The new 66 vehicle registration plate has been released and is likely to lead to a spike in car sales but those hoping to purchase a plate featuring a rude word or message will be left disappointed. The DVLA has released a considerable list of 66 plates that will not be available to purchase after […]
Latest figures have revealed that in 2015 the DVLA took a record amount of money from issuing personalised number plates. According to Absolute Reg, consumers and businesses shouldn’t expect this growing trend to slow down anytime soon with individuals increasingly wanting to put their personal stamp on their vehicle. Last year the Treasury received £102 […]
New websites are popping up online that duplicate the official DVLA website charging motorists almost three times as much for the same services that are offered by the DVLA. Many of these bogus sites are offering driving licence applications that are not valid, and the kicker is that they charge much more for people to […]
Roads Minister Stephen Hammond announced that now drivers will be able to head online to access many more DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) services. The changes are the result of a large review and will also include tailoring the online services to meet the needs of individual drivers. Roads Minister Stephen Hammond said: “The […]
The pothole chequered highways of this country are costing British motorists an astonishing £1.2 billion per year. The costs of repairing or replacing suspension, steering and tires and wheel repairs have risen by a substantial 16% in just in only one year. The last year which has seen very heavy levels of rain have added […]
The country’s roads are now packed with approximately seven million drivers or more. With one in five of them over the age of 65 on the UK’s roads, this is according to figures released by the road safety charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). The number of drivers who had already achieved the age […]
South Africa’s biggest electric utility company is in the process of determining the future of electric cars in Africa, or if there will be any future at all. The challenges are tremendous; even though it is Africa’s largest producer of electricity, Eskom has been struggling with the demand on its resources and capabilities. According to […]
The UK’s ongoing battle with air pollution, fuelled (for lack of a better word) by EU demands for stricter controls) has given rise to another controversial proposal, this one to lower the speed limit in order to improve the air quality around the M1. The current proposal would affect a 32-mile stretch from junction 28 […]
If you would want to buy an electric car this Christmas, then you should consider the Volkswagen E-up. This car is available from as little as £199 per month through the Volkswagen Finance e-solutions personal plan. The car is priced at £19,250 and would be available to order from Volkswagen EV specialist dealers across UK […]
According to a new survey from IAM the Institute of Advanced Motorists about 33% of all drivers do not enjoy driving. Over half stated that the high costs of fuel made it too expensive to enjoy driving while another 41% stated that they did not like driving because of congestion. Another 28% stated that driving […]