabia Representative at the FIA Women in Motorsports Commission and Board Member at the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation,...2023-09-14 3781 0 -
Back to the wall: tips from GEM to prevent reversing bumps
Pricey parking prangs are easily avoidable just by slowing down and knowing the length and width of your car, says road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. Figures show repair costs have risen 40% in...2023-09-11 3224 0
